Mayfield School is an all-through mainstream school in Portsmouth for children and young people aged 4 to 16. In January 2026, 231 of its 1,354 pupils (17.1%) were getting SEN support and 55 (4.1%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 4–16
- 1,354 pupils
- Ofsted: Inadequate
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Portsmouth.
17.1% get SEN support
231 of 1,354 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
4.1% have an EHC plan
55 of 1,354 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health119
- Moderate learning difficulty53
- Speech, language and communication46
- Autism24
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia15
- Physical disability6
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream all-through school
- Run as
- Academy (sponsored)
- Ages
- 4 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 1,354 (places for 1,450)
- Headteacher
- Mr Ashley Howard
- Part of
- The Salterns Academy Trust
- Free school meals
- 35.5% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Portsmouth
- School reference (URN)
- 150362
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Portsmouth council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Serious weaknesses. Rated Inadequate, November 2022; school remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (November 2021)
Ofsted has placed this school in serious weaknesses.
Rated Inadequate at its last graded inspection, in November 2022.
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesInadequate
- Personal developmentRequires improvement
- Leadership and managementInadequate
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingNot effective
Since then: School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (ungraded inspection, November 2021).
Contact and getting there
Mayfield Road, North End, Portsmouth, PO2 0RH
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Cliffdale Primary Academy Special school · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted report card (2025) 0.2 miles
- Trafalgar School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.7 miles
- The Flying Bull Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 0.9 miles
- The Harbour School Special school · Ages 5–19 · Ofsted report card (2026) 0.9 miles
Other mainstream schools
- King's Academy College Park (Infant) Primary · Ages 4–7 · SEN support 7.9%, EHC plans 2.3% 0.2 miles
- King's Academy College Park (Junior) Primary · Ages 7–11 · SEN support 9.2%, EHC plans 3.5% 0.2 miles
- Copnor Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 9%, EHC plans 3.5% 0.4 miles
All mainstream schools in Portsmouth SEND schools in Portsmouth
Questions about Mayfield School
How many pupils at Mayfield School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 231 of the 1,354 pupils (17.1%) were getting SEN support and 55 (4.1%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Mayfield School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (119 pupils), moderate learning difficulties (53 pupils) and speech, language and communication needs (46 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Mayfield School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Mayfield School?
Through Portsmouth council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Mayfield School?
You can ask for Mayfield School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Mayfield School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Trafalgar School, about 0.7 miles away.
Where is Mayfield School?
Mayfield Road, North End, Portsmouth, PO2 0RH, in Portsmouth.
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