Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # The Mall School ## News - [News & Events](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/news-events/) - Find out more about our school by staying up to date with the news and events. - [Co-ed Update](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2026/06/01/co-ed-update/) - It has been almost three years since The Mall School became co-educational, and we have made excellent progress. It is time to share it with you. - [Celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths across year groups at The Mall School](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2025/10/27/celebrating-science-technology-engineering-and-maths-across-year-groups-at-the-mall-school/) - We celebrated Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths at our first STEM Day in the Autumn, with a break from the curriculum as children built model planes - [How do our brains actually work? A neuroscience workshop at The Mall](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2025/12/11/how-do-our-brains-actually-work-a-neuroscience-workshop-at-the-mall/) - Neuroscience workshop for senior pupils, hosted by researchers and PhD students from KCL. We covered brain cells, lobes and transmission of signals in the brain - [The Mall Balloon Debate 2026](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2026/01/19/the-mall-balloon-debate-returns/) - Every Spring term, our pupils discuss which of eight influential people - dead or alive - should stay in our Mall hot air balloon based on their societal impact - [Our Lunar New Year celebrations](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2026/02/23/our-lunar-new-year-celebrations/) - Lunar New Year celebrations at The Mall School included gold fire horse drawings, multi-coloured Chinese dragon pictures and a delicious Asian-inspired lunch - [Our second STEM Day sparks creativity (and a few explosions!)](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2026/03/17/our-second-stem-day-sparks-creativity-and-a-few-explosions/) - On our second STEM day of the year, pupils worked in mixed age groups to create exploding love boxes for Valentine's day, which they took to loved ones. - [Celebrating success: Our Year 6 pupils shine in the 11+ exams](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2026/04/17/celebrating-success-our-year-6-pupils-shine-in-the-11-exams/) - Exam result success at 11+, including offers and scholarships made. Congratulations to our Year 6 pupils for successful acceptances into local secondary schools - [A world of opportunity: Trips and Residentials at The Mall School](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2026/05/12/a-world-of-opportunity-trips-and-residentials-at-the-mall-school/) - Trips and residentials complement the school curriculum, developing our pupils by taking them into situations that build resilience and enhance friendships - [Book Drive 2025](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2025/03/25/book-drive-2025/) - We recently held a book drive at The Mall to encourage our pupils to donate their unwanted books to those in need. Across the UK 1 in 4 disadvantaged children owns fewer than 10 books, whilst 1 in 8 has none at all. This has an impact not only on these children’s academic outcomes but The Children’s Book Project have sent their thanks for our incredible support in hosting a Book Drive. Our community has demonstrated the power of giving by selecting books they've grown out of to give to others. - [Commemorating the UK's National Poetry Day 2025 in our learning](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2025/10/02/national-poetry-day-celebrations-2025/) - Pupils celebrated National Poetry Day with poems in their lessons throughout the day, ranging from Latin poems to making shapes in PE to match a movement poem - [Athletics Day 2025](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2025/06/02/athletics-day-2025/) - Athletics day was a fantastic moment at The Mall School to celebrate our community, with pupils from Reception to Year 6 competing for their houses in a wonderfully positive but competitive way. It was wonderful to see the children rally for their houses, supporting each other in a wide range of events! Well done to - [Throwback to House Rugby](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2025/04/29/throwback-to-house-rugby/) - Pupils play rugby in the Autumn term. We have exclusive use of Sunbury Cricket Club's expansive grounds where pupils are taught by specialist sports staff - [Musicals at The Mall 2025](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2025/03/24/musicals-at-the-mall-2025/) - Years 3 and 4 performed songs from Swingin' Samson' and Year 5 performed songs from Jonah-man Jazz by Michael Hurd in this year's Musicals at The Mall. - [Young Singers' Choral Experience](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2025/03/11/young-singers-choral-experience/) - Our incredible Year 5-6 Choir had an exciting day at Wellington College last week, alongside 300 children from other local schools. They were attending the annual Prep Schools Choral Day which this year was led by the inspirational Dan Ludford-Thomas (conductor of the National Children’s Choir amongst many other things). The choir learned five new - [Reception Visit Kew Gardens](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2025/03/13/reception-visit-kew-gardens/) - Our Reception class visited Kew Gardens this week for a fantastic day of exploring the grounds and discovering how plants grow. In small groups, the children observed plants in their environment, discussing their scent, colour and size. During the session, the children were able to understand how plants grow with support from the Kew teacher. - [Pupil Perspectives](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2025/01/06/pupil-perspectives/) - We asked our pupils for their perspectives on The Mall. - [Book Week 2025](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2025/03/07/book-week-2025/) - Our exciting Book Week activities began on Monday 3rd March and the pupils engaged in many activities including an author visit, travelling book fair, dress up day and book cover competitions. On Wednesday 5th March, the pupils had the opportunity to meet author Margaret Bateson-Hill. Each year group (including our nursery children) took part in - [Autumn Term at The Mall](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2024/11/05/autumn-term-at-the-mall/) - We hope everyone enjoyed the half term break. - [Chitsime Assembly](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2025/01/20/chitsime-assembly/) - We were joined by Heather from African Vision Malawi this morning, informing us about how our fundraising has supported our partnership school Chitsime. The Mall has been partnered with Chitsime School since 2009 and last year we created a food pack for them about 'Food and Growing', with them receiving the pack in October 2024. - [Beep Beep Bethlehem](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2024/12/12/beep-beep-bethlehem/) - In the penultimate week of term, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 gave a fantastic performance of Beep Beep Bethlehem for our Christmas Play. - [Rotary Club Shoebox Scheme](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2024/12/20/rotary-club-shoebox-scheme/) - Thank you to all of our pupils and parents that donated to the Rotary Club Shoebox Scheme. - [Carols By Candlelight](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2024/12/30/carols-by-candlelight/) - During the last week of term, Year 3 to 6 pupils performed a range of carols and retold the story of Jesus to a full theatre of parents. - [Soloists' Concerts](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2024/12/17/soloists-concerts/) - This term we have enjoyed a range of fantastic musical performances by our talented pupils. - [Odd Socks