264
Pupils · 2024/25
4%
EAL · 2024/25
36%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 05/06/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityTorbay
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio8.2:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Mayfield School · All-through · Torbay
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
264
Pupil : teacher ratio
8.2
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
4%
FSM eligible
53%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
10%
Persistent absence
36%
Contact
Address
Moor Lane, Watcombe, Torquay, TQ2 8NH
Local authority
Torbay
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 264 | 7.8 | 100% | 4% | 53% | 10% | 36% |
| 2023/24 | 265 | 8.3 | 100% | 4% | 54% | 11% | 40% |
| 2022/23 | 266 | 7.8 | 100% | 3% | 55% | 11% | 44% |
| 2021/22 | 264 | 7.8 | 100% | 3% | 62% | 11% | 41% |
| 2020/21 | 259 | 7.5 | 100% | 3% | 54% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 237 | 6.7 | 100% | 4% | 56% | 8% | 32% |
| 2017/18 | 230 | 6.7 | 100% | 4% | 57% | 9% | 26% |
| 2016/17 | 216 | 6.9 | 100% | 4% | 60% | 8% | 27% |
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