Mayfield School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 7 November 2023

This is a school where everyone is valued and included. Pupils enjoy highly positive and respectful relationships with staff. They receive a warm welcome when they arrive at school each morning. Pupils are polite and well mannered. Their conduct is exemplary. Pupils and students, all of whom have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve exceptionally well. As soon as they join the school, pupils are well supported so that they settle in quickly and achieve the very best outcomes. Pupils thrive at this school. As classroom monitors and reading buddies, pupils learn the importance of taking on extra responsibilities. They benefit from opportunities to work as part of a team. For instance, they organise coffee mornings to raise money for charity and help to plan the school's summer festival. These rich experiences help pupils to become confident and resilient young people. Pupils enjoy a wide range of trips that have strong links to the curriculum. For example, they strengthen their understanding of the local area through visits to the nearby park, the beach and places of interest, such as a castle. Pupils take part in many sporting activities in the community. These include boccia, ten- pin bowling and a swimming gala. Older pupils gain sports leader awards and help during sports events in the local area.

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