Mayfield School
For 150 years Mayfield School has provided intellectual challenge for each individual at each age and stage of her education and fostered in her a love of learning. We educate girls to develop their known talents and to discover their hidden ones. Inspirational teaching, from highly-qualified and dedicated staff, enables our girls to blossom in expected and, often, in quite unexpected areas. This is due to the equal value which we place on every subject and to the breadth of curriculum we offer. Girls are always encouraged to do their best and given the confidence they need to succeed.
Category: Senior, Sixth Form
Pupils: Girls
Type: Boarding and Day
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
Roll: 0 Boys / 425 Girls
Age Range: 11-18 Years
Founded: 1863
Location Description
The School is situated at the highest point in the village of Mayfield, once described as, “the sweetest village in England” by the poet Coventry Patmore. The surrounding landscape is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty because of its rolling hills, abundant woods and hedgerows, scattered farmsteads and sunken lanes.
School Contact Details
Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Forster
Contact for enquiries:Mrs Shirley Coppard
The Old Palace, Mayfield, East Sussex, TN20 6PH
Tel: 01435 874642
Email: admissions@mayfieldgirls.org
Facilities
Full Equestrian Centre, Dance School, All-weather pitches, Concert Hall, Gymnasium, School Lake, Netball Courts, Tennis Courts, Fitness Suite, Extensive Athletics Facilities, Food & Nutritional Centre, World renowned Ceramics Centre, Textiles Centre, Extensive Modern Language Provision, Outstanding EAL Department, Theatre, Concert Hall, Library, Café, Art School, Music School, Mayfield Farm, Heated indoor Swimming Pool, New Sixth Form Centre, Lecture Theatre.
The on site Equestrian Centre boasts extensive stabling and grazing, off road hacking and a 20 x 40m indoor arena. As well as an Olympic- sized all weather arena, a full set of BSJA show jumps and a professionally built cross country course.
Scholarships
We offer Academic Scholarships and Gifted & Talented Scholarships (awarded to pupils who display a special talent in Creative Art, Drama & Physical Theatre, Music, and Sport.)
Entrance Requirements
Exam results can tell us much about a candidate. However, we also measure verbal reasoning, spatial awareness and IQ; in order to gauge underlying ability and potential for achievement. In the event of entry to a particular year being over-subscribed, Mayfield will apply the following criteria to each individual application in this order: Ability, aptitudes, talents and needs – priority given to those girls who can meet our academic standards and expectations, as evidenced by examination, prior achievement, certification, interview and other aspects of the admissions procedure. Religion – priority given to Catholics and then other Christian denominations. Boarding status – priority given to girls seeking boarding places. Associations – priority given to those girls with a current or past family association with the School.
Fees
2023/2024. All per term.
Day Fees: Years 7-13 £8,635 – £9,100
Full Boarding Fees: Years 7-13 £14,100
Flexi-boarding (1-3 nights per week): £1,030-£2,865 per term.
Occasional boarding (per night): £95.
Sibling and Forces discounts – please contact the school for details
Affiliations/Memberships
GSA, BSA, ISC, CISC
Downloadable Resources
OPEN DAYS
All visits are welcome, please contact the school
Open Mornings: Please BOOK your place
If you would like to be notified about future open mornings, or to arrange a visit, please contact Shirley Coppard, Registrar, at registrar@mayfieldgirls.org