Mander Portman Woodward Independent College, Birmingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 9 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This college excels at helping students develop both academically and personally through personalised teaching in small classes. Teachers form exceptionally strong relationships with students, providing the care and guidance that helps the vast majority progress to higher education, including prestigious universities. The college is particularly skilled at supporting students with diverse learning needs, including those with special educational needs and those for whom English is an additional language.
Key Strengths
- A-level and GCSE attainment significantly above national averages with high percentages of A* to B grades
- Exceptional progress for all students including those with special educational needs and English as an additional language
- Extremely strong teacher-student relationships built on high expectations and personalised support
- Outstanding behaviour and attendance with students showing exemplary attitudes to learning
- Effective regular assessment and targeted interventions enabling students to understand and improve their work
Areas for Improvement
- Refine systems for recording and evaluating students' progress to give leaders more accurate understanding of student performance relative to their starting points
Safeguarding
College leaders' work to keep students safe and secure is outstanding.
Mander Portman Woodward Independent College is an outstanding independent college for students aged 14-19+ that provides highly personalised education with small class sizes. The college achieves exceptional academic results across all key stages with students progressing to top universities.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
55%
Available places
144 pupils
260 capacity
116 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Birmingham
Admissions Demand - Birmingham
Places available
15,089
Applications
14,943
Got 1st preference
73.6%
Got preferred school
96.8%
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Pupil Demographics
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