
Twickenham · TW2 5NQ
The Mall School is a small, academically selective independent prep school in Twickenham serving ages 6 months to 11. Known for consistently strong 11+ results and a rigorous yet balanced curriculum delivered through genuinely small classes. The school emphasises achievement, ambition and authenticity, combining academic rigour with extensive co-curricular enrichment, modern facilities including a dedicated swim school, and a warm, character-focused ethos.
Who thrives here
Able, engaged children with supportive parents seeking an academic prep with strong pastoral care and broad enrichment. Suits families valuing small-school intimacy and proven senior school progression over more relaxed or highly pressurised alternatives.
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185 Hampton Road
Twickenham
TW2 5NQ
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Day fees at The Mall School are approximately £18,885 per year (2025/26).
The Mall School admits pupils at 11+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
The Mall School is a day school in Twickenham and does not offer boarding.
ISI rated The Mall School “Excellent” (2022).
Frequently praised
✓Consistent 11+ outcomes and senior school placements
✓Small class sizes enabling individual attention and tailored support
✓Well-resourced facilities (pool, sports hall, theatre) enhancing school day
✓Warm, inclusive pastoral environment and strong sense of community
✓Balance of academic rigour with enrichment and character development
Common concerns
!Not yet formally inspected by Ofsted, limiting external validation
!Limited transparency on fees, SEND provision and scholarship availability