Mayfield School – A Girls’ School Fostering All-Round Development in Every Field

 

 

 

Mayfield School is a historic Roman Catholic girls’ boarding and day school with a 150-year legacy. As a faith-based school, it is divided into junior and senior sections, offering GCSE (UK Junior High Curriculum) and A-Level (UK Senior High Curriculum) courses for girls aged 11-18, as well as a Cambridge University Preparation Program in Art and Design. The school upholds rigorous academic standards and high-quality teaching, while dedicated to providing a joyful, friendly, and caring environment. Its inspiring teaching methods, and highly qualified, professional faculty empower students to excel in all areas of their studies.

01 Convenient Location

Nestled in the heart of the High Weald, within the beautiful and tranquil county of Sussex, the school covers a campus area of 75 acres. It is just 50 miles from central London, with a train journey of approximately 30 minutes. By car, it takes 30 minutes to reach London Gatwick Airport and 1 hour to London Heathrow Airport.

 

02 Outstanding Academic Achievements

 

Mayfield School boasts exceptional academic results, along with a range of excellent academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities. It sets a model for student care, but above all, Mayfield School is a happy place of learning. The school also places great emphasis on nurturing students’ creativity and independence. In the latest ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate) report, Mayfield School’s teaching quality was rated outstanding, and Country Life Magazine described it as “One of the finest schools in the land”.

The school’s 2020 A-Level and GCSE exam results are as follows:

 

A-Level

75% of grades were A*-A, representing a 20% increase from the previous year.

Pass rate reached 100%.

Students successfully gained admission to a range of top universities, including the University of Oxford, Imperial College London, University College London, Durham University, the University of Edinburgh, and the University of Exeter.

 

GCSE

The school also delivered excellent GCSE results: over 45% of grades were 9-8 (equivalent to A*).

The proportion of grades 9-7 (equivalent to A*/A) reached nearly 69%.

Pass rate (A*-C) was 100%.

 

03 School Features

 

 

 

 

 

The school consistently strives to unlock the potential of girls, helping them “fulfill their youthful dreams” and nurturing a large number of mature, well-rounded talents for various industries.

Mayfield requires all students to study 3 science subjects at GCSE, at least one language, and select Religious Studies, Mathematics, and English as their other three subjects.

The school excels particularly in Mathematics, with many students achieving the exceptional grade of A^ (a level higher than A*).

Mayfield’s Ceramic Department is highly renowned, and its ceramic works have been exhibited in multiple locations.

Beyond academic ability, the school also encourages students to value culture and spirituality. It offers a variety of sports activities and urges every student to participate, fostering a lifelong commitment to healthy and balanced lifestyles. In this process, students’ personalities and demeanor are also cultivated, ensuring they receive a truly holistic education and grow into mature, independent, confident, knowledgeable, and capable women.