Mayfield School
URN: 119889 • Chorley PR7 3HN
Overview
- Name
- Mayfield School
- URN
- 119889
- 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
- 55.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ian Dickson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01257263063
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Gloucester Road, Chorley PR7 3HN
Summary
Mayfield School is a community special school located in Chorley, Lancashire, catering to a diverse range of educational needs for students aged 4-19. With a capacity of 130 pupils and currently serving 129, the school prides itself on creating a supportive, needs-led environment that focuses on individual learning requirements. The ethos of the school revolves around fostering independence and equipping students with meaningful life skills for their future.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Ian Dickson, Mayfield School emphasizes a family-oriented approach, ensuring that each child is valued and supported throughout their educational journey. The curriculum is tailored to meet the specific needs of each pupil, promoting personal growth and development in a nurturing atmosphere.
Mayfield School is actively engaged with the local community, offering various enriching experiences and opportunities for students. Recent achievements include the school attaining NAS Accredited Status and students earning the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award, reflecting the school's commitment to high-quality education and holistic development.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Ian Dickson, Mayfield School emphasizes a family-oriented approach, ensuring that each child is valued and supported throughout their educational journey. The curriculum is tailored to meet the specific needs of each pupil, promoting personal growth and development in a nurturing atmosphere.
Mayfield School is actively engaged with the local community, offering various enriching experiences and opportunities for students. Recent achievements include the school attaining NAS Accredited Status and students earning the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award, reflecting the school's commitment to high-quality education and holistic development.
Useful links
- Mayfield Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- SEN Teach Meet (sen)
- View Calendar (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Galleries (calendar)
- News (calendar)
- Newsletters (calendar)
- Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Chorley Astley Park School (69.2)
- Westmorland School (65.9)
- Oliver House School (65.8)
- Meadow View Learning Centre (65.3)
- Shaftesbury High School (53.6)
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 4 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 130
- Pupils
- 129
- Boys
- 83
- Girls
- 46
- FSM %
- 37.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 129 | 83 | 46 | 130 | 37.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 116 | 76 | 40 | 116 | 37.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 126 | 87 | 39 | 118 | 38.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 126 | 87 | 39 | 122 | 38.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 124 | 82 | 42 | 36.30 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 122 | 82 | 40 | 36.70 |
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