Mayfield School vs Rotherfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mayfield School
Mayfield · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
349 students
Rotherfield Primary School
Crowborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
| Measure | Mayfield School Mayfield, South East | Rotherfield Primary School Crowborough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #164 of 679 | #1461 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #677 of 4,090 | #8416 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 349 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 349 | 209 |
| Free school meals | – | 12.4% |
| Capacity filled | 82.1% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 63.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.06 | – |
| A level points per entry | 44.6 | – |
| town | Mayfield | Crowborough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.mayfieldgirls.org/ | www.rotherfieldprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Mayfield School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.2 vs 48.1).
- •Mayfield School is the larger school with 349 students compared with 209.
- •Mayfield School is a independent school while Rotherfield Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Mayfield School is girls and Rotherfield Primary School is co-educational.
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 Mayfield School better than Rotherfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mayfield School ranks higher (78.2 vs 48.1 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 Mayfield School and Rotherfield Primary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Mayfield and Crowborough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mayfield School: 349. Rotherfield Primary School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mayfield School and Rotherfield Primary School rank in South East?
Mayfield School is 164th of 679 and Rotherfield Primary School is 1461st of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).