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Maida Vale School

18 Saltram Crescent, London, W9 3HR

Maida Vale School is a private secondary-stage school in Westminster, Greater London, with a published age range of 11-18.

Private school Co-ed Ages 11-18 Sixth form No boarders
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-18
ISI ?
Standards met
Boarding ?
No boarders
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Mixed
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-18
Boarding ?
No boarders
Route check
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
ISI ?
Standards met

Overview

Nine or ten GCSEs lead into individually shaped sixth-form combinations at Maida Vale School, a compact 11-18 day community opened in 2020. In November 2024, the independent standards for leadership, education, wellbeing, social and economic education, and safeguarding were met.

Classics, computer science, design technology, drama, languages, music and science sit within the academic programme, alongside sport, music, drama, enrichment and clubs. Personal tutors provide individual support through the pastoral structure, linking the senior years to the sixth form without adding a boarding route.

Year 7 entry uses the ISEB Common Pre-Test and an interview. Sixth-form applicants complete an application and interview day, with offers conditional on GCSE results or equivalent. Scholarships cover art, design technology, drama, music and sport at both entry stages; Year 7 candidates are automatically considered for an academic scholarship through their ISEB score.

The two entry points have different practical requirements. Year 7 applicants need the pre-test and interview route, while sixth-form applicants need to meet the GCSE conditions attached to an offer; scholarship categories also depend on the year of entry.

Key points
Assessment route
Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
Places and demand
Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
Catchment
Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
Results
0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 28.9 Attainment 8
Sixth form
Sixth form available with 0% AAB or better.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Westminster and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for Maida Vale School, Westminster, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
28.9
Grade 5+ English and maths
0%
EBacc APS
2.71
EBacc entry
0%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Westminster and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for Maida Vale School, Westminster, and England. 80 53.3 26.7 0 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25

School details
Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Mixed
Age range
11-18
Headteacher
Mr Magnus Bashaarat
Pupil roll
197 pupils
Sixth form
Yes

Location and contact

Address

Address
18 Saltram Crescent, London, Greater London
Postcode
W9 3HR
Area
Westminster

School leadership

Headteacher
Mr Magnus Bashaarat

School contact

School phone
02045116000

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions phone
02045116000
Open in Map Open school website

Admissions
Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Boarding
No boarders
Day fees
Check school fees page
Scholarships and bursaries
Scholarships available
Entrance details
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
Admissions note
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.

Oversubscription and eligibility

Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.

Exam and test format

Entrance route and assessment

Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.

Assessment route
Apply direct to school
Papers and stages
2 stages
Format
Interview stages

Papers and rounds

  1. Round 1

    Year 7 ISEB Common Pre-Test

    Year 7 applicants sit the ISEB Common Pre-Test.

  2. Round 2

    Entry interview

    All candidates are invited to interview.

Application

Key dates

Get date reminders

  1. Year 7 (September 2027) registration closes

    27 November 2026

    Registration closes on Friday 27 November.

  2. Year 7 (September 2027) scholarship applications close

    4 December 2026

  3. Year 7 (September 2027) scholarship assessments and interviews

    Week commencing 26 January 2027

  4. Year 7 (September 2027) scholarship decisions

    12 February 2027

  5. Year 7 (September 2027) place acceptance closes

    5 March 2027

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply direct to the school

    Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

    Check school admissions

Results

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?
28.9 Attainment 8
GCSE results
0% grade 4+ in English and maths
Grade 5+ English and maths ?
0% grade 5+ in English and maths
EBacc average point score ?
2.71 EBacc APS
A-level results
0% AAB or better
A-level average points
30 A-level points per entry

Inspection
View report
Standards met

Latest inspection: 12 November 2024

Leadership, management and governance
Standards met
Quality of education, training and recreation
Standards met
Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
Standards met
Social and economic education and contribution to society
Standards met
Safeguarding
Standards met

Quick summary

  • Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2024 records an inspection beginning 12 November 2024. The report says the relevant standards were met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Maida Vale School handle admissions?

Maida Vale School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to Maida Vale School?

1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

When are the key dates for Maida Vale School?

Year 7 (September 2027) registration closes: 27 November 2026. Year 7 (September 2027) scholarship applications close: 4 December 2026. Year 7 (September 2027) scholarship assessments and interviews: Week commencing 26 January 2027. Year 7 (September 2027) scholarship decisions: 12 February 2027. Year 7 (September 2027) place acceptance closes: 5 March 2027

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Maida Vale School?

Maida Vale School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 12 November 2024.