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Mayfield has been recognised in Talk Education’s Top 250 UK Prep and Senior Schools, celebrating excellence across academic and pastoral life.

Mayfield’s skiers achieved personal bests, podium finishes, and outstanding teamwork, marking their most successful campaign at the British Schoolgirls’ Races.

Twenty students and two staff slept outdoors in freezing temperatures to raise funds and awareness for those experiencing homelessness.

The Good Schools Guide is one of the UK’s most respected independent school directories.

Mayfield School has been recognised as one of the UK’s Top 20 girls’ boarding schools following outstanding 2025 GCSE and A Level results.

DfE performance tables confirm Mayfield as East Sussex’s top GCSE school, achieving the county’s highest Attainment 8 score this year.

Student leadership and tradition shone as Mayfield’s Live Crib brought the Christmas story to life for schools, families, and alumnae.

From practical tasks to everyday know-how, students discovered new skills this term to help them thrive beyond the classroom.

Mayfield’s debut Science Fair showcased Year 8’s creativity and curiosity, as students presented independent STEM investigations to peers, staff, and older year groups.

Mayfield has been named in The Cricketer’s Top 20 All-Girls Schools for cricket for the sixth consecutive year, highlighting the strength and growth of its programme.

Year 12 and 13 Psychologists and Biologists enjoyed an inspiring Brain Day with Dr Guy Sutton, exploring neuroscience, future technologies, and hands-on brain dissection.

Led by an energetic and creative team of Sixth Form students, Mayfield’s annual charity fashion show dazzled audiences while raising over £600 for Queen Victoria Hospital.

Mayfield students achieved outstanding success in two English Speaking Union competitions this November, securing places in the next rounds of both the National Public Speaking Competition and the Mace Debating Competition. Across both events, our students demonstrated confidence, insight and exceptional communication skills, earning praise from adjudicators and fellow competitors alike.

Mayfield’s Equestrian Squad enjoyed a fantastic four days at the NSEA National Championships at Addington over half term, with a record 20 riders competing across Dressage, Show Jumping, and Combined Training — and bringing home an impressive collection of prizes.

Four Mayfield Year 13 Economics students achieved outstanding success in The Hustle Lab’s global competition, impressing judges at Imperial College London with their AI business idea, Career Cupid. Competing against over 2,000 entrants worldwide, the team secured an impressive second place overall.

We are celebrating another year of outstanding GCSE success, with half of all grades awarded at 9 or 8 — including 30% at the highest grade 9.

We are incredibly proud to announce that our students, one again, are celebrating another exceptional year of A level results, with half of all grades at A* or A — including one in four at the highest A* grade.

BAFTA-winning screenwriter Hannah Richards joined our Year 13 scholars for a celebration of achievement, inspiring students with a powerful talk on storytelling and success.

Last week, we attended Haileybury School’s 30th MUN, where our students debated key global issues ranging from cyberterrorism to freedom of speech.

Mayfield students honed their netball skills in two exciting workshops with Super League players Tyler Orr and Nichole Breedt before watching them in action at the Copper Box Arena.

Year 8 students embarked on an exciting STEM adventure at this year’s Moon Camp, tackling the challenges of building a sustainable base on the Moon. From rocket design and coding moon buggies to creating lunar habitats, the day was filled with hands-on learning and innovation!

Tuesday marked International Women and Girls in Science Day, and our Science department celebrated with a range of exciting activities. From myth-busting and STEM career talks to hands-on lab work, students explored the impact of women in science—plus, Year 11 even built DNA models out of sweets!

Some students know exactly what they want to study for A level and have a route-map all planned out, but if you are unsure or can’t choose, these tips might help you come to a decision.