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 #202
- ISI Standards met
- Fees £31.5k/yr
- co-ed
- Westminster
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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)—
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Exam results
A-level top grades and GCSE 9–7, post-2026 methodology recalibration.
- A-level A*–A
- 0%
- GCSE 9–7
- 36%
- Oxbridge rate
- 0%
- Russell Group rate
- 11%
Recalibrated
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Entry points & fees
Ages, deadlines and annual fees per route.
| Entry | Year | Places | Assessment | Day fee (max) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11+ | Year 7 | — | — | £31.5k |
| 16+ | Year 12 | — | — | £31.5k |
| 3+ | — | — | — | £31.5k |
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Houseroom Index
Composite score blending owned data with external consensus.
Index score
54
/ 100
National rank #202
Academic36
Destinations53
Future-ready62
Pastoral82
Value-add28
Access & breadth70
Parent70
External consensus70
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Inspections
Latest inspection rating and report.
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 report →07 · Module
Editorial verdict
Houseroom's view of the school.
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).
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Compare with peers
The schools a family applying here would also be considering — chosen by sex, boarding, entry phase, geography, fees, tier and outcomes, with an admissions-adviser AI re-rank.
- Fees £31.1kA*-A 60%Oxbridge 5%Rank #99
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 #110
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 —A*-A 40%Oxbridge 0%Rank #116
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%Oxbridge 5%Rank #164
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 —A*-A 60%Oxbridge 0%Rank #120
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.
Peers refreshed annually plus on-write. Filters: sex, boarding, entry phase, geography, fee band, tier. Scoring: 0.45 outcome similarity + 0.25 structured + 0.10 embedding + 0.20 AI re-rank.
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Top feeder prep schools
Preps that have sent the most pupils here over the last few years.
- 12 offers4 scholarships
- 1 offers
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