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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 October 2018 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Disadvantaged pupils, Destinations, Sixth form and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Environment, Finances and Attendance.
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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Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
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
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is below average, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Representation: In 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
Progress: About average. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attainment: About 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.)
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is very high.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Poor. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite high.
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