Mander Portman Woodward School

Description

Mander Portman Woodward School is an independent Secondary school in non-selective for kids aged 14 to 20. Leading fifth- and sixth-form college offering a wide range of GCSE and A level subjects in a socially relaxed yet highly academically disciplined environment.

Facilities

  • Classroom facilities are designed to make the most of the 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.
  • Each subject is taught in its own specialist area under the control of the relevant Head of Department.
  • They have seven Science laboratories: two for Biology, two for Chemistry and two for Physics, as well as one for Computer Science. The Arts Department has an art studio, two photography studios, a ceramics studio, a textiles studio and a Graphics studio. There are specialised rooms for many other subjects, including Drama, Film Studies, Music and Modern Languages. We also have use of a local theatre for our drama classes.
  • 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. There is 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.

Features

Things to note

With over 30 subjects on offer, they believe in providing you with a broad range of subjects, including compulsory subjects such as Maths and English and a wide choice of other courses.

Extra Curricular

Please check the school website link for details.

Selection Criteria: Selective

Admission Details

All students attending MPW’s full-time courses (excluding Easter revision courses and individual tuition) are required to have an admissions interview with a senior member of staff in person prior to enrolling.

The purpose of the consultation is also to assess your educational background and provide academic counselling on how best to achieve your future objectives. Guidance will be provided on the course and subjects that best suit your needs. These sessions are also designed to answer any questions that you have about college, teaching methods and indeed your career aspirations.

The team here are always willing to help prospective students and parents find out more about the college and what they offer. If you would like to request a prospectus, to arrange an informal initial meeting and tour of the college or have any questions, please contact the college on 020 7835 1355.

Fees

Fees: Academic Year 2022-2023: The tuition fees at MPW depend on the number and level of the courses being studied. They do not have a fixed fee per year group and, indeed, many students at MPW combine courses across year groups. The basic fee for full-time students is £10,765 per term at both A level and GCSE.

Scholarships

Type and nature of awards available:

  • Academic scholarships: awarded to students who are able to demonstrate excellent general all round academic ability or outstanding ability in a particular subject area.
  • Creative and performing arts scholarships: awarded to students who are able to demonstrate excellence in art, drama or music.
  • The Woodward scholarship: named in honour of Robert Woodward, one of the founders of MPW, and awarded to a student studying English Literature as one of their subjects at A level.

Each year MPW sets a budget for academic awards based on anticipated fee income. The value of scholarships ranging between 15-40% of tuition fees, with the exception of the Woodward Scholarship which is up to a full fees award. Scholarships are typically valid for the entire duration of the programme for which a student is enrolled.

Please contact Admissions Officer ([email protected]) for details on how to apply for a scholarship.

Achievements

Please check the school website link for details.

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