Mayfield School

A dedicated Learning Support Department works with students, families, and teachers to meet individual educational needs.

“The Learning Support Department is an integral part of the School. By working closely with the girls, their parents and/or guardians, and the teachers, the Learning Support Department ensures that each girl’s individual educational needs are fully met.”

Specialist teachers and support staff help students with varied learning needs become confident and independent learners.

“Our team of specialist teachers and support staff are committed to empowering girls not only to fulfil their potential, but also to ensure they become confident, independent and successful learners for life.”

Physical and mental wellbeing are promoted through sport, outdoor activities and the St. Raphael’s Wellbeing Centre.

“- Physical and mental wellbeing: Through sports, outdoor activities, and our state-of-the-art St. Raphael’s Wellbeing Centre, we promote physical and mental wellbeing. Girls grow to understand the importance of staying active and enjoy discovering healthy lifelong habits.”

Pastoral care is structured around tutor groups and the House system to build resilience and confidence.

“- Emotional intelligence: Our pastoral care system, including tutor groups and House system, helps girls build resilience and navigate adolescence with confidence.”

Scholarships recognize potential in performing arts, including music, drama and dance, as well as art and ceramics.

“Scholarships recognise exceptional potential in academic achievement, performing arts, and sport, including specialist awards in music, drama, dance, riding, art and ceramics.”

Scholarships recognize outstanding potential across music, drama, dance, art, ceramics, academics, riding, and sport.

“Scholarships recognise outstanding potential in academics, performing arts, and sport, including awards in music, drama, dance, riding, art and ceramics.”

The Sixth Form states that its classes are small.

“Small class sizes and exceptional teaching mean your daughter will be known, supported and stretched – not lost in the crowd.”

Mayfield describes itself as a close-knit community with just over 400 pupils.

“As a close-knit community of just over 400 pupils, we find peer-to-peer mentoring particularly effective.”

Creative opportunities include art, music, dance, drama and creative writing.

“- Creative expression: Through art, music, dance, drama and creative writing, we provide numerous outlets for creative talents to flourish.”

Students are encouraged to act on the school’s values through community service and environmental sustainability projects.

“This principle shapes how we teach, how we support one another, and how we engage with the wider world. From [community service initiatives](https://www.mayfieldgirls.org/about/mayfield-outreach) to environmental sustainability projects, we encourage our students to put their values into meaningful action.”

The school’s Cornelian values are Joy, Compassion, Integrity, Generosity, Gratitude, Respect and Courage.

“Our Cornelian values form the backbone of a Mayfield education: - Joy: We find joy in all we do. - Compassion: We cultivate empathy. - Integrity: We develop strong moral values. - Generosity: We nurture a spirit of charitable giving and kindness for all. - Gratitude: We are thankful. - Respect: Through our actions, we show that we value all. - Courage: We have the confidence and resilience to make the right choice.”

The Catholic school welcomes girls of every faith and none and grounds education in kindness, respect, service and moral courage.

“While proudly rooted in Catholic tradition, Mayfield warmly [welcomes girls of all faiths](https://www.mayfieldgirls.org/pastoral-and-spiritual) and none. Our approach means that every student benefits from an education grounded in fundamental human values – kindness, respect, service to others, and moral courage.”

The school accepts international applicants at 16+ for Sixth Form.

“Our main points of entry are [11+ (Year 7)](https://www.mayfieldgirls.org/admissions/entry-and-assessment/year-7-admissions), [13+ (Year 9)](https://www.mayfieldgirls.org/admissions/entry-and-assessment/year-9-admissions) or [16+ (Sixth Form)](https://www.mayfieldgirls.org/admissions/entry-and-assessment/sixth-form-admissions).”

The school has a purpose-built Sixth Form Centre.

“purpose built Sixth Form Centre”

Applicants for 16+ entry take International English and two other subject assessments, preferably in intended A-level subjects.

“All candidates will sit assessments in International English and two other subject papers, preferably subjects they intend on studying for A level.”

Late applicants may still find places available and are directed to the Director of Admissions.

“For candidates who have missed the November Assessments places may still be available. Please contact our Director of Admissions, Shirley Coppard at registrar@mayfieldgirls.org or +44 (0)1435 874600.”

Careers provision includes personalized advice, work shadowing, and specialist guidance for competitive universities.

“Personalised advice, work shadowing opportunities, and specialist support for competitive universities ensure every girl steps confidently into her chosen future.”

Sixth Form pupils predominantly progress to universities with high entry requirements in the UK and abroad.

“Sixth Form pupils predominantly progress to universities with high entry requirements, both in the UK and abroad.”

The school reports that 80% of A-level grades were A*-B.

“80% A\*-B Grades at A Level”

Older pupils attain above the national average at GCSE and A level.

“Older pupils attain at levels that are above the national average at GCSE and A level.”