Mayfield Primary School
95%
Capacity
400
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Mayfield Primary School
Mayfield Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Cambridge community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 400 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Mayfield Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher S Stepney, it falls under Cambridgeshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7685th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 26 in Cambridge.
Mayfield Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 159 applications for 60 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Mayfield Primary School include Sensory Room, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Gymnastics, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Art Club, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cambridge, Mayfield Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Warwick Road, Cambridge, Cambridge, CB4 3HN |
| Headteacher | S Stepney |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Number of Pupils | 400 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.3% |
| School Capacity | 400 / 420 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 May 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7685th of 13,686
Nationally
824th of 1,612
In East of England
17th of 26
In Cambridge
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
60%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
159
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
43 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Warwick Road, Cambridge
Cambridge, CB4 3HN
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