257
Pupils · 2024/25
2%
EAL · 2024/25
23%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 08/11/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityCumberland
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.9:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Mayfield School · All-through · Cumberland
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
257
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.9
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
2%
FSM eligible
46%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
8%
Persistent absence
23%
Contact
Address
Campus Whitehaven, Red Lonning, Whitehaven, CA28 8UG
Local authority
Cumberland
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 | 257 | 7.7 | 100% | 2% | 46% | 8% | 23% |
| 2023/24 | 234 | 6.6 | 100% | 2% | 46% | 9% | 27% |
| 2022/23 | 218 | 6.3 | 100% | 3% | 45% | 11% | 41% |
| 2021/22 | 195 | 6.9 | 100% | 3% | 46% | 9% | 28% |
| 2020/21 | 171 | 6.4 | 100% | 4% | 39% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 148 | 7.5 | 100% | 5% | 44% | 10% | 24% |
| 2017/18 | 128 | 8.0 | 100% | 4% | 43% | 11% | 25% |
| 2016/17 | 131 | 8.6 | 100% | 3% | 42% | 10% | 31% |
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