Mayfield School
URN: 112464 • Whitehaven CA28 8UG
Overview
- Name
- Mayfield School
- URN
- 112464
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 69.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sophie McCabe (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01946691253
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Campus Whitehaven, Whitehaven CA28 8UG
Summary
Mayfield School is a community special school located in Whitehaven, Cumberland, catering to students aged 3 to 19 with severe or profound learning needs. The school serves a wide geographical area in West Cumberland and operates across two sites, providing tailored educational support for its 257 pupils, all of whom have an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP). The school's ethos centres on creating a safe, nurturing environment where individual differences are celebrated and high expectations for behaviour and respect are upheld.
The curriculum at Mayfield School is designed to foster effective communication, independent learning, and preparation for life beyond school. Staff members are highly skilled and dedicated, working collaboratively to develop personalised learning opportunities that meet the diverse needs of each pupil. The school places a strong emphasis on building positive relationships between staff and students, which is key to enhancing pupils' learning experiences.
Mayfield School values the partnership between home and school, encouraging parental involvement in celebrating student achievements throughout the year. The leadership team, led by Headteacher Sophie McCabe, is committed to ensuring that every pupil reaches their full potential in a supportive community setting.
The curriculum at Mayfield School is designed to foster effective communication, independent learning, and preparation for life beyond school. Staff members are highly skilled and dedicated, working collaboratively to develop personalised learning opportunities that meet the diverse needs of each pupil. The school places a strong emphasis on building positive relationships between staff and students, which is key to enhancing pupils' learning experiences.
Mayfield School values the partnership between home and school, encouraging parental involvement in celebrating student achievements throughout the year. The leadership team, led by Headteacher Sophie McCabe, is committed to ensuring that every pupil reaches their full potential in a supportive community setting.
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Nearby alternatives
- College House (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Cumberland
- Age range
- 3 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 255
- Pupils
- 257
- Boys
- 182
- Girls
- 75
- FSM %
- 44.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 257 | 182 | 75 | 255 | 44.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 234 | 171 | 63 | 230 | 43.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 195 | 141 | 54 | 160 | 44.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 195 | 141 | 54 | 160 | 44.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 171 | 126 | 45 | 160 | 43.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 160 | 115 | 45 | 160 | 42.30 |
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