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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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