Mayfield School
Community special school · Ages 3–19 · Whitehaven, Cumberland
Mayfield School is a special school in Whitehaven, Cumberland for ages 3–19. Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Outstanding, from the inspection on 8 November 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Campus Whitehaven, Red Lonning, Whitehaven, CA28 8UG
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Council
- Cumberland
- Pupils on roll
- 274 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 48.5% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.7
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Outstanding Inspected 8 November 2023
Strengths
- “This is a school where everyone is valued and included.”
- “Pupils enjoy highly positive and respectful relationships with staff.”
- “They receive a warm welcome when they arrive at school each morning.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 12 December 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Cumberland.
- St Bees School 3.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- West Cumbria Learning Centre 4.3 mi Requires improvement
- Branthwaite Academy 5.5 mi Not judged
- Lime House School 30.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Gillford Centre 34.1 mi School remains Good
- Progress Schools - Carlisle 34.8 mi No Ofsted grade
- Austin Friars 34.8 mi No Ofsted grade
- James Rennie School 35.9 mi School remains Outstanding