Mander Portman Woodward (MPW)
Mander Portman Woodward (MPW) is an independent fifth and sixth-form college located in South Kensington, London. Established in 1973 by three Cambridge graduates, the college is housed within several converted 19th-century Victorian townhouses on Queen's Gate. MPW offers a broad curriculum of over 40 A-level and 30 GCSE subjects, characterised by a tutorial-style system with class sizes limited to nine students. Specialist facilities include seven science laboratories and extensive creative arts studios for photography, ceramics, and textiles. The college provides both day and boarding options, with en-suite accommodation available at the nearby Queen's Gate House.
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Last updated on 11 March 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)
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Fees (Day Pupils)
Vs. National Average
+39.1%
Mander Portman Woodward (MPW)'s fees are 39.1% higher than the national average.
Vs. County Average
+39.6%
Mander Portman Woodward (MPW)'s fees are 39.6% higher than the county average.
Based on 60 schools in Greater London and 156 nationally.
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