ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form
School summary
Performing arts run through the heart of this small independent school in Hounslow, where the curriculum blends rigorous academics with serious training in drama, dance and musical theatre. Founded in 1939 and rated "excellent" by the ISI for both education and personal development, ArtsEd educates around 282 pupils from age 11 through to a notably large sixth form of 155. The school is overseen by Interim Head Peter Middleton. With scholarships in drama, dance, musical theatre and academic excellence, it appeals to families seeking a creative environment that does not sacrifice scholarly standards.
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Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
46%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
27%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
71%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 19 March 2024
Teaching & academics
Academic results sit comfortably above national benchmarks: 46% of GCSE entries reach grades 9-7, twice the national average of 23%, while 71% of A-level grades fall in the A*-B range against 55% nationally. The arts shape subject choices, with Drama, Dance and Theatre Studies popular alongside English and Mathematics at GCSE, and Film Studies, Drama and English Literature prominent at A-level. Qualifications span GCSE, A-level and BTEC, giving pupils both academic and vocational routes. A high proportion of pupils, around 43%, receive SEN support, indicating an inclusive approach to learning.
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Interim Head · Peter Middleton
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 155
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1939
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 43.46%
- EHC plans
- 1.06%
Mobile phone policy
For years 7-11, phones are handed in at the start of each day and handed back at the end of the day. Sixth form students may have their phones with them, but there are clear rules for their use during school.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £23,700 - £26,151
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ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.