Mayfield School
URN: 113641 • Torquay TQ2 8NH
Overview
- Name
- Mayfield School
- URN
- 113641
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Stuart Heron (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01803328375
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Moor Lane, Torquay TQ2 8NH
Summary
Mayfield School is a community special school located in Torquay, catering to students with complex educational needs, including severe and profound learning difficulties. With a current enrolment of 264 pupils across three sites—Mayfield School, Mayfield College, and Mayfield Chestnut—the school provides tailored educational experiences from foundation through to Key Stage 5. The school is committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment that fosters the development of each pupil's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) needs.
The curriculum at Mayfield is designed to be holistic and engaging, focusing on individual progression and preparation for adulthood. Highly skilled staff utilize a range of teaching methods to support academic growth while promoting emotional well-being, resilience, and social skills. The school also offers outreach and SEND training for local schools, reinforcing its commitment to inclusivity and community support.
Mayfield School values collaboration with families, ensuring that parents are involved in their children's education and decision-making processes. The school's ethos is built on trust, communication, and a shared commitment to the success and well-being of all students.
The curriculum at Mayfield is designed to be holistic and engaging, focusing on individual progression and preparation for adulthood. Highly skilled staff utilize a range of teaching methods to support academic growth while promoting emotional well-being, resilience, and social skills. The school also offers outreach and SEND training for local schools, reinforcing its commitment to inclusivity and community support.
Mayfield School values collaboration with families, ensuring that parents are involved in their children's education and decision-making processes. The school's ethos is built on trust, communication, and a shared commitment to the success and well-being of all students.
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Nearby alternatives
- Eat That Frog C.I.C (60.2)
- Combe Pafford School (55.6)
- The Lodestar Academy (51.9)
- EF Academy Torbay (48.2)
- Abbey School (45.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 264 | 186 | 78 | 200 | 52.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 265 | 183 | 82 | 200 | 52.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 264 | 179 | 85 | 200 | 57.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 264 | 179 | 85 | 200 | 57.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 259 | 175 | 84 | 200 | 59.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 252 | 175 | 77 | 200 | 53.30 |
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