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Mayfield School
Pedley Road, Dagenham RM8 1XE
Mayfield School is a non-selective secondary school maintained by the local authority (Redbridge). It has about 1,900 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In November 2018 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Sixth form, Destinations, Disadvantaged pupils and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Attendance, Environment, Finances and Attainment.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment is below average, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very high. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Poor. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite high.
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is very high.

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