Mander Portman Woodward, London, UK

The school was formed in its current structure in 1973 by Robert Woodward, Rodney Portman and Nicholas Mander with the aim of applying University of Cambridge-style tutorial teaching to school age students

Facilities at MPW London

Classroom teaching

Classroom facilities are designed to make the most of  teaching model of fewer than 10 students per group – seminar configurations and tutor presentations via whiteboard, interactive whiteboard or group discussion. Nearly every classroom is fully equipped with audio-visual facilities for screen-based learning. For lessons requiring practical work, there are six PC laboratories equipped with a computer for every student.

Departmental organisation

Each subject is taught in its own specialist area under the control of the relevant Head of Department. They have six Science laboratories: two for Biology, two for Chemistry and one each for Physics and ICT. The Arts Department has an art studio, two photography studios, a ceramics studio and a drama studio. There are specialised rooms for many other subjects, including Film Studies, Music and Modern Languages.

Outside the classroom

Students have access to computers throughout the college for private study including in each of the three libraries. The Internet Café provides a more relaxed environment for both study and leisure and is equipped with computers for student use. Next door to this is a common room and a cafeteria serving lunch, drinks and snacks. A wireless network is available throughout the college buildings for students to use with their own laptops, tablets or smartphones.

MPW London is a member of the Independent Schools Council (ISC) and is inspected by the ISI. In its most recent inspection, MPW London was awarded the highest grade, Excellent, across all inspection categories.  MPW Birmingham and MPW Cambridge are registered as independent schools with the Department for Education and are inspected by Ofsted. The highest grade, Outstanding, was awarded to MPW Birmingham and MPW Cambridge across all five of Ofsted’s key assessment areas in their most recent inspections.

International students can choose to be accommodated in supervised student residences, studios and multiple occupancy flats, or with host families carefully selected by the college.