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We are delighted to announce Mayfield School has been rated "Outstanding" in all areas by the Catholic Schools Inspectorate. The report describes Mayfield as an “exceptionally joyful and supportive school,” where “students feel empowered to strive to be the best they can be in all elements of their lives.” 

The Cricketer ranks Mayfield among the 'Top 20 Girls Schools for Cricket' for the fifth year in a row!

On Monday, 16 of our brilliant students took part in Benenden's 17th Model United Nations conference, representing Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, and the USA with confidence and skill.

On Friday, Mayfield students spent a night outdoors to understand homelessness, organised by the Justice and Peace group supporting London's Cardinal Hume Centre.

During the half term holiday, Breanna in Year 13 followed up her 'Bloomsbury: Lit in Colour' playwriting competition win, by giving a speech and performing her scene at the 'Lit in Colour' event at the Conway Hall in London, as part of the Bloomsbury Literary Festival. 

As part of Mayfield School’s Sixth Form exchange, Mrs Fletcher and five students enjoyed an exciting half-term visit to our sister school, Oak Knoll, in Summit, New Jersey. The US exchange offered a rich mix of academic, cultural, and extracurricular experiences.

Mayfield’s Equestrian Team achieved a historic milestone, winning a record-breaking eight national titles at the NSEA National Schools Championships over the half-term break at Addington.

Foundation Day was a lively celebration, with students and staff in house colours joining in hockey, quizzes, debates, and the exciting new Challenge to earn points!

Year 11 students, along with Chaplain Ronan and staff, gathered at Ashburnham Place for their annual Day of Recollection, focusing on the Cornelian principle of Gratitude.

Choosing the right Sixth Form fosters academic growth, independence, and future success. Mayfield's Head of Sixth Form, Elizabeth Aherne,  shares five key tips for choosing the right Sixth Form.

Mayfield School is celebrating an impressive set of GCSE results, with 25% of grades at grade 9, the School’s best performance by this measure since the numerical grading system was introduced, excluding the Covid affected years.

Mayfield, a leading Catholic independent day and boarding school for girls, is proud to announce that its students have excelled in this year’s A-Level examinations, achieving an outstanding 81% of grades at A*-B, with half of all grades awarded being A* or A.

Former Mayfield student Emily Craig wins gold at Paris Olympics!

In July, Mrs Helen Lavery, Assistant Housemistress at St Michael's House, joined five Mayfield students on a pilgrimage to Lourdes with Ampleforth. The group dedicated a week to prayer and service in honour of Our Lady of Lourdes.

Cornelia Connelly’s motto, “Actions Not Words,” emphasises living the Gospel through actions. She believed God's love should adapt to the needs of each era. Year 10 girls enjoyed a day themed around this inspiring principle.

Yesterday, 11 girls from Year 8 travelled to Worth Abbey to take part in the annual diocesan Good Shepherd celebration.

Congratulations to the nine Mayfield girls who were confirmed on Sunday!

This morning ten of our Year 12 students helped out with the primary school sports day in the park across the road.

On Thursday we celebrated Ascension Day. We marked the day as a whole school community, with Mass in the morning, followed by a picnic-style lunch.

The girls of Year 8 discovered a new way to look at their Cornelian principle of compassion as their Day of Recollection unfolded. 

Here are our top ten do’s and don’ts for effective revision.

Incredible news! Bakhita House has achieved a significant milestone, raising over £1000 for Maggie's on their Charity Day today!

Kate O'Hearn's visit to Mayfield sparked excitement as she arrived in her 'Pegasus' attire, sharing her writing inspirations rooted in mythology.

Bobby Seagull, Maths guru and TV personality, inspires Mayfield Students.

Mayfield's scholars from Years 9-13 host interactive workshops, fostering peer-to-peer learning on diverse topics for Years 7 and 8 students.

On Monday, Year 10 focused on generosity during their Day of Recollection.

Mayfield's talented cast wow audiences with their performance of 'The Addams Family'. 

In response to feedback from parents and students, we have replaced our family fast days with 'live simply days'. 

On Monday, we celebrated the birthday of our foundress, Cornelia Connelly, with a beautiful Mass.