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Minerva Virtual Academy

London, Westminster, Greater London · SW9 7QD

Founded in 2020, Minerva Virtual Academy is one of the newer names in independent education, built around remote learning rather than a traditional campus. Despite its short history, the school has grown to around 1,100 pupils, making it a large institution by independent standards. It is non-denominational and mixed, with no boarding, and is led by Principal Suzanne Lindley. Inspection falls under the ISI, the body responsible for independent schools.

1,100

Pupils

£8,830

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
1,100
Location
London, Westminster, Greater London
Website
https://www.minervavirtual.com/

Headteacher

Principal Suzanne Lindley

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Latest results

GCSE grade 9-7

23%

A-level A*-A

20%

A-level A*-B

32%

Teaching & academics

The school offers GCSEs and A-levels, with a small sixth form of about 75 pupils. At GCSE, 23% of grades reached the top 9-7 band, while at A-level 20% were graded A*-A and 32% A*-B. These figures suggest a broad intake rather than a highly selective academic profile, and parents may wish to consider the results alongside the flexible, virtual model the school is built on.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils
75

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-level

Ethos & heritage

Founded
2020
Religious character
Non-denominational
Boarding
No

Money matters

Day fees (per year)
£8,830

The last word

A genuinely modern alternative: a large, fully virtual independent school for families who want academic structure without a physical campus.

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Minerva Virtual Academy 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Minerva Virtual Academy located?

Minerva Virtual Academy is located at London, SW9 7QD.

What type of school is Minerva Virtual Academy?

Minerva Virtual Academy is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.

How many pupils attend Minerva Virtual Academy?

Minerva Virtual Academy has approximately 1,100 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.