What did Ofsted judge Mayfield Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Mayfield Primary School's overall effectiveness as Requires improvement at its inspection in June 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Mayfield Primary School?

Mayfield Primary School has 413 pupils on roll.

What ages does Mayfield Primary School take?

Mayfield Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Mayfield Primary School located?

Mayfield Primary School is located in Oldham, OL1 4LG, Oldham.

How do I apply to Mayfield Primary School?

Mayfield Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How are Reception places decided at Mayfield Primary School?

When Mayfield Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children Looked After, Previously Looked After and Internationally Adopted Children Previously Looked After — This includes any Children Looked After (CLA) or children previously looked after, and any child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residence or special guardianship order. 'Looked after' means that the child was: (a) in the care of a Local Authority, or; (b) being provided with accommodation by a Local Authority in the exercise of their social services functions. This criteria also includes children looked after and all previously looked after children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England if they were in the care of or were accommodated by a public authority, a religious organisation, or any other provider of care whose sole or main purpose is to benefit society and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Exceptional medical or social reasons — Those children who are considered to have exceptional medical or social reasons as to why they should attend a particular school. Parents will be required to submit evidence to support their application under this criterion; 3. Sibling at the school — Those children who already have a sibling at the school to which they are applying and who will still be attending when their brother/sister starts in Reception Year, and 1 further criteria. 46 places were offered at this entry point for 2026-27. Tie-break: If the distance between home and school does not distinguish between two or more applicants with equal priority for the remaining place, random allocation will be used as the final tie-breaker. This will be supervised by someone independent of the school.

What is the largest ethnic background at Mayfield Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 65.1% of pupils at Mayfield Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Mayfield Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children Looked After, Previously Looked After and Internationally Adopted Children Previously Looked After — This includes any Children Looked After (CLA) or children previously looked after, and any child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residence or special guardianship order. 'Looked after' means that the child was: (a) in the care of a Local Authority, or; (b) being provided with accommodation by a Local Authority in the exercise of their social services functions. This criteria also includes children looked after and all previously looked after children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England if they were in the care of or were accommodated by a public authority, a religious organisation, or any other provider of care whose sole or main purpose is to benefit society and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Exceptional medical or social reasons — Those children who are considered to have exceptional medical or social reasons as to why they should attend a particular school. Parents will be required to submit evidence to support their application under this criterion.
3Sibling at the school — Those children who already have a sibling at the school to which they are applying and who will still be attending when their brother/sister starts in Reception Year.
4Geographical proximity to school — Geographical proximity to school, with those families living nearest to the school having higher priority. If the distance between home and school does not distinguish between two or more applicants with equal priority for the remaining place, random allocation will be used as the final tie-breaker.

If two applications tie: If the distance between home and school does not distinguish between two or more applicants with equal priority for the remaining place, random allocation will be used as the final tie-breaker. This will be supervised by someone independent of the school.

All children with statements or EHCPs naming the school will be admitted before other children are offered a place. Infant class size legislation applies (max 30 pupils with single teacher). Twins/triplets split will be allocated over PAN and remain excepted pupils. In event of equal distance (e.g. flats), lots will be drawn.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Mayfield Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Mayfield Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Mayfield Primary School's overall effectiveness as Requires improvement at its inspection in June 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Mayfield Primary School?: Mayfield Primary School has 413 pupils on roll.
What ages does Mayfield Primary School take?: Mayfield Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Mayfield Primary School located?: Mayfield Primary School is located in Oldham, OL1 4LG, Oldham.
How do I apply to Mayfield Primary School?: Mayfield Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Mayfield Primary School?: When Mayfield Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children Looked After, Previously Looked After and Internationally Adopted Children Previously Looked After — This includes any Children Looked After (CLA) or children previously looked after, and any child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residence or special guardianship order. 'Looked after' means that the child was: (a) in the care of a Local Authority, or; (b) being provided with accommodation by a Local Authority in the exercise of their social services functions. This criteria also includes children looked after and all previously looked after children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England if they were in the care of or were accommodated by a public authority, a religious organisation, or any other provider of care whose sole or main purpose is to benefit society and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Exceptional medical or social reasons — Those children who are considered to have exceptional medical or social reasons as to why they should attend a particular school. Parents will be required to submit evidence to support their application under this criterion; 3. Sibling at the school — Those children who already have a sibling at the school to which they are applying and who will still be attending when their brother/sister starts in Reception Year, and 1 further criteria. 46 places were offered at this entry point for 2026-27. Tie-break: If the distance between home and school does not distinguish between two or more applicants with equal priority for the remaining place, random allocation will be used as the final tie-breaker. This will be supervised by someone independent of the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Mayfield Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 65.1% of pupils at Mayfield Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Mayfield Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children Looked After, Previously Looked After and Internationally Adopted Children Previously Looked After — This includes any Children Looked After (CLA) or children previously looked after, and any child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residence or special guardianship order. 'Looked after' means that the child was: (a) in the care of a Local Authority, or; (b) being provided with accommodation by a Local Authority in the exercise of their social services functions. This criteria also includes children looked after and all previously looked after children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England if they were in the care of or were accommodated by a public authority, a religious organisation, or any other provider of care whose sole or main purpose is to benefit society and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Exceptional medical or social reasons — Those children who are considered to have exceptional medical or social reasons as to why they should attend a particular school. Parents will be required to submit evidence to support their application under this criterion.
3Sibling at the school — Those children who already have a sibling at the school to which they are applying and who will still be attending when their brother/sister starts in Reception Year.
4Geographical proximity to school — Geographical proximity to school, with those families living nearest to the school having higher priority. If the distance between home and school does not distinguish between two or more applicants with equal priority for the remaining place, random allocation will be used as the final tie-breaker.

Mayfield Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Mayfield Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Mayfield Primary School's overall effectiveness as Requires improvement at its inspection in June 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Mayfield Primary School?: Mayfield Primary School has 413 pupils on roll.
What ages does Mayfield Primary School take?: Mayfield Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Mayfield Primary School located?: Mayfield Primary School is located in Oldham, OL1 4LG, Oldham.
How do I apply to Mayfield Primary School?: Mayfield Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Mayfield Primary School?: When Mayfield Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children Looked After, Previously Looked After and Internationally Adopted Children Previously Looked After — This includes any Children Looked After (CLA) or children previously looked after, and any child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residence or special guardianship order. 'Looked after' means that the child was: (a) in the care of a Local Authority, or; (b) being provided with accommodation by a Local Authority in the exercise of their social services functions. This criteria also includes children looked after and all previously looked after children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England if they were in the care of or were accommodated by a public authority, a religious organisation, or any other provider of care whose sole or main purpose is to benefit society and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Exceptional medical or social reasons — Those children who are considered to have exceptional medical or social reasons as to why they should attend a particular school. Parents will be required to submit evidence to support their application under this criterion; 3. Sibling at the school — Those children who already have a sibling at the school to which they are applying and who will still be attending when their brother/sister starts in Reception Year, and 1 further criteria. 46 places were offered at this entry point for 2026-27. Tie-break: If the distance between home and school does not distinguish between two or more applicants with equal priority for the remaining place, random allocation will be used as the final tie-breaker. This will be supervised by someone independent of the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Mayfield Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 65.1% of pupils at Mayfield Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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