Address: 18 Saltram Crescent, London W9 3HR
Website: maidavaleschool.com
Founded: 2020
Pupils: 210, coed aged 11-18
Termly Fees: £10,508.40
Head Teacher: Magnus Bashaarat
Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational; all faiths welcome
Entrance Procedure: Interview and entrance exam
School Visits: Regular open events and individual visits available
Contact: [email protected] or 020 4511 6000
The Curriculum
MVS offers an innovative curriculum with project-based learning at KS3, a three-year GCSE programme at KS4 and expertly structured 90-minute lessons that provide time for creative and critical thinking. The sixth form offers an array of traditional subjects alongside future-ready courses such as digital media production that prepare students for life beyond the classroom. The teaching values aim to educate both intellect and character, helping students find their strengths while developing a love of learning. MVS’ More Able programme nurtures pupils with high potential.
Sport & The Arts
MVS punches well above its weight in sport, where inclusion comes first. Students enjoy at least four and a half hours each week, and over 80 percent represent the school in more than 100 annual fixtures, including traditional sports as well as innovative clubs such as parkour and esport. Several national athletes flourish at MVS, backed by an ambitious, supportive school community. Creativity flows through the school, from an industry-level DT lab and food tech kitchen to the top floor music suite, theatre and light-filled art studio.
Pastoral Care
Strong, personalised pastoral care sits at the heart of MVS, where the happiness and wellbeing of every student is paramount. Personal tutor groups meet each morning and are vertically mixed across years, giving students the opportunity to spend time together. Sixth form peer mentors are paired with younger students to act as big brother or big sister figures. Parents are welcomed into the school through an open-door policy, and the school hosts regular parent workshops focused on topics such as parenting in the digital age.
Exit Destinations
Leavers progress to Russell Group universities, top art schools and leading US institutions.
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
To treat education like a shared journey between pupils, parents and the school. At Maida Vale, we look beyond academic ability, seeking curiosity, enthusiasm and a spark of passion in every child.
