Maida Vale School
What is Maida Vale School like?
Maida Vale School is a co-educational independent school in London for 11 to 18 year olds. Founded in 2020, it is the fourth school opened by the Gardener Schools Group, a family-founded company set up in 1991.
As a new school, Maida Vale School takes a fresh approach to all areas of school life and is not bound by current conventions and practices. Whilst retaining core traditional values, the school has a broad curriculum, a vast enrichment programme and an extended school day, providing the variety and flexibility to enable pupils to develop their individual talents and fulfil their potential.
Maida Vale School is a beautiful Victorian building that was once a former college. The light-filled classrooms have all been recently converted and restored with cutting edge facilities and equipment.
The school also houses spacious studio facilities for dance, yoga and HIIT (high intensity interval training) classes. It has access to a number of nearby sports grounds and facilities, whilst the theatre and art studios provide a wide variety of drama, musical and artistic opportunities.
Would Maida Vale School be suitable for my child?
Maida Vale School welcomes pupils with varying academic profiles, searching out and encouraging the individual abilities of each child, placing emphasis on confidence, self-esteem and creativity. It is not overly academically selective, and aims to facilitate high levels of achievement for each pupil. Maida Vale operates an ‘Open Door’ policy, welcoming parents and members of the wider community to become a part of school life.
Although academic rigour is at the centre of the school, sports, well-being and the arts form an important part of school life at Maida Vale. Small teaching and tutor groups, combined with the importance placed on communication between home and school, creates a school with a family feel, positioning itself at the heart of the community.
How can I apply for Maida Vale School?
The main intake is at 11+ and although entrance tests are mandatory, greater emphasis is placed on interview, samples of work and the student’s feeder school report. Each year group is selected as a cohort in which the school strives to identify a balanced mix of boys and girls with different strengths and personal qualities who will support, motivate and inspire one another.
Please make an enquiry for an impartial chat about whether Maida Vale School might be the right fit for your child and family.
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