The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 80% capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 8.0 vs national 43.8)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
8.0
35.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.24
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
37% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 14–20
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 563
- Capacity
- 80%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Head
- Dr Sally Powell (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
90-92 Queen's Gate, LONDON, SW7 5AB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPark Walk Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Frederick Hugh House
Independent · 1.2km away
Ashburnham Community School
Primary · 1.3km away
The London Oratory School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Fulham Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Chelsea Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Westbridge Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre
Nursery · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Mander Portman Woodward School a selective school?
No. Mander Portman Woodward School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Mander Portman Woodward School?
Mander Portman Woodward School currently has 563 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mander Portman Woodward School take?
Mander Portman Woodward School caters for pupils aged 14 to 20.
Where is Mander Portman Woodward School?
Mander Portman Woodward School is in LONDON, SW7 5AB, in the Kensington and Chelsea local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mander Portman Woodward School have a sixth form?
Yes, Mander Portman Woodward School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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