Day](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2024/11/13/odd-socks-day/) - As we celebrate Anti-Bullying Week this week, we took part in Odd Socks Day on 12th November. - [Remembrance Day](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2024/11/18/remembrance-day-2/) - On Monday 11th November, we held our Remembrance assembly in the theatre, where the whole school was united to stand in silence for 2 minutes. - [Children In Need](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2024/11/20/children-in-need/) - Last Friday, we showed our support for Children In Need by raising money and wearing mufti. - [U10 Football](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2024/11/28/u10-football/) - Our U10 football team recently had an early start, competing in the Claremont Fan School Football Tournament. - [Supporting Chitsime School](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2024/11/25/chitsime-school/) - At The Mall, our pupils know the importance of fundraising and supporting those less fortunate than us. - [U10 & U11 Football Tournament Success!](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2024/10/18/u10-u11-football-tournament-success/) - Last Saturday, The Mall School hosted an exciting U10 and U11 7-a-side football tournament, welcoming Tower House, Newland House, Willington Prep, Claremont Fan School, and Staines Prep. - [22 Pupils Achieve Personal Bests At Our Recent Swimming Gala](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2024/10/21/swimminggala/) - Last Wednesday, we had the pleasure of hosting Newland House for a thrilling swimming gala in our school pool. - [MSA Halloween Disco](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2024/10/25/msa-halloween-disco/) - Thank you to our incredible MSA for organising a fantastic Halloween disco for our pupils in Reception to Year 3. - [The Mall Turns Green For World Mental Health Day](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2024/10/29/world-mental-health-day/) - On the last day of the first half of the Autumn term, we showed our support for World Mental Health Day by wearing green. - [Welcome Back!](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2024/09/12/welcome-back/) - Last week we welcomed all of the pupils, including our new Reception class back to the school. - [Check out our new Junior Playground!](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2024/09/13/check-out-our-new-junior-playground/) - Over the summer our Junior playground at the front of the school was refurbished and looks better and brighter than ever. - [What happened this week at The Mall!](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2024/09/23/what-happened-this-week-at-the-mall/) - We've had another fantastic week at The Mall - Year 2 have been on their first trip of the year to a Gurdwara, sports fixtures took place for Years 4 to 6 and Reception took part in their first swimming lessons. - [Year 6 take part in Junior Citizens Day](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2024/10/02/year-6-take-part-in-junior-citizens-day/) - Last week our Year 6 pupils had a fantastic trip to Heatham House to take part in the Junior Citizens workshop. - [Harvest Festival](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2024/10/07/harvestfestival/) - Thank you to everyone for donating to our Harvest Festival last week. - [Year 6 Visit Winchester Science Centre](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2024/10/10/year-6-visit-winchester-science-centre/) - Year 6 had a most enjoyable and informative trip to the Winchester Science Centre last week. - [Goodbye Year 6 - Class of 2024](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2024/07/12/goodbye-year-6-class-of-2024/) - As we said goodbye to our Year 6 classes at the end of term, we hosted a range of activities during their last 2 weeks at school. - [The Mall Clock Tower Has Been Refurbished](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2024/07/17/the-mall-clock-tower-has-been-refurbished/) - For his retirement, Mr Price wanted to see the clock tower on top of the Waterfield Building restored to its original splendour. - [Junior Sports Day](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2024/06/17/junior-sports-day/) - On Wednesday 12th June, Reception to Year 2 took part in our Junior Sports Day at Sunbury Cricket Club. - [Goodbye Mr Price](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2024/07/15/goodbye-mr-price/) - At the end of term we said goodbye to Mr Price, after 20 years at The Mall and 13 years as Headmaster. - [Year 6 parents and pupils talk about their experiences of The Mall School](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2024/05/23/year-6-parents-and-pupils-talk-about-their-experiences-of-the-mall-school/) - We recently interviewed and filmed some of our Year 6 pupils and their parents for a series of videos about their time at The Mall School. - [Years 3 to 6 Athletics Day](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2024/07/08/years-3-to-6-athletics-day/) - A busy end to the term saw the usual flurry of activities including the Year 3 to 6 Athletics Day. - [AMCIS Impact Awards 2024](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2024/02/28/amcis-impact-awards-2024/) - We are delighted to have been shortlisted in two categories at the AMCIS IMPACT Awards. - [Year 6 Present The Wizard of Oz](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2024/06/18/year-6-present-the-wizard-of-oz/) - Each year at The Mall School, Year 6 present an end of year show to the rest of the school and to their parents. - [Welcoming girls from September 2023](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/02/08/7449/) - From September 2023 we will welcome girls into the school in reception. We will be fully co-educational by 2029. - [French Lessons](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2024/05/29/french-lessons/) - From Reception, pupils at The Mall School will begin learning French. - [Year 2 to 3 at Richmond Singing Festival](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2024/06/03/year-2-3-richmond-singing-festival/) - Our Junior Choir recently took part in the very exciting Richmond Singing Festival at the Rose Theatre in Kingston. - [Year 6 Science Presentations](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2024/06/03/year-6-science-presentations/) - Year 6 have been undertaking mini projects in science on a topic of their choice. - [Musicals at The Mall](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2024/03/18/musicals-at-the-mall-2/) - Years 3, 4 and 5 gave a magnificent performance in our third Musicals at the Mall event last week. - [Easter Celebrations at The Mall School](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2024/04/02/easter-celebrations/) - Happy Easter from The Mall School! - [The Children's Book Drive](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2024/04/09/the-childrens-book-drive/) - We have been supporting The Children’s Book Project and held our own book drive last term to encourage all pupils and parents to bring in their unwanted books. - [Mall School pupils celebrate fantastic set of 11+ results](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2024/04/16/mall-school-pupils-celebrate-fantastic-set-of-11-results/) - Year 6 pupils at The Mall School in Twickenham are celebrating a fantastic set of 11+ results. - [Go Ape - Year 6](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/07/03/go-ape-year-6/) - Last week Year 6 visited the ‘Go Ape’ centre near Bracknell. They started with some team building exercises that involved problem solving and some creative thinking. - [Where Do You Live? Year 1 Investigate](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/12/06/year-1-3/) - Year 1 have been learning the very many different answers they can give to the question ‘Where do you live?’ - [Our School Chicks](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2024/03/18/chicks/) - Over the past two weeks we have had the pleasure of welcoming 10 new guests into the Reception classroom with the arrival of our chicks. - [Swimming Borough Championship](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2024/02/28/swimming-borough-championship/) - Earlier this month, our swimmers participated in the Richmond Borough Swimming Championships, held at Pools on the Park. - [New Head Announcement](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2024/01/15/new-head-announcement/) - We are delighted to announce that The Mall School Governing Body has appointed Mr Sam Gosden as the next Head of The Mall School. - [Equilateral Triangles](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/12/06/equilateral-trinagles/) - Year 6 are learning about triangular numbers which count objects in an equilateral triangle. - [Fruit batteries](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/12/12/fruit-battries/) - Year 4 have been making fruit batteries. - [Year 6 celebrate another set of outstanding 11+ offers and awards](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2021/03/23/year-6-celebrate-another-set-of-outstanding-11-offers-and-awards/) - The Mall School celebrates third year of 11+ success. - [The Mall School to become co-educational from September 2023](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2022/07/20/the-mall-school-to-become-co-educational-from-september-2023/) - The Mall School in Twickenham will welcome girls into the school in September 2023. - [Reception 2024 – waiting list for entry](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/02/22/reception-2024-waiting-list-for-entry/) - We are now moving to a waiting list for entry into Reception 2024 for children not currently attending The Mall Nursery. - [Homemead care home](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/07/03/homemead-care-home/) - Seven pupils from Year 4 visited Homemead care home in Teddington on Monday afternoon to give a little concert. - [Epsom college country cross event](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/10/18/epsom-college-country-cross-event/) - The Epsom College cross country event took place last Friday, featuring our enthusiastic Year 5 and Year 6 squads up against 30 other schools. - [Naughty Bus](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/12/06/naughty-bus/) - In Reception we have been using the story “The Naughty Bus” as a focus for our activities. - [Electricity & circuits](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/12/06/electricity-circuits/) - Having looked at static electricity, Year 4 are now exploring current electricity. - [Reception - P.E.](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/12/06/reception-p-e/) - In our PE session, Mr Box used the big apparatus to create a play park in the sports hall. - [Homemead care home](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/12/12/9345/) - The Year 5-6 choir brought some festive cheer to the residents of Homemead care home in Teddington. - [Pandora's Box](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/11/13/pandoras-box/) - 3LA put on the first of the whole school class assemblies this morning all about the story of ‘Pandora’s Box’. - [Remembrance Day](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/11/13/remembrance-day/) - The school commemorated Remembrance Day in a special service followed by a minute's silence in the playground at 11.00. - [Gardening Club](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/11/13/gardening-club-3/) - This week the children from Reception to Year 2 have been planting bulbs - snowdrops, crocuses, bluebells and daffodils, ready for spring. - [Reception making poppies](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/11/13/reception-making-poppies/) - During the week in preparation for our Remembrance service our Reception pupils have been creating their own paper poppies. - [Winchester Science Museum - Year 6](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/10/11/winchester-science-museum-year-6/) - We are extremely fortunate to have a fully equipped science laboratory at The Mall which the pupils start to use from Year 4 to carry out experiments. - [Expeditions Day - Year 5](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/10/11/expeditions-day-year-5/) - Year 5 spent their Expeditions Day at Hampton Court where they followed a trail from the Great Hall to the Royal Chapel. - [Expeditions Day - Year 4](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/10/11/expeditions-day-year-4/) - On Expeditions Day Year 4 had a fantastic time at RAF Hendon. - [Reception - French](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/10/11/reception-french/) - The Reception children are embarking on an exciting linguistic journey as they begin to learn the basic words of French with the guidance of Mme Capell. - [Gardening club](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/10/11/gardening-club-2/) - Some of our pupils harvested the carrots that they had planted from seed in the spring term. - [Harvest Festival](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/10/11/harvest-festival-2/) - The Reception and Year 1 children put on a fantastic performance for parents and the junior years this morning. - [The Headmaster](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/09/20/the-headmaster/) - After 20 years at The Mall School (of which 13 have been as the school’s Headmaster), and nearly 40 years working in schools, David Price has decided to retire. - [New senior playground](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/09/11/new-senior-playground/) - Our large playground has been transformed into a wonderful, bright and vibrant space for all our children to enjoy. - [First co-ed class](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/09/11/first-co-ed-class/) - Say hello to our new Reception children – our first ever co-educational class - [Butterflies](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/07/03/butterflies/) - After observing the journey of our caterpillars becoming beautiful butterflies, Year 2 released them this week and hope to see them again in our playground. - [Culture of Kenya](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/07/03/culture-of-kenya/) - Year 1 have been finding out about the people and culture of Kenya and making masks, printing repeating patterns on paper inspired by those found on fabrics, along with making necklaces and bracelets. - [Rainforest](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/06/26/rainforest/) - Linked to our rainforest topic, 2T explored working with clay and moulded it into a snake shape. - [Swimming](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/06/26/swimming/) - Reception pupils have made so much progress in their weekly swimming lessons this year. - [Art Exhibition](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/06/26/art-exhibition/) - Join us for a spectacular art exhibition on Wednesday 5 July from 4.00pm to 5.00pm in the theatre. - [Parents vs Year 6 Cricket match](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/06/14/parents-vs-year-6-cricket-match/) - The annual parents vs Year 6 cricket match was a superb afternoon filled with incredible enthusiasm and sportsmanship. - [Planting peas and daisies](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/06/12/planting-peas-and-daisies/) - The children planted some peas and daisies in the new flower and vegetable bed in the junior playground. - [Bocketts Farm](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/06/12/bocketts-farm/) - This week Reception visited Bocketts Farm. - [Westminster Abbey](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/06/05/westminster-abbey/) - Year 6 visited Westminster Abbey where they saw the Coronation Chair, the tomb of the Unknown Warrior. - [Plant Diary](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/06/05/plant-diary/) - Following