Mayville High School
URN: 116573 • Southsea PO5 2PE
Overview
- Name
- Mayville High School
- URN
- 116573
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 43.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rebecca Parkyn (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02392734847
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 35 to 37 St Simons Road, Southsea PO5 2PE
Summary
Mayville High School is an independent co-educational day school located in Southsea, Portsmouth, with a history dating back to 1897. The school embraces a holistic approach to education, focusing on the development of the 'whole child'—the head, the hand, and the heart. This ethos aims to foster a lifelong love of learning among its 458 pupils, who are supported through a structured curriculum tailored to meet individual needs and aspirations.
The school offers a range of educational pathways, including Nursery, Junior, Senior, and Online Schools, with entry points at ages 2+, 4+, and 11+. Mayville High School prioritises inclusivity and provides various extracurricular activities, ensuring that students can engage in diverse interests beyond the classroom.
In light of recent challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, the school has adapted its community engagement strategies, including remote parents' evenings and virtual performances. Mayville High School remains committed to keeping parents involved in their children's education and celebrating their achievements through innovative means.
The school offers a range of educational pathways, including Nursery, Junior, Senior, and Online Schools, with entry points at ages 2+, 4+, and 11+. Mayville High School prioritises inclusivity and provides various extracurricular activities, ensuring that students can engage in diverse interests beyond the classroom.
In light of recent challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, the school has adapted its community engagement strategies, including remote parents' evenings and virtual performances. Mayville High School remains committed to keeping parents involved in their children's education and celebrating their achievements through innovative means.
Useful links
- SENIORS (sen)
- Senior PSHE – Spring Term (sen)
- Senior PSHE – Summer Term (sen)
- Senior PSHE – Autumn Term (sen)
- Annual Prizegiving – Seniors (sen)
- Senior Prep Club (sen)
- Senior Prep Club (sen)
- Senior Prep Club (sen)
- Senior School (sen)
- Term dates & More (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- St John's College (49.6)
- Milton Ford Hospital Special School (37.5)
- Yago School Uk Limited (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Portsmouth
- Age range
- 2 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 600
- Pupils
- 458
- Boys
- 271
- Girls
- 187
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1957-11-21
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 458 | 271 | 187 | 600 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 491 | 269 | 222 | 600 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 464 | 233 | 231 | 600 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 464 | 233 | 231 | 600 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 451 | 229 | 222 | 600 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 436 | 223 | 213 | 600 | 0.00 |
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