Mayville High School
Mayville High School follows pupils through from age two to sixteen on a single site in Southsea, Portsmouth, giving families an unusually long continuity of care. With 448 pupils on roll, it sits firmly in the small-school category, and its most recent ISI inspection judged it excellent overall, with personal development also rated excellent and all compliance standards met. Roughly a quarter of pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a school comfortable adapting to a range of learning needs. Under headteacher Mrs Sarah George, day fees run from £10,602 to £17,394 a year depending on age.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
19%
National average 23%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 25 November 2024
Teaching & academics
Pupils work towards GCSEs, with a notably broad subject menu spanning English Literature, Business Studies, Geography, History, Sociology, Religious Studies, Drama & Theatre Studies, Computer Studies and Design & Technology. French is the modern language on offer. At the top grades the picture is modest: 19% of GCSE entries reached grades 9-7, a little below the national average of 23%. The strong personal development rating and high level of SEN support point to a school that prioritises supporting each pupil as much as headline results.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Headteacher · Mrs Sarah George
Beyond the classroom
Team sport is a clear thread, with hockey, netball, rugby, football and volleyball all part of the offering. The mix of individual and team games gives pupils plenty of options through the senior years.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 24.89%
- EHC plans
- 1.75%
Mobile phone policy
Phones are collected by form teachers at the beginning of the day and returned at the end of afternoon registration. Phones may be used in lessons if required under teacher supervision.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £10,602 - £17,394
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.