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Mayfield School

Foundation school · Dagenham · RM8 1XE

Ages 11–18 · 1,790 pupils · Redbridge

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Attainment 8

45.2

Overall absence

8.9%

Admissions demand

0.60 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2025-09-04

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 80.00
−20+2
Attainment 845.2
English & maths grade 5+44%
English & maths grade 4+61%
EBacc entry26%

EBacc APS: 3.9

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence8.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)30.2%
Unauthorised5.7%
Authorised absence
3.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
4.7%
Enrolments in measure
1,606

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.60 · Often has places

1st preferences

103

Places offered

309

1st-preference offers

103

Total preferences (any rank)
413
Preferred offers (top 3)
190
Applications from outside LA
108
Offers to outside-LA applicants
46
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill92%

1,790 pupils · 1,940 places

Pupils on roll
1,790
Boys / girls
917 / 873
School capacity
1,940
Capacity fill
1,790 / 1,940 (92%)
Free school meals
41.3%
FSM pupils
604
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Foundation school

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Supported by a trust
Headteacher
Mr Remo Iafrate

Location

Address
Pedley Road
Postcode
RM8 1XE
Town
Dagenham
County
Essex
Local authority
Redbridge
District
Redbridge
Constituency
Ilford South
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed foundation school (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Dagenham, Redbridge, 1,790 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 41.3%.

Open schools in Dagenham
43
Secondary schools in Dagenham
5
Academies among open schools in Dagenham
14% (6)
Open schools in RM8
13
Secondary in RM8
2
Open schools in Redbridge LA
95
Secondary in Redbridge LA
15

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in DagenhamNear RM8

  • Chadwell Heath Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Romford · RM6 4RS · Redbridge

    Ages 11–18

    • Att851.2
    • P80.4
    • EM5+50%
    • Absence6.7%

    0.5 miles away

  • The Palmer Catholic Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Ilford · IG3 8EU · Redbridge

    Ages 11–18

    • Att850.4
    • P80.5
    • EM5+54%
    • Absence7.1%

    1.1 miles away

  • The Warren School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Romford · RM6 6SB · Barking and Dagenham

    Ages 11–18

    • Att848.2
    • P80.4
    • EM5+51%
    • Absence6.8%

    1.2 miles away

  • St Edward's Church of England Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Romford · RM7 9NX · Havering

    Ages 11–18

    • Att846.1
    • P80.1
    • EM5+50%
    • Absence7.1%

    1.6 miles away

  • Oaks Park High School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Secondary

    Ilford · IG2 7PQ · Redbridge

    Ages 11–18

    • Att855.5
    • P80.6
    • EM5+67%
    • Absence7.2%

    1.6 miles away

  • Jo Richardson Community School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Community school · Secondary

    Dagenham · RM9 4UN · Barking and Dagenham

    Ages 11–19

    • Att847.2
    • P80.2
    • EM5+50%
    • Absence7.1%

    2.2 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Remo Iafrate
Telephone
02085905211
Website
http://www.mayfieldschool.net/

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