Mander Portman Woodward Independent College
Mander Portman Woodward Independent College is a small, fee-paying college in Birmingham, with around 138 pupils on its roll. Its compact size sets the tone here, allowing close attention in an environment geared towards focused academic study rather than the breadth of a larger school. The college is co-educational and has no religious affiliation. It is inspected by the ISI.
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Inspection reports
- Last inspected
- 7 October 2025
Teaching & academics
The college concentrates on the qualifications that matter most for university entry, offering GCSEs and A-levels alongside the Extended Project Qualification. With a roll of only 138, teaching groups are likely to be small, which suits pupils who benefit from individual attention and a tailored approach to exam preparation.
Head · Mr Mark Shingleton
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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