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Mayfield School
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: The vast majority of pupils make outstanding progress due to highly individualized targets and rigorous assessment.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils feel very safe and well cared for, displaying confidence in adults' support.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Any dips in pupils鈥� progress are quickly identified and addressed effectively.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are skilled and deeply understand their pupils, offering highly personalized learning experiences.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching staff use comprehensive information on every pupil to establish needs and next steps, ensuring outstanding progress.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: The exceptional relationships between staff and pupils ensure trust and support in learning.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents are involved and very positive about the school, describing it as 鈥榓mazing鈥� and 鈥榝riendly鈥�.
Communication with Parents: Parents say communication is 鈥榖rilliant鈥� and highlight strong relationships with staff.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents describe the school as amazing, praising its welcoming nature and effective communication.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The leadership team maintains high standards and addresses any concerns with clear, confident actions.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders are always seeking to improve, grow, and adapt to changing needs and interests of pupils.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Safeguarding is a strength, with rigorous records and regular reviews meeting statutory requirements.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils display confidence and are knowledgeable about staying safe in various situations.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: The school ensures a caring, nurturing environment where pupils feel secure and supported.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils have access to a range of activities including swimming, cycling, and sports competitions.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Activities are designed to complement and support academic growth effectively.
Outdoor Facilities: Sport and physical activity are strengths, with ample opportunities for participation.
Career Counselling Services: Practical careers guidance and work experience opportunities prepare pupils well for their next stage.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Pupils are offered pathways that provide the skills necessary for success, easing transitions to college or employment.
Support for SEND: Highly personalized goals and activities meet a wide range of learning needs in an extremely caring environment.
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About Us
Mayfield School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 234 students from age 3-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 88 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 90 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 46.89% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.49% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 0 | - |
| Maths | 0.1 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 88 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 89 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 56.23% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.45% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -11.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -11.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -12.4 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 57.28% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.48% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 90 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 54.07% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 6.75% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 24.15% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.41% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 24.04% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 7.48% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 10.93% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.69 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.18% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 3 | 121 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 71.27% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 32.36% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 33.86% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.82% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 7.82% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 6.09% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 29.44% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 46.11% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 22.67% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.26% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.81% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.85 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 94.1% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 130 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 84.67% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 37.14% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 37.24% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 10.1% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 6.29% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.38% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 24.46% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.75% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 20.96% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 7.38% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 11.63% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.75 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 94.26% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 18 | 127 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 78.63% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 32.16% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 36.26% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.05% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 89% | 10.32% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 10.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 5.26% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 29.45% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 47.77% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 27.86% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.64% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.09% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.11 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 89.11% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 10 | 134 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 73.83% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.44% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.67% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.33% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 10.5% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.44% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 30.32% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 48.64% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 26.59% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.77% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.27% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 92.94% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 12 | 141 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 80% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 38.31% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 40.25% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 6.44% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 13.38% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 6.69% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Mayfield School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
