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Mayfield School
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- Torbay TQ2 8NH
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress from their different starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well; distress is managed calmly.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Effective actions are put in place if a pupil is at risk of not making good progress.
Academic Progress: Ambitious curriculum helps pupils make connections; some subjects need better concept identification
Behaviour and Attitudes: Respectful relationships and clear expectations foster safe and happy environment
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Education plans and new online tool ensure precise support
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and leaders carefully check progress.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers use clear individual targets to inform their teaching, fostering good pupil progress.
Teacher Engagement: Therapy team supports staff to meet social and emotional needs
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Improved phonics knowledge accelerates pupil progress
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff's passion for reading enhances learning
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Some teachers' knowledge of reading, writing, and mathematics development is insecure.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents and carers have a positive view of the school.
Communication with Parents: Almost all parents feel their child is well looked after and would recommend the school.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents report that the school strives for the best education for pupils.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents join school events and provide input on decisions
Communication with Parents: Frequent communication through home visits and meetings
Parent Satisfaction: Families feel they 'belong' to Mayfield community
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders effectively handle concerns and support pupils' needs and challenges.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders review aspects of the school systematically and tackle underperformance robustly.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors challenge and support school's mission
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: New assessment tool improves tracking and support
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Arrangements to keep pupils safe are effective, underpinned by a culture of kindness and care.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: The school has effective safeguarding procedures and a caring approach to ensure pupil safety.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Calm, safe, welcoming environment for pupils
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Exploration of diverse lives promotes appreciation and respect
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Therapy team aids staff in meeting pupils' emotional needs
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: The school provides a wide range of extracurricular activities, including trips and performances.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Pupils鈥� learning and personal development are promoted through extracurricular activities.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Social activities like lunchtime discos enhance learning
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Work experience integrates life skills into curriculum
Career Counselling Services: Students value the quality of career advice from college staff and external agencies.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Students are well prepared for their next destination, such as further education or employment.
Career Counselling Services: Strong career program and work experience partnerships
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Parents help make informed choices for future education
Support for SEND: The school is a key part of Torbay's provision for pupils with SEND, ensuring good progress.
Support for SEND: Expertise in SEND makes school a 'centre for excellence'
Subjects Offered: Pupils leave with qualifications in English, mathematics, and ICT where appropriate.
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About Us
Mayfield School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 265 students from age 2-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Thank you for your interest in our school and welcome to our website.
We are a sizable special school with three locations in Torquay, Paignton, and Brixham.
All students who have been determined to be suitable for enrollment in the school will have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP), and their ages range from 2 to 19.
We are confident that all children and learners will advance if a supportive, safe, and responsive environment is provided. This will be done in the context of effective, high-quality teaching and therapeutic treatments.
We endeavour to live up to our school's mission, "Learning together to be the best that we can be," every day, along with the unspoken rule of "making every day count."
175 students with severe or profound learning disabilities between the ages of 2 and 16 attend the main school.
We opened our college in Paignton's Occombe neighbourhood in 2016 in response to the city's steadily growing population, and it currently has 40 students, ages 16 to 19, who have transferred from the main institution.
In September 2015, the school's third section, which is located in Brixham, began operations.
The Chestnut Center serves 30 students in first grade who have an EHCP that identifies their social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH).
We appreciate your interest in learning more about Mayfield School.
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We are a sizable special school with three locations in Torquay, Paignton, and Brixham.
All students who have been determined to be suitable for enrollment in the school will have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP), and their ages range from 2 to 19.
We are confident that all children and learners will advance if a supportive, safe, and responsive environment is provided. This will be done in the context of effective, high-quality teaching and therapeutic treatments.
We endeavour to live up to our school's mission, "Learning together to be the best that we can be," every day, along with the unspoken rule of "making every day count."
175 students with severe or profound learning disabilities between the ages of 2 and 16 attend the main school.
We opened our college in Paignton's Occombe neighbourhood in 2016 in response to the city's steadily growing population, and it currently has 40 students, ages 16 to 19, who have transferred from the main institution.
In September 2015, the school's third section, which is located in Brixham, began operations.
The Chestnut Center serves 30 students in first grade who have an EHCP that identifies their social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH).
We appreciate your interest in learning more about Mayfield School.
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 | 95 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 88 | 98 | 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% | 53.06% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6% | 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 | -6.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -8.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5.6 | Well Below 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 | 91 8 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 95 7 | 101 | 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% | 64.86% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.93% | 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 | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -5.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.3 | 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 | 99 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 | 104 | 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% | 59.93% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.37% | 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 | -8.1 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -8.2 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -8.7 | 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 | - | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 96 | 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 | 0% | 54.11% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.74% | 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 | -15.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -13.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -18.0 | Well Below Average |
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 | - | 40.08% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 54% | 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 | - | 21.67% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 14.67% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.92% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.25 | 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 | 100% | 95.27% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 17 | 148 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 89.18% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 37.82% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 33.45% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 17.55% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.36% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.64% | 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 | - | 41.75% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 52.83% | 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 | - | 22.5% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 14.92% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.67% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.3 | 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% | 95.36% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 145 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 92.09% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 37.55% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 36.91% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.09% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 17.45% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.45% | 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 | - | 41.18% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 57% | 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 | - | 23.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 16.36% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 19.27% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.54 | 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 | - | 87% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 5 | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 84.09% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 38% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 38.91% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.09% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.45% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.73% | 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 | - | 41.82% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 57% | 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 | - | 25.55% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 17.91% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 20.91% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.6 | 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 | - | 85.73% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 130 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.73% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 32.45% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 40.36% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.64% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.82% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.82% | 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 | - | 43.64% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 57.45% | 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 | - | 21.73% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 16.36% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17% | 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% | 95.5% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 15 | 144 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 45.3% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.7% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 43.2% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 15.9% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.8% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.4% | 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 - 3rd 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 | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 5th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th 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 - 27th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Mayfield School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1