Mayfield School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Mayfield School
Address: Moor Lane, Watcombe
Town/City: Torquay
County: Devon
Postcode: TQ2 8NH
Telephone Number: 01803 328375
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 2-19
Type: Community special school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Stuart Heron
Capacity: 200
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 304 (71% boys & 29% girls)
Enrollment: 152% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 56.1%

SEN Provisions

  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
  • SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
  • PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 113641
DfE Number: 880/7042
UKPRN: 10016472
UPRN: 100041053338
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Torbay (E06000027)
Constituency: Torbay (E14001551)
Electoral Ward: Barton with Watcombe (E05012254)

Easting & Northing: 291896E, 67396N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 29' 49.2" N 3° 31' 31.48" W
Plus Code: 9C2RFFWF+RR

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Combe Pafford School (0.2km)
  2. Watcombe Primary School (0.3km)
  3. St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School (1.3km)
  4. Lift Barton Hill (1.3km)
  5. St Cuthbert Mayne School (1.4km)
  6. Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay (1.5km)
  7. The Lodestar Academy (1.6km)
  8. Abbey School (1.6km)
  9. St Margaret's Academy (1.6km)
  10. Homelands Primary School (1.8km)
Governors

  • Mrs Claire Baker - Governor. Appointed on 2 May 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 May 2028.
  • Mr Matt Burrell - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 27 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 March 2029.
  • Mr Sam Caunter - Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 5 October 2029.
  • Ms Katie Cavanna - Governor. Appointed on 6 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 March 2026.
  • Mr Stephen France - Governor. Appointed on 5 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 June 2027.
  • Mr Simon Gardiner - Governor. Appointed on 11 July 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 July 2026.
  • Mr Simon Gardiner - Governor. Appointed on 11 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 July 2030.
  • Mr Jake Grinsill - Governor. Appointed on 16 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 December 2029.
  • Miss Tara Hawthorn - Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 March 2027.
  • Dr Terry Jackson - Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 November 2029.
  • Mr Robert Julian - Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 March 2027.
  • Ms Carol Lawson - Governor. Appointed on 28 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 January 2027.
  • Miss Nicola Murphy - Governor. Appointed on 22 February 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 March 2027.
  • Mrs Nicola Timmins - Governor. Appointed on 30 October 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 29 October 2027.