Mayfield School
Pedley Road, Dagenham, RM8 1XEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Mayfield School is a secondary school in Redbridge for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 93 schools in Redbridge. It ranks 17th of 19 secondary schools in Redbridge. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 31 October 2018, report published 26 November 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 April 2024
This is a large and diverse school, where difference is valued. Pupils benefit from the carefully designed curriculum, which supports pupils in building their knowledge and understanding over time. As a result, most pupils achieve well in a range of subjects and are well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). These pupils follow the same curriculum as their peers. Staff provide helpful support when it is needed. Pupils feel happy and are kept safe here. They respond well to the opportunities provided to them and behave well in lessons. The school has established a calm and purposeful environment in which pupils can learn. Bullying is rare and pupils know how to report concerns when they need to. Pupils say they learn how to stay safe through assemblies and daily personal development lessons. Pupils, and students in the sixth form, take on a range of responsibilities, such as prefects, year group captains and mental health ambassadors. There are a range of enrichment opportunities for pupils to develop their sporting and other talents and interests. For example, creative writing, crochet, chess and film club.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the tasks pupils complete do not consistently match the ambition of the intended curriculum. This means that some pupils do not develop the depth of understanding they need to tackle future learning. The school should ensure that the curriculum is implemented with consistent ambition.
- There are missed opportunities to engage pupils in discussion and debate. In these instances, a small number of pupils are reluctant to talk about what they have learned. As a result, learning time is lost for these pupils. The school should ensure that teachers are trained to encourage and promote appropriate discussion about the subject matter being taught.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
290 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
122 students
Average A level grade C, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,790 pupils on roll, with places for 1,940
Schools near Mayfield School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chadwell Heath Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 53.7 |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 48.8 |
| Atam Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 57.2 |
| The Sydney Russell School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to exceptional | Attainment 8: 51.2 |
| The Warren School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 47.6 |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Remo Iafrate
- Phone
- 02085905211
- Address
- Pedley Road, Dagenham, RM8 1XE
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- URN
- 102858
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.