Mander Portman Woodward School
URN: 100540 • LONDON SW7 5AB
Overview
- Name
- Mander Portman Woodward School
- URN
- 100540
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 37.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sally Powell (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 02078351355
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 90-92 Queen's Gate, LONDON SW7 5AB
Summary
Mander Portman Woodward School (MPW) is an independent college located in Kensington and Chelsea, London, serving 563 mixed-gender students. Established in 1973, MPW is known for its tailored educational approach, providing bespoke A level and GCSE programmes designed to meet individual student needs. The school emphasizes small class sizes and high-quality teaching, fostering an environment that encourages academic achievement and personal growth.
The institution prioritizes the development of students' confidence, maturity, and skills, aiming to transform academic aspirations into reality. With a strong focus on pastoral care, MPW supports students through their educational journey, helping them navigate personal and emotional challenges typical of the 14 to 19 age group. The college also offers extensive guidance for higher education, ensuring students are well-prepared for competitive university placements.
MPW is part of a group that includes colleges in Birmingham and Cambridge, creating a collaborative community that values academic excellence and inclusivity. The school maintains a commitment to fostering a culture of success, working closely with parents to instill a strong work ethic and self-belief in students.
The institution prioritizes the development of students' confidence, maturity, and skills, aiming to transform academic aspirations into reality. With a strong focus on pastoral care, MPW supports students through their educational journey, helping them navigate personal and emotional challenges typical of the 14 to 19 age group. The college also offers extensive guidance for higher education, ensuring students are well-prepared for competitive university placements.
MPW is part of a group that includes colleges in Birmingham and Cambridge, creating a collaborative community that values academic excellence and inclusivity. The school maintains a commitment to fostering a culture of success, working closely with parents to instill a strong work ethic and self-belief in students.
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Nearby alternatives
- Azhar Academy Girls School (75.2)
- Spa School (73.2)
- Harris Aspire Academy (72.7)
- Hawkswood Primary PRU (72.7)
- The Pears Family School (72.7)
Key details
- LA
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Age range
- 14 - 20
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 700
- Pupils
- 563
- Boys
- 270
- Girls
- 293
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1987-04-02
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 563 | 270 | 293 | 700 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 589 | 299 | 290 | 700 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 429 | 197 | 232 | 700 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 429 | 197 | 232 | 700 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 439 | 208 | 231 | 700 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 604 | 301 | 303 | 700 | 0.00 |
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