Maida Vale School
URN: 147957 • W9 3HR
Overview
- Name
- Maida Vale School
- URN
- 147957
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Magnus Bashaarat (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02045116000
- Website
- Visit Maida Vale School website
- Address
-
18 Saltram Crescent, W9 3HR
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Summary
Maida Vale School is an independent co-educational senior school located in Westminster, London, catering to students aged 11 to 18. With a current enrolment of 205 pupils and a capacity for 620, the school emphasizes a holistic, child-centred education. It operates under the Gardener Schools Group, which promotes collaboration and resource sharing among its institutions.
The curriculum at Maida Vale is designed to foster innovation and creativity, with subject specialists delivering lessons in state-of-the-art facilities. The school employs a unique timetable featuring 90-minute lessons and three-year GCSE courses, allowing students ample time to engage deeply with their studies. Opportunities for involvement in extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and community service, are integral to the school's ethos, encouraging students to explore their interests and develop their skills.
Maida Vale School values strong community engagement, operating an 'Open Door' policy that fosters communication between parents, teachers, and students. The school provides a welcoming environment, including a dedicated Parent Café, where parents can connect and discuss their child's progress. Admissions are based on examinations and interviews for Year 7 and Year 12 entry.
The curriculum at Maida Vale is designed to foster innovation and creativity, with subject specialists delivering lessons in state-of-the-art facilities. The school employs a unique timetable featuring 90-minute lessons and three-year GCSE courses, allowing students ample time to engage deeply with their studies. Opportunities for involvement in extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and community service, are integral to the school's ethos, encouraging students to explore their interests and develop their skills.
Maida Vale School values strong community engagement, operating an 'Open Door' policy that fosters communication between parents, teachers, and students. The school provides a welcoming environment, including a dedicated Parent Café, where parents can connect and discuss their child's progress. Admissions are based on examinations and interviews for Year 7 and Year 12 entry.
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Nearby alternatives
- Halcyon London International School (66.3)
- L'Ecole Bilingue Elementaire (66.0)
- Connaught House School (55.7)
- St John's Wood Pre-Preparatory School (55.4)
- Unity Girls High School (55.2)
Key details
- LA
- Westminster
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 620
- Pupils
- 205
- Boys
- 136
- Girls
- 69
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2020-08-25
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-11-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 205 | 136 | 69 | 620 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 171 | 110 | 61 | 620 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 119 | 68 | 51 | 620 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 119 | 68 | 51 | 620 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 61 | 33 | 28 | 620 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 620 |
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