Brand New Middle School for Year's 7 & 8

We are thrilled to announce the opening of our new Middle School (Years 7 & 8) in September 2023. MVA’s newest and youngest pupils will receive the same award-winning education as their older peers, but with an exciting twist: a unique, forward-thinking curriculum specifically designed for their age group.

Year 7 & 8 students will develop new subject-specific skills and study habits that will prepare them for later learning. They will be encouraged to think creatively and critically in response to a diverse and challenging curriculum that has been designed to instil a lifetime love of learning as well as a greater sense of self and confidence - all areas that Minerva has been passionate about since its founding in 2014.

As with MVA’s Senior School, new Year 7 & 8 pupils will participate in a full programme of school activities and lessons each week, including Assemblies, After School Clubs, Well-being classes, and our pioneering World Changer Programme where pupils are challenged to think outside of the box and work in groups to solve interesting problems. 

Pupils will also benefit from one-to-one sessions with their personal mentor, who will help them grow and develop as individuals, both in and out of the classroom, and where needed, pupils will be supported with SEND and SEMH needs.

New pupils joining MVA in Year 7 & 8 will have an advantage as they will have time to adapt to our style of education, known as "Flipped Learning," and make friends well before embarking on their pre-GCSE studies from Year 9.

The Middle School will be run by Mark Edwards, who joins us from his role as Deputy Head of the Dragon School.

To join us and Mark for Year 7 & 8 Open Evening on 28th February 2023 at 6.30pm, please head here.