our planting session, the sunflower seeds have sprouted and the plants are now flourishing. - [The 1970s assembly](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/06/05/the-1970s-assembly/) - 3LE had their class assembly celebrating the 1970s as part of The Mall’s sesquicentennial celebrations. - [Sunny day for Reception](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/06/05/sunny-day-for-reception/) - In Reception we have been utilising the outside areas and enjoying the warmth of the sunshine. - [Summer Prom](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/06/05/summer-prom/) - Parents and pupils enjoyed a marvellous evening of music provided by the 70 pupils from Year 3 to 6 who play or sing in one of the school’s many ensembles. - [Year 6 celebrate outstanding 11+ and 13+ pre-test offers](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2018/04/30/year-6-celebrate-outstanding-11-and-13-pre-test-offers/) - Boys in Year 6 at The Mall School in Twickenham have received an outstanding number of 11+ and 13+ offers. - [11+ offers and awards - outstanding results for Year 6 boys](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2019/03/08/11-offers-and-awards-outstanding-results-for-year-6-boys/) - Offers have been made from twenty-two senior independent or state grammar schools with three-quarters of the boys receiving more than one offer. - [11+ offers 2020](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2020/06/11/11-offers-2020/) - Boys in Year 6 have again received another outstanding number of offers and awards for entry into nineteen senior independent and state grammar schools. - [Library](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/05/22/library/) - The Year 6 librarians have been busy adding our fabulous new books to the library system. They are all up on the shelves now. - [The 1980s assembly](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/05/22/the-1980s-assembly/) - 5T both educated and entertained with their assembly about the 1980s. - [Reception - 'o'clock](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/05/22/reception-oclock/) - This week in Reception we have been learning how to tell the time by revising our previous work on ‘o’clock’ and introducing ‘half past’ the hour. - [Chitsime](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/05/22/chitsime/) - Earlier last week we had a special assembly from two Mall parents, Mr and Mrs Pankhania, who during the Easter holiday. - [The 1950s Assembly](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/05/15/the-1950s-assembly/) - 4N stepped back in time to the 1950s. We relived the events of the summer of 1952 and celebrated the sporting achievements, poems and stories of Old Mallians. - [Float or Sink?](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/05/15/float-or-sink/) - This week in Reception we have been learning the properties of different objects and discussing whether they thought that each item would float or sink. - [Playground Redevelopment](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/05/15/playground-redevelopment/) - During the summer, Phase 1 of the playground redevelopment will take place which includes the creation of two quiet areas. - [Judo](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/05/09/judo/) - Congratulations to our three Year 5 pupils who attended the IAPs judo tournament on Sunday at ACS Egham. - [The 1900s assembly](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/05/09/the-1900s-assembly/) - As part of our 150th anniversary celebrations, 5C performed an assembly about the history of the school between 1900 and 1910. - [Coronation Tea Party](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/05/09/coronation-tea-party/) - We ended the week with a regal touch. We celebrated the coronation in style with our pupils, who had a blast decorating cupcakes with red, blue and white icing. - [Polar Experience talk](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/05/04/polar-experience-talk/) - Earlier this week, Year 3 to 6 enjoyed a very special visit from the polar explorer, Alex Hibbert. - [String Phones](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/05/04/string-phones/) - Year 4 have been making traditional string telephones as part of our topic on sound. - [Safe Scooter Training](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/05/04/safe-scooter-training/) - Year 2 took part in practical scooter training which bridges the gap between the early years’ road safety talks and the pedestrian training that they receive in Year 3. - [The 1930s assembly](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/05/04/the-1930s-assembly/) - It was the turn of 2T to tell us about a decade from the last 150 years as part of The Mall's sesquicentennial celebrations. - [Ten little chicks](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/05/03/ten-little-chicks/) - As part of the Reception class's topic on life cycles we have had an incubator in school with ten eggs. - [New after school club - Multi-skills](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/04/27/new-after-school-club-multi-skills/) - New after school club activity has been introduced for the children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. - [The Mall is 'Excellent' in all areas - ISI report just published](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2022/03/17/the-mall-is-excellent-in-all-areas-isi-report-just-published/) - We are delighted to announce that following the recent ISI inspection, The Mall has been given the highest grading possible! - [Gardening Club](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/04/24/gardening-club/) - Over the holidays the plants have sprung into life in our greenhouse. Over the next few weeks we will be planting them into the beds in the science garden. - [Blue tit](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/04/24/blue-tit/) - In our science garden we have a bird box which includes a camera and we have been very excited to see that over Easter a blue tit has made a nest and laid eight eggs. - [Mallians' Den - MSA](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/04/17/mallians-den-msa/) - Over the last half-term, the Year 6 boys have taken part in the Mallians’ Den competition. - [Open Evening](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/04/13/open-evening/) - We will be holding our spring open evening for current and prospective parents on Thursday 20 April between 5.00pm and 7.00pm. - [Musicals at the Mall](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/04/13/musicals-at-the-mall/) - Parents were treated to our annual Musicals at the Mall evening, starring all the Year 3, 4 and 5 pupils. - [Happy Easter](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/04/13/happy-easter/) - As you can imagine, it was chaos to try and find an egg, but lots of excitement to receive the treat at the end. - [Soloists' Concert](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/03/22/soloists-concert/) - The children in Year 4 and 5 got to show off their musical talent to their parents last week. - [Mother's Day](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/03/13/mothers-day/) - Year 3 celebrated an early Mother’s Day by inviting their mummies into school for a Mother’s Day Breakfast. - [Skittles Experiment](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/03/13/skittles-experiment/) - In Reception this week we have been taking advantage of the wet weather by exploring the effect of water on different materials and objects. - [Safe Walking](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/03/13/safe-walking/) - The pupils took part in the Richmond Safe Walking Scheme, which involves practical roadside training and encourages children to think about the dangers of traffic. - [Red Nose Day](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/03/13/red-nose-day/) - Friday 17 March is Red Nose Day