Mayfield School
“Actions Not Words”
Situated in the village of Mayfield, East Sussex, Mayfield School is an independent Catholic boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18. Occupying the historic Old Palace of the Archbishops of Canterbury, the school features 14th-century buildings and a medieval chapel. It claims to follow a "Cornelian" ethos, focusing on intellectual curiosity, integrity, and compassion. Set within rural grounds, the school offers over 80 co-curricular activities and supports a diverse community of more than 20 nationalities. The school aims to nurture the whole person, balancing academic standards with spiritual and emotional resilience.
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Last updated on 3 March 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)
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Fees (Day Pupils)
Vs. National Average
+14.2%
Mayfield School's fees are 14.2% higher than the national average.
Vs. County Average
+17.2%
Mayfield School's fees are 17.2% higher than the county average.
Based on 14 schools in East Sussex and 209 nationally.
Note: based on core termly fees including mandatory lunch and learning materials charges but excluding any discounts or other additional charges for extra-curriculars, registration, etc. Please check the schools' official websites for full fees and charges.
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