Welcome to Mayfield Preparatory School, Walsall

Welcome to Mayfield Preparatory School, a co-educational independent preparatory school in the West Midlands, founded in 1893 and set in extensive wooded grounds on the edge of the town of Walsall. Mayfield offers a long standing tradition of academic achievement with excellent results in national testing and an outstanding record of success at 11+ entrance examinations.

For many years, Mayfield has been held in great esteem for providing generations of children with an unrivalled start to their education and is widely regarded as one of the leading Prep schools in the West Midlands.

At Mayfield, our aim is to provide the highest standards of education for our pupils in a safe, secure and nurturing learning environment that allows our children to develop their potential and individuality.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday 15th October 2025
14:30	Early Years Harvest Festival
Thursday 16th October 2025
09:00	Harvest Festival
15:30	Lower III Destinations meetings
Friday 17th October 2025
15:30	End of half term
15:30	Hallowe'en Disco
Monday 3rd November 2025
08:30	Start of half term
09:30	Diwali Assembly and activities
Tuesday 4th November 2025
09:00	Walsall LA Flu Vaccinations in school
Wednesday 12th November 2025
09:00	Mayfield Maths Quiz
Friday 14th November 2025
08:30	Children in Need
Friday 28th November 2025
14:00	Transition and Form I Nativity to parents
Wednesday 3rd December 2025
09:00	Transition to Lower III to Lichfield Garrick to see Cinderella
14:45	Nursery & Kindergarten Nativity to parents
Monday 8th December 2025
13:45	Lower School Christmas Party
Tuesday 9th December 2025
13:45	Upper School Christmas Party
Wednesday 10th December 2025
15:30	Christmas Movie Night
Thursday 11th December 2025
09:00	Carol Service
13:00	Early Years Christmas Party
Friday 12th December 2025
08:30	Christmas Jumper Day
12:30	End of term (12.30pm)

Latest News

Lower III Leadership Roles

Lower III pupils were democratically voted into their leadership roles by staff and pupils. The roles are as follows:

29th September 2025

Upper II Walsall Art Gallery Trip

Upper II had a great time at The New Art Gallery. They experienced a Plaster Casting workshop with the Artist, Katie. Well done Upper II on the fantastic work you created. Everyone had a great day and thank you to Mrs Hatton for organising the trip.

26th September 2025

New Computers

The IT suite and Early Years have been given new computers in order for pupils to use the new Windows 11 format. The IT suite is looking smart and fresh with the new computers. With bigger screens and a more compact system, pupils now have more space to work during Computing lessons. All devices are up to date with the latest applications and pupils have been adapting to using the new Windows 11 format.

11th September 2025

Black Country Finals Netball Tournament

A group of children from year 5 and 6 went to Wolverhampton university Walsall campus, to participate in the Black Country Finals Netball Tournament. It was a lovely warm day with plenty of sports, fun and teamwork. Although the results didn’t go our way, everyone in the team tried their hardest and it was a day to never forget.

27th June 2025

Sports Days

Upper School and Lower School both took part in their respective Sports Days with the weather holding out for both. Glorious sunshine and warm weather meant all events were successfully completed. Upper School took part in the hurdles, sprints and team relays, with Lower III also completing the gruelling 600m race in the heat. Saran and Avraj both winning their races and then went on to win the overall competition for the girls’ and boys’ trophies.

27th June 2025