SchoolScoresMayfield CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Fletching Street, Mayfield, TN20 6TA
01435 873185 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 11 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
38 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
East Sussex comparisons use the 88 of its 144 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 56 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | East Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 88 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Sussex. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 88 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Sussex. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 31st highest of 88 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Sussex. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 89% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 31 parents who had raised a concern Joint 30th highest of 87 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Sussex. Higher than 72% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 84% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 54th highest of 88 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Sussex. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 27%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. East Sussex figures pool parents at the East Sussex schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
15 pupils in this year group.
60% — about the same as the East Sussex average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | East Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 60% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 87% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 93% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in East Sussex. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 20 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 24 |
| Of those, offered a place | 19 (79%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 36 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 1.2
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | East Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 77th highest of 144 state primary schools in East Sussex. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.7% | 25.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 123rd highest of 144 state primary schools in East Sussex. Higher than 6% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 2.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 133rd highest of 144 state primary schools in East Sussex. Higher than 13% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.6% | 16.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 34th highest of 144 state primary schools in East Sussex. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.8% | 9.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 56th lowest of 144 state primary schools in East Sussex. Lower than 43% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 5.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 41st lowest of 144 state primary schools in East Sussex. Lower than 57% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 85th lowest of 144 state primary schools in East Sussex. Lower than 34% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.2 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 63rd lowest of 144 state primary schools in East Sussex. Lower than 48% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 81st highest of 144 state primary schools in East Sussex. Higher than 38% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.6 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 17th highest of 144 state primary schools in East Sussex. Higher than 87% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.4 | 10.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 37th highest of 132 state primary schools in East Sussex. Higher than 71% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 19.4% | 15.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Five Ashes CofE Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rotherfield Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mark Cross CofE Aided Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Mayfield CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 11 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Mayfield CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Mayfield CofE Primary School?
89% of the 38 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Mayfield CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Mayfield CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 24 families put Mayfield CofE Primary School as their first choice for 20 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 19 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 114512.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.