Mayfield Primary School
Cambridge, CB4 3HN · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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57th of 197 primary schools in Cambridgeshire we can score, 210 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.4/10 against 4,190 of them, against 5.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 22.0 · 94 | 25% | 2.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mayfield Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 22.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Nature Explorers Club, Rocksteady Music School, and the Orchestra. Music tuition and rock and pop band lessons are available, alongside residential visits. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club operate on site.
Getting in
The published school roll is 398 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who fall below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the residential visits? How are places allocated if demand exceeds the 22 currently spare spots?
What Ofsted said about Mayfield Primary School
Overview
Mayfield Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a happy and safe environment for its diverse pupil population. The report highlights a strong sense of teamwork among staff, pupils, and parents, with pupils benefiting from an ambitious curriculum and wide enrichment opportunities.
Strengths
- Pupils are "happy and safe," with those from the on-site deaf support centre "well integrated into school life."
- Staff have "high expectations," and pupils achieve well, particularly those needing additional support or with special educational needs.
- The curriculum is "well-planned" and led by "knowledgeable and skilled subject leaders," ensuring effective links between subjects.
- Reading is a strong focus, with daily phonics teaching and "skilled, daily interventions" for pupils falling behind.
- A broad range of extra-curricular activities, including visits to museums and university projects, "broaden pupils’ horizons."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure staff use assessment effectively to identify when pupils are ready to learn "more-complex knowledge or challenging content," preventing delays in progress for those with secure prior knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff being "vigilant and swift to identify pupils at risk of harm" and leaders maintaining robust recruitment and record-keeping practices.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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