Mayfield House School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 6-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 1 Mayfield Road Chorley Lancashire PR6 0DG |
| Phone | 01257511231 |
| Reference Number | 148239 |
Mayfield House School is currently facing significant challenges, reflecting a decline in educational quality since its last inspection. The school, which caters to pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, has failed to meet several independent school standards and has been rated inadequate in areas such as the quality of education, behavior, and leadership. The curriculum does not sufficiently cater to the needs of students, hampering their academic success and preparation for future endeavors. Notably, safeguarding practices are also inadequate, leaving students at risk.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 23 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 69.57%
Girls: 30.43% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Inadequate |
| Last Report Date | 08 Jul 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Jul 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 24 May 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 27 Sep 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 19 Jan 2021 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy the small family feel of the school.
- The school provides caring attention from staff who nurture pupils.
- Relationships between pupils and staff are trusting.
Areas for Improvement
- The quality of education is inadequate.
- The curriculum lacks ambition and breadth.
- Pupils are not adequately prepared for life in modern Britain.
- Behavior management strategies are ineffective.
- Safeguarding practices do not meet statutory requirements.
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