ethos
The school has a strong sense of community, with parents actively brought into the life of the school. Its student-centred philosophy underpins flexible academic pathways.
Data profile
Maida Vale School
Independent co-ed senior school in Westminster for ages 11–18. Selective entry.
- Rank #236
- ISI Standards met
- Fees £31.5k/yr
- co-ed
- Maida Vale, Westminster
Outcomes
Where leavers go after sixth form.
- Cohort
- 9
- Russell Group
- 1
- US Ivy
- 0
Class of 2025
Top destinations
- University of Warwick—
- University of Reading—
- Northeastern University, Boston—
- City & Guilds—
- UAL (University of the Arts London)—
Exam results
A level A*–A and GCSE 9–7, recalibrated for 2026.
- A-level A*–A
- 0%
- GCSE 9–7
- 36%
- Oxbridge rate
- 0%
- Russell Group rate
- 11%
Recalibrated
Entry points & fees
| Entry | Year | Places | Assessment | Day fee (max) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11+ | Year 7 | — | ISEB Common Pre-Test · Interview | £31.5k |
| 16+ | Year 12 | — | Interview | £31.5k |
Houseroom Index
Our composite score, broken down by pillar.
Index score
56
/ 100
National rank #236
Academic36
Destinations53
Future-ready62
Pastoral82
Value-add28
Access & breadth70
External consensus70
Inspections
ISI
Standards met
Inspected 2024-11-12
They have put in place well-judged development plans for the continued growth of the school. The plans are informed by a comprehensive process of self- evaluation in which the opinions and views of pupils are valued highly. The school's values of tolerance and respect are clearly seen in the way in which pupils interact with each other and with their teachers.
Read full ISI report →Editorial verdict
teaching
The educational philosophy is student-centred. GCSEs are done in a flexible timeframe — either over a three-year period or fast-tracked if the child is deemed ready. Lessons are 90 minutes long, allowing for deeper and more sustained inquiry into subjects. Small class sizes and individual tutoring mean every child receives the attention they need.
overview
Housed in a graceful late-Victorian building that originally housed City of Westminster College, Maida Vale has a strong sense of community, with parents actively brought into the life of the school. The school has 113 pupils aged 11–18 and operates as a mixed day school in London (W9 3HR).
Compare with peers
Schools families applying here also consider.
- Fees £31.1kA*-A 60%Oxbridge 5%
Kensington Park School is co-ed with both day and boarding options, shares the 11+ and 16+ entry phases, is similarly selective with fees close to Maida Vale School, and is only 3km away.
- Fees £35.8kOxbridge 0%Rank #171
Halcyon London International School is co-ed day with 11–18 entry, has top-tier London fees similar to Maida Vale, and is located very close in Westminster, London.
- Fees £21.8kA*-A 40%Oxbridge 0%Rank #170
Sylvia Young Theatre School is co-ed day with 11–18 entry, located in Westminster close to Maida Vale, and shares a selective ethos.
- Fees £35.0kA*-A 55%Rank #208
Knightsbridge School is co-ed day with 11–18 entry, selective entry ethos, and fees in the top-tier London bracket similar to Maida Vale.
- Fees £32.3kA*-A 60%Oxbridge 0%Rank #178
Thames Christian School is co-ed day with 11–18 entry, non-selective intake but similar fees and located within London, making it a plausible Plan B.
How peers are chosen
Matched on sex, boarding, entry phase, location, fee band, tier and outcomes. Scoring: 0.45 outcome similarity, 0.25 structured, 0.10 embedding, 0.20 AI re-rank. Refreshed yearly and when a profile changes.
Top feeder prep schools
- 12 offers4 scholarships
- 1 offers
Open days, bursaries and how to apply: Maida Vale School profile →