and we will be holding a mufti-day at school in order to raise money for this charity. - [London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA)](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/03/13/london-academy-of-music-and-dramatic-art-lamda/) - Each term Year 4 learn a poem by heart which they discuss and perform in class. In the summer term we are looking to provide these pupils with an opportunity to build. - [International Women's Day](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/03/09/international-womens-day/) - On International Women’s Day we celebrate the cultural, economic, scientific, creative, sporting, academic, philanthropic and political achievements of all women. - [Parachute testing](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/03/09/parachute-testing/) - Year 4 have been designing and testing their own parachutes, beginning with a standard design to practise the practical skills involved. - [Chess](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/03/06/chess/) - Some of the members of the school chess club attended the National Primary Schools Chess Championship at Orleans Park School last Sunday. - [Butser Ancient Farm](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/03/06/butser-ancient-farm/) - Year 4 went to Butser Ancient Farm where we soon realised how chilly it must have been in Saxon times and how smoky the houses would have been in order to keep warm. - [Bushy Park](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/03/06/bushy-park/) - Year 5 went to the Stockyard in Bushy Park where their first activity was learning how to use a compass. - [P.E. Lessons](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/03/06/p-e-lessons/) - This has included the different components of fitness, from cardiovascular endurance to coordination and balance. - [Book Donation](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/03/06/book-donation/) - Only gently used books should be donated: they should not be torn, badly worn or yellowed. - [New Branding](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/03/06/new-branding/) - We are very pleased with how our new branding is being received ahead of our move to co-education. - [Let's Decorate - Little Sparks](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/03/06/lets-decorate-little-sparks/) - It was wonderful to see so many of our Reception 2023 girls and boys at our Little Sparks ‘Let’s Decorate’ event. - [Holly Lodge](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/02/28/holly-lodge/) - Before half term, Year 3 went to Holly Lodge for a Victorian experience. They learnt about the roles of servants and thoroughly enjoyed perfecting their skills in these jobs. - [The 1990s Assembly](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/02/27/the-1990s-assembly/) - 6B performed their assembly based on politics, television and film, world events, sports, music and all the events that happened in the 1990s. - [KS2 General Knowledge Quiz Championships](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/02/02/ks2-general-knowledge-quiz-championships/) - On Tuesday 31st January, two teams from The Mall took part in the KS2 General Knowledge Quiz Championships heat at Alleyn’s School in Dulwich. - [The 1960s Assembly](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/02/06/the-1960s-assembly/) - Reception and Year 1 performed their 1960s assembly to members of their family today along with the rest of the school. We were extremely proud of them all. - [The 1940s Assembly](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/02/20/the-1940s-assembly/) - sesquicentennial celebration assembly about the 1940s where we learnt about some of the key events during that decade. - [Church Visit](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/02/20/church-visit/) - Year 6 visited the Catholic church at St Mary’s University in Strawberry Hill as part of their current religious studies work on Christianity. - [Swimming Gala](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/02/20/swimming-gala/) - Our swimmers travelled to Whitgift School to compete in the IAPs qualifying event. The final event of the borough gala was a relay which The mall team won. - [Safeguarding](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/02/27/safeguarding/) - At The Mall, we have a web filtering system which blocks inappropriate websites and modifies search results. - [Newspaper Report](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/02/27/newspaper-report/) - A newspaper report written by a pupil from Year 5 This morning a tragic event occurred involving Humpty Dumpty, all the King’s horses and men, and Puss in Boots. - [The Garden Club](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/02/27/the-garden-club/) - Some of our youngest children started the gardening club today. They talked about how plants grow, why they have roots and what plants need to survive. - [Learning Dome](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/01/31/learning-dome/) - Reception and Year 1 had a wonderful time visiting The Learning Dome, a travelling planetarium, which was set up in our sports hall. - [Pre-school visit "The big school"](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/2023/01/31/pre-school-visit-the-big-school/) - Two of our nursery pre-school children came to the main site this week to join Reception for their PE lesson and lunch. ## Pages - [The Mall School](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/) - We are proudly academic with excellent 11+ results, promoting ambition, achievement and authenticity in our children through genuinely small class-sizes. - [Art Gallery](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/art-gallery/) - Art and design created by pupils across each year group at the school, ranging from painted self-portraits to sea-life ceramics, peg dolls and colourful robots. - [Headmaster's Welcome](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/headmasters-welcome/) - We live in a world of constant change. Endless new challenges await our children and we will need bright and bold minds to build a better future. - [Life in Year 2](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/prep-school/life-in-year-2/) - Find out what it's like to be in Year 2 at The Mall School, including a typical day, before and after school care options, minibus service, sports and PE lessons - [School and Nursery fees](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/admissions/fees/) - Termly school fees including information on wraparound care, after school clubs and bursaries, which are considered on an individual basis and in confidence - [Our Ethos](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/about-us/our-ethos/) - From your child's first day until they leave for senior school we will work to bring out the best in them in sports, academically, creatively and socially. - [Admissions](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/admissions/) - The Mall School is a small, friendly school with a family feel. We ignite our pupils' love of learning in the classroom, musically, in sports and on the stage. - [Years 2 to Year 6](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/prep-school/) - Children transfer automatically from the Pre-Prep into Year 2 and from Years 2 to 6 children will be on the main site at 185 Hampton Road. - [The Mall Nursery](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/about-us/the-mall-nursery/) - OFSTED Outstanding nursery on Hampton Road in Twickenham, which welcomes children from 6 months - 4 years and is open 51 weeks a year. Outdoor space & swimming! - [Staff and Governors at The Mall School](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/about-us/staff/) - The Mall School academic and support staff, plus the current Board of Governors. See the staff roles and e-contact details if you need to get in touch directly - [School