Mander Portman Woodward (MPW)
London, Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London · SW7 5AB
Founded in 1973, Mander Portman Woodward occupies a distinctive niche in the independent sector: a college-style school in Kensington and Chelsea built around older pupils, taking students from 14 through to 20. With 601 on roll and 509 of those in the sixth form, the atmosphere leans towards focused, near-university study rather than a traditional school environment. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated MPW excellent for both education quality and personal development, and found it fully compliant. Notably, more than a third of pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a setting attentive to individual learning needs.
601
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£43,077
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 14-20
- Pupils
- 601
- Location
- London, Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London
- Website
- https://www.mpw.ac.uk/
- Telephone
- 0207 835 1355
Headteacher
Principal Dr Sally Powell
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
34%
A-level A*-A
38%
A-level A*-B
66%
Teaching & academics
Teaching centres on GCSEs, A-levels and the EPQ, with strong subject breadth led by Mathematics, the sciences, Psychology, Economics and English Literature. Results are solid rather than stellar: 38% of A-level entries reached A*-A and 66% A*-B, while 34% of GCSE grades were 9-7. Modern and classical language provision is unusually wide, spanning French, Spanish, Russian and Chinese. The small, sixth-form-heavy structure points to a school that suits motivated students wanting close attention in the run-up to university.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 509
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 35.17%
- EHC plans
- 1.42%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1973
- Boarding
- Yes
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £43,077
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 18 March 2025
The last word
An academically serious, sixth-form-focused London college for students who thrive on individual attention; scholarships, including a Woodward award covering up to full fees for English Literature, can ease day fees of up to £43,077.
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Mander Portman Woodward (MPW) 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Mander Portman Woodward (MPW) located?
Mander Portman Woodward (MPW) is located at 90–92 Queen’s Gate, London, SW7 5AB.
What type of school is Mander Portman Woodward (MPW)?
Mander Portman Woodward (MPW) is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend Mander Portman Woodward (MPW)?
Mander Portman Woodward (MPW) has approximately 601 pupils on roll.
What is Mander Portman Woodward (MPW)'s inspection rating?
Mander Portman Woodward (MPW) is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 18 March 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.