Mayfield School

Mayfield School is a specialized learning institution situated in Moor Lane, Watcombe, Torquay, TQ2 8NH. It is organized across three separate campuses in Torbay, offering programs for students with severe and profound learning difficulties, social, emotional, and mental health challenges. The school caters to a total of 232 students across 24 classes, with Mayfield's primary site in Torquay serving children aged 5-11 years, Mayfield College in Paignton supporting post-Key Stage 4 and 5 students, and Mayfield Chestnut in Brixham offering primary education for pupils with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties.

At Mayfield, there is a strong emphasis on creating a caring, safe, and happy environment that promotes attachment, resilience, and wellbeing through playfulness. In partnership with multiple agencies, the school provides a range of expert services directly on the premises, including speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, and a full-time nurse to ensure that each student's needs are thoroughly met. The school's values are centered around integrating students and their families into a positive learning community that promotes progress, creativity, and communication.

Headteacher Stuart Heron oversees Mayfield School, which holds a DfEE Number 7042; it is recognized as a special (community) school and also features on-site nursery care. The school maintains regular dialog with the Torbay Council and the local community through its readily accessible contact details: 01803 328375, fax 01803 326761, and email admin@mayfield-special.torbay.sch.uk.