Open Special Mixed

Mayfield School

Moor Lane, Torquay, TQ2 8NH
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Mayfield School
Torquay, TQ2 8NH
264 Pupils
200 Capacity
2–19 Age Range
52.70% FSM %
186 Boys
78 Girls
About Mayfield School

Mayfield School is a mixed-gender Special schools located in Torquay, Torbay, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 2–19 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 264 pupils on roll. School capacity: 200. Current headteacher: Stuart Heron.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Torbay
Region South West
Administrative District Torbay
Parliamentary Constituency Torbay
Ward Barton with Watcombe
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10016472
URN 113641
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Matt Burrell Chair of Governors 27/03/2021 26/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matt Burrell Chair of Governors 27/03/2025 26/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Heidi Baker Governor 05/10/2024 07/07/2025 Appointed by LA
Mrs Claire Baker Governor 02/05/2024 01/05/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Sam Caunter Governor 06/10/2025 05/10/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Ms Katie Cavanna Governor 06/02/2023 05/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Stephen France Governor 05/06/2023 04/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Simon Gardiner Governor 11/07/2022 10/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jake Grinsill Governor 16/12/2025 15/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Tara Hawthorn Governor 27/03/2023 26/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Terry Jackson Governor 28/11/2025 28/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Robert Julian Governor 27/03/2023 26/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Combe Pafford School
0.23 km • Torquay
Other
Watcombe Primary School
0.26 km • Torquay
Other
St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School
1.25 km • Torquay
Other
Lift Barton Hill
1.3 km • Torquay
Other
St Cuthbert Mayne School
1.42 km • Torquay
Other
Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay
1.51 km • Torquay
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Mayfield School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Torquay, Torbay.
Mayfield School has 264 pupils, with a capacity of 200.
Mayfield School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
The Headteacher at Mayfield School is Mr Stuart Heron.
Mayfield School is at Moor Lane, Watcombe, Torquay, TQ2 8NH, in the Torbay local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Mayfield School: Has a sixth form.
Mayfield School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Stuart Heron
Moor Lane, Watcombe, Torquay, TQ2 8NH
01803328375
www.mayfieldtorbay.org
Location
TQ2 8NH  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 113641
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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