The Mall School
Encyclopedia
The Mall School is an independent preparatory school
for boys, located in Twickenham, Greater London
. The current headmaster is Mr. David Price. The majority of boys go on to some of the leading London
day schools
, particularly St. Paul's School, Hampton School
and King's College School
. The others choose a wide range of boarding schools. As a prep school
The Mall School specialises in preparing boys for pre-tests and Common Entrance or Scholarship
entry to their senior school.
Preparatory school (UK)
In English language usage in the former British Empire, the present-day Commonwealth, a preparatory school is an independent school preparing children up to the age of eleven or thirteen for entry into fee-paying, secondary independent schools, some of which are known as public schools...
for boys, located in Twickenham, Greater London
Twickenham
Twickenham is a large suburban town southwest of central London. It is the administrative headquarters of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and one of the locally important district centres identified in the London Plan...
. The current headmaster is Mr. David Price. The majority of boys go on to some of the leading London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
day schools
Day school
A day school—as opposed to a boarding school—is an institution where children are given educational instruction during the day and after which children/teens return to their homes...
, particularly St. Paul's School, Hampton School
Hampton School
Hampton School is an independent boys' day school in Hampton, London, England.-History:In 1556, Robert Hammond, a wealthy brewer who had acquired property in Hampton, left in his will provision for the maintenance of a 'free scole' and to build a small schoolhouse 'with seates in yt' in the...
and King's College School
King's College School
King's College School, commonly referred to as KCS, King's, or KCS Wimbledon, is an independent school for day pupils in Wimbledon in south-west London. The school was founded as the junior department of King's College London and occupied part of its premises in Strand, before relocating to...
. The others choose a wide range of boarding schools. As a prep school
Preparatory school (UK)
In English language usage in the former British Empire, the present-day Commonwealth, a preparatory school is an independent school preparing children up to the age of eleven or thirteen for entry into fee-paying, secondary independent schools, some of which are known as public schools...
The Mall School specialises in preparing boys for pre-tests and Common Entrance or Scholarship
Scholarship
A scholarship is an award of financial aid for a student to further education. Scholarships are awarded on various criteria usually reflecting the values and purposes of the donor or founder of the award.-Types:...
entry to their senior school.
School Lunches
School lunches offer a balanced choice of foods, carefully sourced and with high nutritional content. All cooking is done on the premises from fresh produce (except on Mondays when frozen food is used). Each day there is a choice of hot foods or fresh salads – the School aims to encourage boys to eat hot food. There is a choice of hot meals each day; over a four-week cycle there is always a variety of meat; fish is always offered once a week; there is a choice of vegetables and boys are encouraged to eat vegetables. There is a choice of hot or cold dessert. Dessert choice always include fresh fruit and yoghurt. Salt is not added or present on tables. Boys are provided with jugs of water to drink. All school lunches are nut-freeNotable Former Pupils
Notable alumni, or Old Mallians, include:- Zac GoldsmithZac GoldsmithFrank Zacharias Robin "Zac" Goldsmith, MP is an English environmental journalist, entrepreneur and Conservative Party politician. He has been the Member of Parliament for Richmond Park since winning the seat at the 2010 general election.Goldsmith is the middle child of the late financier Sir...
(Conservative MP for Richmond Park). - Crispian MillsCrispian MillsCrispian Mills is an English singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is the son of actress Hayley Mills and director Roy Boulting, the grandson of John Mills and Mary Hayley Bell , nephew of Juliet Mills and Jonathan Mills, and half-brother to Jason "Ace" Lawson...
; (musician). - Alex PettyferAlex PettyferAlexander Richard "Alex" Pettyfer is an English actor and model. He appeared in school plays and on television before being cast as Alex Rider, the main character in the 2006 film version of Stormbreaker. Pettyfer was nominated for a Young Artist Award and an Empire Award for his role. He has been...
; (actor). - Noah and the WhaleNoah and the WhaleNoah and the Whale are an English indie folk band from Twickenham, London, England formed in 2006. The band consists of Charlie Fink , Tom Hobden , Matt "Urby Whale" Owens , Fred Abbott , and Michael Petulla .-Early years and Peaceful, the World Lays Me Down...
(2 members of the Band went to the Mall). - Andy Beattie (rugby union); Bath RugbyBath RugbyBath Rugby is an English professional rugby union club that is based in the city of Bath. They play in the Aviva Premiership league...
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