Headteacher’s Welcome

Mayfield School is at the heart of the local community, providing high-quality education, enriching experiences, and meaningful opportunities for children aged 4-19. As a small special school with just 130 pupils, we take great pride in the big impact we make on the lives of our students and their families.

At Mayfield, we nurture every pupil, providing a highly individualised, one-size-fits-one approach to learning that enables our young people to reach their full potential. Our safe, happy, and well-regulated learning community is built on strong relationships and a shared commitment to empowering pupils with the key skills they need for life. 

To us, there is no such phrase as “I can’t” – we say, “you can’t yet, so let us find a way”.

What makes Mayfield unique is the expert way we shape our provision around each pupil’s needs. Our talented staff team truly knows every individual, delivering a highly ambitious, carefully planned curriculum designed to help each pupil thrive. Every step is meticulously structured, building on pupils’ strengths and celebrating their progress, no matter how big or small. Success for us is measured not just in academic achievements but in how well our students are prepared for their next steps, towards independence, further education, and meaningful life skills.

As Headteacher, I feel incredibly proud of what we achieve together as a school community. We warmly invite you to visit and experience the Mayfield difference first-hand. To arrange a visit, please contact our school office, we would be delighted to welcome you.

Ian Dickson

Headteacher