The Mall School
Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London · TW2 5NQ
A small independent school in Twickenham, The Mall takes mixed pupils from ages four to eleven, with around 214 children on roll. Its intimate scale is reflected in an ISI inspection that judged the school excellent overall, with personal development also rated excellent and all compliance standards met. Under Headmaster Sam Gosden, it offers a close-knit environment well suited to families who value individual attention during the primary years.
214
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£21,216
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 4-11
- Pupils
- 214
- Location
- Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London
- Website
- https://www.themallschool.org.uk/
- Telephone
- 020 8977 2523
Headteacher
Headmaster Sam Gosden
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Teaching & academics
The most recent ISI inspection rated the school excellent, a recognition that covers both the quality of pupils' achievements and their personal development. Roughly eight per cent of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a setting geared towards mainstream learners with provision for those who need additional help. Academic scholarships reward able pupils, while the small roll allows teaching to be closely tailored.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 7.94%
- EHC plans
- 0.47%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Beyond the classroom
A sports scholarship signals that physical activity has a meaningful place alongside academic life. Residential trips form part of the wider programme, with mobile phones kept out of bounds to keep pupils engaged.
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Mobile phones not permitted to be used in school. If a pupil brings one (usually only in year 6 if making own way to/from school), must hand in to reception upon arrival and collect at end of day. No mobile phones on residential trips.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £18,885 - £21,216
Available from year 3
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 10 September 2025
The last word
A small, excellent-rated prep school in Twickenham where individual attention is the defining feature. Bursaries from Year 3 and both academic and sports scholarships widen access to a setting that would otherwise sit firmly at the independent end.
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The Mall School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is The Mall School located?
The Mall School is located at 185 Hampton Road, Twickenham, Twickenham, TW2 5NQ.
What type of school is The Mall School?
The Mall School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend The Mall School?
The Mall School has approximately 214 pupils on roll.
What is The Mall School's inspection rating?
The Mall School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 10 September 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.