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Mayfield School

Whitehaven, CA28 8UG · Cumberland · school

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Ofsted: Outstanding · 2023 Inspected 2 years ago Mixed Not applicable

What Ofsted said about Mayfield School

Inspection report dated 12 December 2023

Overview

Mayfield School continues to be an outstanding school, providing a highly personalised curriculum for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The report describes a setting where "everyone is valued and included," with pupils enjoying "highly positive and respectful relationships" with staff and achieving "exceptionally well."

Strengths

  • The curriculum is "highly ambitious" and "highly personalised," ensuring pupils are "extremely well prepared for each stage of their education."
  • Staff are "experts" at using education, health and care plans to design activities that help pupils build knowledge and skills over time.
  • Pupils develop strong communication skills through "highly nuanced support" and the appropriate use of modern technology.
  • Early readers receive targeted support to become "confident and fluent," with gaps in phonics knowledge addressed quickly.
  • Sixth-form students gain an "impressive suite of qualifications" and are "fully equipped for the world of work and for independent living."

Areas to improve

  • The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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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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