Mander Portman Woodward Independent College
URN: 103587 • Birmingham B15 3AU
Overview
- Name
- Mander Portman Woodward Independent College
- URN
- 103587
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 66.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mark Shingleton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01214549637
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 16 - 18 Greenfield Crescent, Birmingham B15 3AU
Summary
Mander Portman Woodward Independent College (MPW) in Birmingham is part of a well-established group of independent colleges, founded in 1973. Catering to students aged 14 to 19, MPW offers a tailored educational experience, focusing on A level and GCSE courses. The college promotes a supportive environment where small class sizes and high-quality teaching foster academic success and personal development.
The college's mission is to help students build confidence and maturity while achieving their academic aspirations. MPW emphasises a broad and flexible curriculum, allowing for bespoke programmes that cater to individual needs and interests. Students receive excellent pastoral care, ensuring they are supported through the emotional and personal challenges typical of this age group.
With a current enrolment of 138 students and a capacity of 260, MPW Birmingham is committed to creating a community where students can thrive academically and socially. The college actively encourages collaboration with parents to instil a strong work ethic and self-belief, ultimately guiding students towards successful progression to higher education.
The college's mission is to help students build confidence and maturity while achieving their academic aspirations. MPW emphasises a broad and flexible curriculum, allowing for bespoke programmes that cater to individual needs and interests. Students receive excellent pastoral care, ensuring they are supported through the emotional and personal challenges typical of this age group.
With a current enrolment of 138 students and a capacity of 260, MPW Birmingham is committed to creating a community where students can thrive academically and socially. The college actively encourages collaboration with parents to instil a strong work ethic and self-belief, ultimately guiding students towards successful progression to higher education.
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Nearby alternatives
- The Lambs Christian School (73.2)
- Brays School (69.8)
- Hamd House School (69.6)
- Wilson Stuart School (68.7)
- Riverside Education (66.4)
Key details
- LA
- Birmingham
- Age range
- 14 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 260
- Pupils
- 138
- Boys
- 84
- Girls
- 54
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1987-09-24
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-03-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 138 | 84 | 54 | 260 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 199 | 116 | 83 | 260 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 195 | 106 | 89 | 260 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 195 | 106 | 89 | 260 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 207 | 124 | 83 | 260 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 248 | 157 | 91 | 260 | 0.00 |
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