Oasis Academy Mayfield
Southampton, SO19 9NA · Southampton · secondary school
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6th of 11 secondary schools in Southampton we can score, 12 in total — the rest without enough published data. 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 — 3.2/10 against 415 of them, against 1.8/10 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 | 29.5 · 15 | 30% | 0.44 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.37 · 23 | 25% | 0.57 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 38.3 · 13 | 10% | 0.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Oasis Academy Mayfield overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, inspected in 2024-05. In 2024/25, 30.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 37.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.37 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Showcase Music School, sports committee, peer mentors, anti-bullying ambassadors, and restorative justice ambassadors. Sports include football, badminton, rugby, gymnastics, cricket, athletics, and rounders. Music lessons cover keyboard, piano, drums, guitar, bass guitar, trumpet, cornet, and tuba. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 884 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. 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 to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress
What Ofsted said about Oasis Academy Mayfield
Overview
Pupils at Oasis Academy Mayfield demonstrate the school’s values of being “proud, kind and determined,” resulting in high expectations and motivation. The school has improved significantly since its previous inspection, with a new curriculum helping pupils make good progress and produce high-quality work. Most pupils behave well, and the school plays a strong role in the wider community through its support for disadvantaged pupils.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad and balanced,” with the English Baccalaureate at its heart, and teachers effectively identify and fill gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who struggle to read are “very well supported” through rapid identification of needs and effective classroom adjustments.
- There is a “very well-planned programme” for personal, social, health and economic education, including a strong package of careers education that raises aspirations.
- The trust provides “highly effective support” to the school, helping to manage teacher workload and well-being through ongoing professional development.
Areas to improve
- Teaching is not consistently strong because, at times, “the purpose behind an activity has not been fully understood,” leading to lesson time being used less effectively.
- Attendance for some pupils is “too low,” affecting their achievement; the school must continue its work to reduce persistent absence.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 41.2 |
| 2024/25 | 37.0 |
| 2025/26 | 38.3 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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