Life](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/) - At The Mall, the time the children spend outside the classroom is just as important as the time spent on the academic curriculum. - [Food and Nutrition](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/food-nutrition/) - Our catering company, Accent, provides healthy, nutritious lunches to our children. They cater for all special diets and offer a daily vegetarian option. - [Registration Form](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/admissions/registration-form/) - Register your child's place at The Mall School by completing this form and returning to us. We'll be in touch to arrange a visit and to meet the headmaster. - [Life in Year 6](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/prep-school/life-in-year-6/) - Useful information for parents of children in Year 6 2025-26 We are looking forward to you and your child joining Year 6 at The Mall School. We hope you will find this booklet helpful but if you have any other questions please contact the school. The best way to contact your child's teacher is by - [Life in Year 5](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/prep-school/life-in-year-5/) - Useful information about life in Year 5 at The Mall School, for new families and recent starters, which includes uniform list and joiners handbook - [Wraparound Care](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/extra-curricular/wraparound-care/) - Breakfast Club is open to children from all year groups between 7:30 - 8:00am, offering a range of cereal, fresh fruit, yogurt and fruit juices. - [Life in Year 4](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/prep-school/life-in-year-4/) - Joining handbook For new Year 4 families, this interactive joiner’s handbook should give you a brief overview on school life. Please feel free to ask any questions or let us know if your child would like to visit to see what it’s like. - [Open Mornings](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/admissions/open-morning/) - Private independent prep school open morning & school tour for parents looking at Reception to Year 5 entry for September 2025 - 26. In-year admissions welcome - [Lettings and Hire](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/lettings-and-hire/) - If you're looking for a unique event space either for performances, swimming, sports or creativity and learning, you can hire the facilities at The Mall School - [Our History](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/about-us/our-history/) - The Mall School was founded in 1872 and moved to its current site in 1909. It's undergone many changes over the years but is well-known in the local community. - [Contact us](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/contact/) - Complete the contact form to make a quick enquiry to The Mall School, or use the email addresses to contact a team direct. We'll respond as soon as we can. - [Visit Us](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/admissions/open-days/) - We'd be delighted to show you around our school and encourage families to have an individual visit, see our facilities, chat to pupils and meet the Headmaster. - [11+results & future schools](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/about-us/future-schools/) - Our preparations for 11+ exams result in a number of offers and awards from highly academic independent and state grammar schools both locally and in London. - [Reception & Year 1](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/pre-prep/) - Your child will begin his learning journey at The Mall Pre-Prep, a nurturing and friendly environment for our Reception and Year 1 pupils. - [Old Mallians' Association](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/old-mallians-association/) - If you were a pupil at The Mall at any time throughout its history, please join our community and ensure you're receiving our termly e-newsletter with events. - [Music, Art and Drama](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/arts/) - Music, Art and Drama curriculum for pupils at The Mall School, including design technology and performances in our theatre throughout the school year - [How to apply for a place](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/admissions/other-year-groups/) - Straightforward application process for admissions to The Mall School, including a step-by-step guide and key contacts for admissions queries into any age group - [ISI Reports](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/about-us/isi-reports/) - The school was inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) in February 2025, receiving positive feedback on our caring, nurturing environment - [Discovery Day for prospective pupils](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/discovery-day/) - Our Discovery Day is a fun-filled day with team-building, creative activities and STEM challenges. Aimed at prospective pupils in Years 1 - 4. - [After School Clubs](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/extra-curricular/after-school-clubs/) - The school offers a variety of after school activities. Pupils are actively encouraged to join in so they can develop new skills and enjoy exciting experiences. - [Reception Admissions](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/admissions/reception-admissions/) - We welcome children into Reception at The Mall School on a non-selective basis, and joiners will automatically transfer through the school until Year 6. - [Term Dates for pupils at The Mall School](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/term-dates/) - Term dates for this Academic Years, for pupils at The Mall School in Twickenham. List includes INSET dates to help with your diary planning - [Facilities](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/lettings-and-hire/facilities/) - The Mall School has exceptional facilities including a heated swimming pool on site, outdoor sports spaces, a theatre, art and design studio and music rooms - [Life in Year 3](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/prep-school/life-in-year-3/) - Useful information for parents of children in Year 3 2025-26 We are looking forward to you and your child joining Year 3 at The Mall School. We hope you will find this booklet helpful but if you have any other questions please contact the school. The best way to contact your child's teacher is by - [Sports Hall](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/lettings-and-hire/sports-hall/) - Sport plays an integral part in the life of The Mall School and we have a superb, purpose built sports hall, equipped with all the space and facilities children need to take part in a wide range of sports, activities and clubs. - [Theatre](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/lettings-and-hire/theatre-2/) - Discover the perfect venue for your next event at the Mall School's modern and well-equipped theatre. With a seating capacity of 150, this versatile space is ideally suited for performances, presentations, or evening gatherings. Theatre equipment The theatre boasts state-of-the-art media presentation facilities, professional lighting rigs, soundboards, and a fully equipped control room, ensuring your - [Library](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/lettings-and-hire/library/) - Our library is a large, vibrant space which is a multi-activity area for reading, playing quiet games like chess, using laptops and the weekly junior assembly. - [Swimming Pool](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/lettings-and-hire/swimming-pool-2/) - Our heated indoor swimming pool is available to hire at your convenience. Complete the form to send an enquiry to the Lettings team & we'll do our best to help - [Life in Year 1](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/pre-prep/life-in-year-1/) - For families who are joining independent prep school in Twickenham in Year 1 and want to know more