Mander Portman Woodward (MPW)
Your route to the UK’s top universities
Mander Portman Woodward (MPW) is one of the UK’s leading names in fifth and sixth-form education, offering a distinctive alternative to traditional schools. Founded in 1973, it has colleges in London, Birmingham and Cambridge.
“The small classes make it easy for us to communicate with our tutors.”
A unique teaching approach
Students can choose university foundation programmes, or GCSEs and A levels offered in over 40 subjects, taught in small Oxbridge-style tutorial groups. Each student has a Personal Tutor, who provides them with tailored academic and pastoral support.
Strong results
Our approach is reflected in a highly consistent record of exam results; in 2019, the most commonly achieved A level result was A*/A and 24% of UK placements were at top 10 universities.
| Head | Mr John Southworth |
| School Type | Sixth Form College |
| Senior Age Range | 15 - 18 |
| Academic | GCSE: Yes Alevel: Yes Int'l Baccalaureate: No |
| Vocational |
| Total Students | 1000 |
| Youngest Boarder | 16 |
| Int'l Students | 300 |
| Closest Airport 1 | Heathrow (18km) |
| Closest Airport 2 | Birmingham (16km) |