Mayfield School
Community special school · Ages 2–19 · Torquay, Torbay
Mayfield School is a special school in Torquay, Torbay for ages 2–19. Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 5 June 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- Moor Lane, Watcombe, Torquay, TQ2 8NH
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Council
- Torbay
- Pupils on roll
- 304 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 55.9% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 6
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 5 June 2024
Strengths
- “Pupils thrive at Mayfield School.”
- “With support and encouragement, pupils build their independence, resilience and confidence.”
- “The school listens to pupils and their parents and carers to help meet pupils’ needs.”
To improve
- “In some subjects, pupils do not have secure knowledge, so they cannot make connections.”
- “The essential knowledge has not been identified in these subjects.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 8 July 2024 (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 Torbay.
- Combe Pafford School 0.1 mi School remains Good
- The Lodestar Academy 1.0 mi Good
- Abbey School 1.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Brunel School 4.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- Preston Bridge School 4.3 mi No Ofsted grade