about the curriculum, PE and sports, music and swimming - [Life in Reception](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/pre-prep/life-in-reception/) - Information about the school day for incoming families to Reception year group, including key contacts, support for you and your children, reports and events - [Vacancies](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/about-us/vacancies/) - If you would like to work at The Mall School you will find our vacancies. - [The Good Schools Guide](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/the-good-schools-guide/) - A grounded local school delivering a broad curriculum. Parents describe the school as ‘a happy place with happy children’. We would certainly concur. - [Senior Schools Fair, Wed 28 January 2026](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/senior-schools-fair-2026/) - If you have a child in year 4 or 5, and you're beginning the search for senior schools, why not come along to our popular senior schools' fair? Event details Date: Wednesday 28 January Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm Format: Secondary schools will be happy to chat to you about their 11+ entry requirements and admissions - [The Mall Nursery](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/nursery-and-reception/) - Age ranges for children at the Nursery The Mall Nursery welcomes boys and girls aged from 6 months to 4 years and is open 51 weeks a year, with an extended day to meet the needs of busy working parents in the local area. Learning through play The nursery is a vibrant, exciting and inspiring - [Sports](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/sports/) - Children have opportunities to play a range of sports where we focus on their performance, styles of play and teamwork. Exclusive use of Sunbury Cricket Club - [Co-curricular clubs and wraparound care](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/extra-curricular/) - At The Mall we offer an exciting range of co-curricular clubs for children outside the classroom, including wraparound care at breakfast and after school. - [Homepage](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/homepage/) - The Mall School is well-known for achieving excellent results. It's small, offers a supportive and nourishing environment where children thrive in all areas. - [Our Co-educational Journey](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/about-us/our-journey-to-co-ed/) - We welcomed the first girls in September 2023 and the phased journey to full co-ed will complete in September 2028. Our nursery is mixed at every age already - [About Us](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/about-us/) - The Mall is a private prep school in Twickenham. Rich curriculum & outstanding facilities including swimming pool, theatre, art & design studio & sports hall. - [Year 2 to 6 Curriculum Guide](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/prep-school/prep-curriculum/) - Our curriculum prepares children well for their 11+ exams and also introduces them to various other exciting subjects that they will study at senior school. - [Reception & Year 1 Curriculum Guide](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/pre-prep/pre-prep-curriculum/) - The Pre-Prep at The Mall School provides a warm, caring and nurturing introduction to school life. Children are encouraged to explore and investigate and to develop a love of learning through a balance of adult led and child-initiated activities. - [Our policies at The Mall School](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/about-us/policies/) - The Mall School regularly reviews and updates its policies in accordance with regulatory requirements. Hard copies are also available from the school reception - [Giving something back: our charitable support](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/about-us/charity/) - Children are encouraged to think of others and to support people who are less fortunate than them through charitable fundraising, donations and sponsored activities. - [Acceptance Form](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/admissions/acceptance-form/) - Once prospective pupils have received an offer letter, they can accept the offer online or through a hard copy. Thanks for choosing The Mall School. - [Ashton House School](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/ashton-house-school/) - Key information for Ashton House families, including how we can help support a smooth transition for your children, key dates over the Summer Term and next steps - [Testing Page](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/testing-page/) - [Calendar](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/calendar/) - Note: You can view our fixtures here. - [Fundraising Projects](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/fundraising-projects/) - In recent years, the school has invested in our outdoor spaces, providing a play area in our junior playground and a multi-sports surface for the senior pupils - [Mall School Association (MSA)](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/mall-school-association-msa/) - The Mall School Association (MSA) is a parent and teacher association set up to support the school through fundraising and events like the annual quiz night. - [Pastoral Care](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/pastoral-care/) - We want to bring out the best in every child by working to ensure they're happy, safe, healthy, take part in school life, study hard and respect others - [Art & Design Technology](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/prep-school/art-design-technology/) - From Year 4, design technology is taught in a purpose built workshop which is equipped with state of the art equipment including a laser cutter, milling machine and 3D printer. - [School Trips](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/extra-curricular/school-trips/) - Trips and experiences play an important part in your children's education and we provide a superb range of exciting trips and experiences for each year group. - [Request a Prospectus](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/admissions/request-a-prospectus/) - We'd be glad to send you a printed copy of our prospectus, Life at The Mall School. You'll also receive regular news, event invitations and updates from us - [Pupil Perspectives](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/pupil-perspectives/) - What do our own pupils have to say about life at The Mall? These videos star pupils from different year groups, who highlight all the benefits of coming here. - [School Travel Plan](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/about-us/school-travel-plan/) - We have achieved a gold award for our work on TfL Explorers, a programme to inspire primary-aged children to travel actively, responsibly and safely. - [School Minibus](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/school-minibus/) - The school currently operates a morning minibus service which transports children to the school from Kingston, Osterley, Richmond, Sunbury and Chiswick. - [French](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/prep-school/french/) - French is taught at The Mall from Year 2 onwards with the aim of providing an enjoyable and stimulating language learning experience for boys of all levels of ability. - [Geography](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/prep-school/geography/) - Geography at The Mall is designed to encourage our boys to learn about the world around them and how human beings interact with this world. - [Music](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/prep-school/music/) - Music is a powerful, unique form of communication that can change the way pupils feel, think and act. It brings together intellect and feeling and enables personal expression, reflection and emotional development. - [Religious