Maida Vale School, London
Maida Vale School is an independent school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in London. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Maida Vale School in detail
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Maida Vale School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Maida Vale School are The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran (0.2 miles, Requires improvement); Naima Jewish Preparatory School (0.5 miles); Bales College (0.7 miles); and Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch (0.8 miles, selective).
The School of the Islamic Republic of IranNaima Jewish Preparatory SchoolBales CollegeInstituto Espanol Canada Blanch
Who goes there
In 2026, 72 pupils (36.5%) received SEN support and 7 (3.6%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Queen's Park Station (London), about 640 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Saltram Crescent, 160 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted. Ofsted last inspected this school in 16 November 2021, before the latest ISI inspection.
Routine Inspection
12 November 2024
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Maida Vale School
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 137
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 15
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 137 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 15 serious and 121 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
24 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Westminster is 185 (the median across 93 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
32%
Available places
197 pupils
620 places
423 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Westminster council
Places available
1,754
Applications
901
Got 1st preference
65.8%
Got preferred school
92.7%
All secondary applications across Westminster council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
72
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
40.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
197
Total Pupils
134
Boys
63
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Maida Vale School
What are GCSE results like at Maida Vale School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Maida Vale School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Maida Vale School last inspected?
Maida Vale School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2024.
How many pupils go to Maida Vale School?
Maida Vale School has around 197 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Maida Vale School?
Maida Vale School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Maida Vale School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 137 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 15 serious and 121 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 24 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Westminster is 185 (the median across 93 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Maida Vale School?
Maida Vale School is at 18 Saltram Crescent, London, London, W9 3HR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)