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Mayfield School
Pedley Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 1XE, Redbridge
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.9 / 100
Bottom 44%
Better than 44% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,845
Capacity
1,940
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 55% nationally. While 63% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the percentage of students progressing to top-third universities is relatively low at 18%. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment, with 74% of students advancing to higher education.
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Last inspected: 31 October 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 45.0 | Bottom 46% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 37% | Bottom 31% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 22% | Bottom 31% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 14% | Bottom 31% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 74% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 18% | Average |
Based on 159 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani24.9%
Asian Bangladeshi22.3%
White Other11.9%
Asian Indian8.9%
Black African7.4%
Asian Other5.5%
White British2.9%
Mixed Other2.8%
Other2.5%
Black Other2.1%
Black Caribbean2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.56447, 0.12061 · RM8 1XE
School details
Local authorityRedbridge
RegionLondon
URN102858
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.mayfieldschool.net/
Frequently asked questions
What is Mayfield School rated by Ofsted?
Mayfield School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 31 October 2018.
Is Mayfield School a good school?
Mayfield School scores 43.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Mayfield School in GCSEs?
Mayfield School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.0. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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