Education](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/prep-school/religious-education/) - Religious Studies at The Mall is taught so children have the opportunity to stop and consider some of the important fundamentals and the bigger picture of life which can often be missed or ignored in our busy lives. - [Science](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/prep-school/science/) - From birth humans are constantly learning about the environment and have an innate fascination with the world around them. The study of science allows our pupils to find answers to questions about what things are and why things happen. - [Physical Education](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/prep-school/physical-education/) - Sport plays an integral part in the life of The Mall and all children have weekly lessons in PE, swimming and games lessons. Our aim is to develop a life long love of physical education and sport no matter what their innate ability. - [Maths](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/prep-school/maths/) - Children at The Mall achieve a very high standard in maths. Our aim is to develop their oral, written and practical mathematical understanding, knowledge and skills in a manner which develops confidence and enjoyment of the subject. - [Latin](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/prep-school/latin/) - Children are taught about classical civilizations and how these have influenced how we live today. They are introduced to some of the Graeco-Roman myths and legends and explore the lives of people from these times. - [Drama](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/prep-school/drama/) - [Digital Skills](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/prep-school/digitalskills/) - Computing is taught at The Mall as a discrete subject throughout the school both in specific lessons and across the curriculum in other subject areas. - [History](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/prep-school/history/) - We want children to develop a love and enjoyment of history through the handling of historical evidence and developing a range and depth of historical knowledge and understanding. - [English](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/prep-school/english/) - From the moment children join the school we are encouraging a very high standard in English. We want pupils to develop a love of books and to read fluently from a wide variety of texts. - [Art](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/art/) - Art is an important part of the school experience at The Mall. From the moment your child joins the school, they will take part in a range of creative art activities. In Reception to Year 3, they are taught art in their classroom and then from Years 4 to 6, they are taught in a - [Learning Support](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/learning-support/) - In Reception to Year 3, children receive additional help, if required, from our learning support teaching assistants lead by the School's Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator, Mrs Debi Wright (senco@themallschool.org.uk), who also works with children either individually or in a small group. - [Sports Hall](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/sports-hall-2/) - Step into a world of dynamic activity at The Mall School's 9 x 17 metre Sports Hall, a bright and spacious multi-functional haven designed with small group activities in mind. Our hall boasts spring-loaded, heated wooden flooring that provides the perfect bounce and warmth for any exercise, from energetic dance sessions and martial arts training - [Holiday Clubs](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/extra-curricular/holiday-clubs/) - Our holiday camps run during half term holidays, and the Easter and summer breaks. The Premier holiday camp has plenty of activities to keep Mall School boys engaged. - [Cookie Policy](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/cookie-policy/) - Cookie Policy - [Outdoor Space](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/outdoor-space/) - Children need space to run around, relax and have fun during their break and lunchtimes at school. At The Mall the children have plenty of space to play. - [Year 6](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/prep-school/year-6/) - The focus of Year 6 at The Mall is ensuring all the children perform to the best of their ability in the 11+ entrance examinations. - [Life in Year 1](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/pre-prep/life-in-year-1-2/) - Useful information for parents for children in Year 1 2022-23 - [Pre-Prep Facilities & Events](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/pre-prep/pre-prep-facilities/) - The Pre-Prep outdoor space is used to support children's learning and play. We have a stimulating play area which includes a pirate ship, trim trail and den area to stimulate and encourage children's imaginative play. - [Year 4 - Year 5](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/prep-school/year-4-year-5/) - From Year 4, children have a form tutor who gets to know your child very well and is responsible for their pastoral care. - [Year 2 - Year 3](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/prep-school/year-2-year-3/) - In Years 2 and 3 children are taught for most of their subjects by their class teacher, who will get to know them, and you, extremely well. - [Prep School Day](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/prep-school/prep-school-day/) - Children wait with their parents on the junior playground until 8.25am when a member of staff comes on duty. The school has a breakfast club which opens at 7.30am and before school club from 8.00am. - [Exams](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/prep-school/exams/) - Exams at The Mall are part of the process of finding out what a child knows and what we need to teach them in order for them to progress. - [Theatre](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/theatre/) - Performing on stage is a wonderful opportunity to boost children's confidence and instill in them a love of music and drama. - [Swimming Pool](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/swimming-pool/) - The Mall School's 20 metre swimming pool is used once a week throughout the year by every child from Reception and above - [Welcome to The Mall School](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/home/) - The Mall is an independent school and nursery in Twickenham for children aged 6 months to 11 years. Our mission is to ignite the love of learning in all children. - [Future Schools](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/prep-school/future-schools/) - The Mall has an enviable track record in preparing boys for successful entry to senior schools in the highly competitive London market. - [Ski Trip](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/school-life/extra-curricular/ski-trip/) - During the first week of the Easter holiday, 30 boys and 5 members of staff will be visiting Les Deux Alpes, France for the annual ski trip. ## Robo Gallery - [Art Fair 2026](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/gallery/art-fair-2026/) - [Inter-house Art Competition](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/gallery/art-gallery-2-2/) - Annual inter-house Art Competition for each year group. In 2025 the theme was underwater creatures - pupils designed weird, wonderful and wacky sea animals - [Art Fair 2025](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/gallery/art-gallery-2/) - Display of art & design creations completed by our pupils throughout the year, including self-portraits, ceramics, robots and peg dolls, curated by Mrs Wyper - [Art Gallery](https://www.themallschool.org.uk/gallery/art-gallery/) - The Mall School pupils are taught art from Reception upwards in our specialist Creative Studio. 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