East Sussex
Mayfield School
Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.
No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
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This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Download and review the Supplementary Information Form
- Book an open day or school visit
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Admissions and catchment
Independent schools run their own admissions outside the council process, so there is no catchment area or last offer distance to compare against. Registration and assessment dates are on the school’s website.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
University destinations
The Department for Education does not publish Oxbridge, Russell Group or top-third university destinations for independent schools.
Entry, tests and fees
Entrance test
Entrance Assessments Note all candidates taking our entrance exams are automatically considered for an academic scholarship | 18th & 19th November 2026
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Assessments for 2027 entry will be held on 18th & 19th November 2026. Offer letters will be sent out by 4th December 2026. If the School makes a formal offer of…
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Creative & Sport Scholarship Assessments | 16th January 2027
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Bursaries and scholarships
Means-tested bursaries ensure that a Mayfield education remains accessible to families who might not otherwise be able to afford our fees. Our transparent appli…
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Mayfield scholarships are awarded in open competition in recognition of outstanding potential in academic or other areas of School life.
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Open events
Friday 27th November 2026 09.45am - 12.30pm At the Open Morning you will hear from our Head and Head Girls, as well as have the opportunity to ask our teachers…
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Admissions
All candidates registered by the deadline will sit the School's own Entrance Assessments, which consists of the following sections - English (1 hour), Maths (1…
Source · checked 28 September 2026
11+ Entry (Year 7)
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Copied from the school's and test organisers' own pages; check them before registering or applying.
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 62 | 63.5 | — | 58.1% | 6.5% | 5.1 |
| 2023/2024 | 62 | 64.7 | — | 71.0% | 33.9% | 5.8 |
| 2022/2023 | 79 | 65.3 | — | 76.0% | 42.0% | 6.0 |
| 2021/2022 | 66 | 70.2 | — | 83.0% | 62.0% | 6.5 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in East Sussex for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 114627 |
| Local authority | East Sussex |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Girls |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Deborah Bligh |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | TN20 6PH |
| Latest pupils | 62 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
The Old Palace, High Street, Mayfield, East Sussex, TN20 6PH
https://www.mayfieldgirls.org/1435874600| DfE number | 6035 |
| UKPRN | 10006210 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 1933 |
| GIAS updated | 10 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |