Heathfield Community College vs Mayfield School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 6.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heathfield Community College
Heathfield · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,416 students
Mayfield School
Mayfield · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
349 students
| Measure | Heathfield Community College Heathfield, South East | Mayfield School Mayfield, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #178 of 679 | #164 of 679 |
| National rank | #753 of 4,090 | #677 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,416 | 349 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,416 | 349 |
| Free school meals | 16.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 94.4% | 82.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.6 | 63.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53.9% | 35.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.3% | 58.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.49 | 5.06 |
| A level points per entry | 38.8 | 44.6 |
| town | Heathfield | Mayfield |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.heathfieldcc.co.uk | www.mayfieldgirls.org/ |
The verdict
- •Mayfield School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.2 vs 75.8).
- •Heathfield Community College is the larger school with 1,416 students compared with 349.
- •Heathfield Community College is a local authority school while Mayfield School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Heathfield Community College is co-educational and Mayfield School is girls.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Heathfield Community College better than Mayfield School?
On the Success Index (England), Mayfield School ranks higher (78.2 vs 75.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Heathfield Community College and Mayfield School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Heathfield and Mayfield in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heathfield Community College: 1,416. Mayfield School: 349. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heathfield Community College and Mayfield School rank in South East?
Heathfield Community College is 178th of 679 and Mayfield School is 164th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).