Mayfield School
Dagenham, RM8 1XE · Redbridge · secondary school
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15th of 19 secondary schools in Redbridge we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.8/10 against 497 of them, against 4.6/10 nationally. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 41.3 · 41 | 30% | 1.22 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.0 · 50 | 25% | 1.26 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.0 · 50 | 10% | 0.50 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mayfield School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in May 2024. In 2024/25, 36.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.0 in 2023/24, meaning pupils did as well as those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Advanced Maths, Business, Economics and Finance, Law, Medicine, and Science Societies. Trips include visits to NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre, Disney Parks, Wonderworks, and iFLY Indoor Skydiving.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,790 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,940. 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 in the Science and Medicine Societies to extend their learning beyond the curriculum? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll of 1790?
What Ofsted said about Mayfield School
Overview
Mayfield School continues to be a good school, offering a "calm and purposeful environment" where pupils feel happy and safe. The report highlights a "carefully designed curriculum" that supports knowledge building, resulting in most pupils achieving well and being "well prepared for the next stage of their learning."
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with careful thought given to content sequencing and opportunities to "revisit and consolidate" learning.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) follow the "same curriculum as their peers," with staff providing "helpful support when it is needed."
- Behaviour is strong, with "very little low-level disruption in lessons" and bullying described as "rare."
- Staff receive "high-quality professional development" and use assessment effectively to address gaps in learning.
- A comprehensive personal development programme emphasises well-being, mental health, and careers, ensuring pupils receive "impartial, individualised career advice."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, tasks do not consistently match the "ambition of the intended curriculum," meaning some pupils lack the depth of understanding needed for future learning.
- There are "missed opportunities to engage pupils in discussion and debate," causing some pupils to be reluctant to talk about what they have learned.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with governors having "secure oversight of safeguarding and other statutory arrangements."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.2 |
| 2024/25 | 45.0 |
| 2025/26 | 46.0 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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