Mayfield
Mayfield is a girls boarding and day school in East, Sussex, educating pupils aged 11 - 18 and founded in 1863. Boarding fees are £17,970 - £17,970 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Girls boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 11 - 18
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Guardian required
- Yes
About Mayfield
The story, ethos and character of Mayfield.
- Setting
- Village
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Head
- Mrs Deborah Bligh
Mayfield is set in the beautiful, yet easily accessible Sussex countryside. It has an enviable academic record, exceptional pastoral care and extensive extra-curricular activities. Mayfield girls learn how to combine rigorous academic study together with a diverse range of activities beyond the classroom.
From fashion design to forensic science, drama to horticulture, Mayfield girls are encouraged to extend themselves outside the classroom as much as inside. Some pursuits stand particularly proud: the School team has won the National Schools Equestrian Association Championship a staggering 9 times over the last 15 years; and Mayfield has a reputation as the UK's leading secondary school for ceramics, having won several national awards We challenge our girls to realise their full potential, providing them with a lifelong love of learning in order that they leave mature, educated and independent young women, confident in their beliefs and prepared to make a positive difference in the world.
Described by the ISI as "outstanding" and by Country Life as "one of the finest schools in the land", a Mayfield education combines academic rigour, breadth of opportunity and a strong sense of community.
We will give her the time, space and emotional she needs to flourish. We will expect her to think independently and our enthusiastic teachers will inspire in her a lifelong love of learning. We will stimulate her imagination and nurture her creativity in every subject she studies.
Mayfield is a vibrant community. Traditionally, we have attracted pupils from all round the world, as well as locally. We are able to offer a very supportive boarding structure, which ensures us to what's best for each family, from day to full boarding, with easy access to London and surround airports.
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Academics at Mayfield
What pupils study at Mayfield — and where it takes them.
they are studying, and secure the necessary English- qualification to enter a British or American university. ESOL teaching also supports those girls who, on leaving Mayfield, need an English qualification recognised by their own country in order to undertake tertiary study.
ESOL is taught within a suite of dedicated classrooms and girls receive between four and five hours of tuition a week within the school timetable in classes of the same year group and similar abilities. All teaching is in English and focuses upon communicative teaching, underpinned by the teaching of formal grammar.
Programmes offered
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Where our leavers go
University Destinations 2025
Figures are indicative — contact us for the latest results.
Boarding at Mayfield
Day-to-day boarding life and pastoral care at Mayfield.
- Boarding houses
- Girls 4, Boys 0, Mixed 0
- Exeat weekends
- No
- Guardian required
- Yes
- Saturday lessons
- No
Boarding is integral to the educational opportunity that Mayfield School provides. At Mayfield, we have no fixed exeats so the school is always open at weekends during the term, with the girls enjoying a full programme of weekend activities.
House life is rooted in the values of the School - care and respect for one another, charity and forgiveness. The heart of each house lies in the joy and delight the girls derive from each other's company. Friendships are formed here which last long after our girls have left Mayfield.
A genuine home away from home
Boarding is integral to the educational opportunity that the Mayfield School provides. House life is rooted in the values of the School - care and respect for one another, charity and forgiveness. The heart of each house lies in the joy and delight the girls derive from each other's company.
Friendships are formed here which last long after our girls have left Mayfield. The fullness of the boarding experience fosters their development into caring, communicative and engaged young women who, at every turn, enrich the world they enter.
We can arrange trusted UK guardianship for international families.
Mayfield admissions
How children join Mayfield, and how we make it simple.
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What you'll typically need
- Recent school reports or transcript
- Passport copy
- English-language evidence (if applicable)
- Completed registration form
- A reference from the current school
Special notes to agents about entry to the school Mayfield has worked with Agents for many years and continues to build strong relationships in order to benefit both parties. New Agents will be required to provide 2 references from existing partnerships and these will be take up prior to sending out an Agency Agreement.
Mayfield would prefer a personal statement as well as an up-to-date school report and a previous one. This will ensure that any applicant offered a will not only benefit from the excellent academic rigour of the courses on offer but also the extensive extra-curricular opportunities that are available.
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Mayfield fees & funding
What Mayfield costs, what's included, and how we help with funding.
What termly boarding fees include
- Tuition
- Boarding accommodation
- All meals
- Pastoral & house care
- Most academic materials
Funding & scholarships
Registration deposits, EAL tuition, uniform and trips are usually charged separately. Many schools offer academic, sport, music and art scholarships plus means-tested bursaries — ask us and we'll send a full, current breakdown for Mayfield.
Fees change year to year and by entry point. As your independent advisors we hold up-to-date figures and can compare Mayfield against similar schools so you know exactly what to budget.
Figures shown are the latest we hold — we'll confirm current fees on enquiry.
Mayfield location & travel
Where Mayfield is, and how to get there.
Travel details Address The Old Palace, Mayfield, East Sussex, TN20 6PH, England Airport transfer Our School Mini Bus will pick up. We will arrange a Taxi. We have a Transport Manager who co-ordinates all of this. Travel time to London by train Less than 1 hour Telephone +44 (0) 1435 874642 Website https://www.
mayfieldgirls. org/ Most convenient airports Airport Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. London Gatwick 30 40 2. London Heathrow 67 70 Most convenient train stations Station Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. Wadhurst 5 10 2. Tunbridge Wells 10 20 Local accommodation Horsted Place Hotel (13.3 miles) Hotel du Vin Tunbridge Wells (9.4 miles) Mercure Tunbridge Wells Hotel (11.3 miles) Local area & attractions Visit these sites for information about the local area: http://www.
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