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Mayfield School is celebrating another year of outstanding success, with over half of all grades awarded A* /A or equivalent, reinforcing the School’s reputation for academic excellence.

Families, friends and local residents came together for a joyful Summer Fair celebrating the strong community spirit at the heart of Mayfield.

Mayfield’s annual Come and Sing welcomed singers from across the community for a moving performance of Fauré’s much-loved Requiem.

Mayfield Day brought together students, families and staff for Prizegiving, sport and celebration, with a moving farewell to Year 13 leavers.

Mayfield’s annual MCC fixture delivered another memorable contest, with the 2nd XI showing resilience in challenging conditions.

Mayfield’s equestrian teams enjoyed a hugely successful weekend at Hickstead, securing podium finishes and a championship title.

Year 10 F24 team impressed at Goodwood, racing to 24th place in their first-ever GreenPower F24 competition.

Mayfield ranks in the top 1% of all schools nationally for A-level value-added progress, according to latest Department for Education figures.

St Raphael’s has won both the RIBA South East Building of the Year and Sustainability Award.

Mayfield celebrates a rare ISI significant strength, recognising its enrichment programme as exceptional preparation for life beyond school.

Olympic gold medallist Hollie Pearne-Webb MBE inspired students at Sports Presentation Evening, celebrating dedication, teamwork, and outstanding sporting achievements.

Year 12 student Anna achieved second place in the University of Exeter Zoology and Politics Essay Competition

Year 12 student Kendra has been shortlisted for the BSA Supporting Excellence Award for her outstanding senior artwork project.

Mayfield students and staff raised £5,108 for the Cardinal Hume Centre through Live Crib collections and the annual sleepout fundraiser.

Ranked among the nation’s top 12 schools, Mayfield’s senior debating team has triumphantly secured a place in the ESU National Final.

Year 10–12 Scholars took charge of Mayfield’s annual Festival of Ideas, delivering workshops full of curiosity, creativity, and fun.

Year 12 Art Scholar Grace won second prize in the national Spoke Art documentary film competition for her outstanding documentary.

St Raphael's has been shortlisted for the RIBA South East Awards, celebrating excellence in architecture.

We welcomed Old Cornelian Jenna back to celebrate IWD and share her inspiring journey in dentistry and the Army.

Year 10 scholars spent a weekend visiting Oxford and Cambridge universities and gaining invaluable advice from Old Cornelians.

Over three magical nights at Trinity Theatre, more than sixty students from Years 7–13 brought Disney’s Beauty and the Beast to life.

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.

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.