Mayfield School vs Uplands Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 7.0 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
Uplands Academy
Wadhurst · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
699 students
| Measure | Mayfield School Mayfield, South East | Uplands Academy Wadhurst, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #164 of 679 | #400 of 679 |
| National rank | #677 of 4,090 | #2434 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 349 | 699 |
| Pupils on roll | 349 | 699 |
| Free school meals | – | 22.7% |
| Capacity filled | 82.1% | 69.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 63.5 | 42.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.5% | 37% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.1% | 69.7% |
| EBacc average points | 5.06 | 3.64 |
| A level points per entry | 44.6 | 27.9 |
| town | Mayfield | Wadhurst |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.mayfieldgirls.org/ | www.uplands-academy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Mayfield School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.2 vs 40.6).
- •Uplands Academy is the larger school with 699 students compared with 349.
- •Mayfield School is a independent school while Uplands Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Mayfield School is girls and Uplands Academy 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 Uplands Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Mayfield School ranks higher (78.2 vs 40.6 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 Uplands Academy?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Mayfield and Wadhurst in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mayfield School: 349. Uplands Academy: 699. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mayfield School and Uplands Academy rank in South East?
Mayfield School is 164th of 679 and Uplands Academy is 400th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).