ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form
London, Hounslow, Greater London · W4 1LY
Founded in 1939, ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form is a small independent school in Hounslow, London, where the performing arts sit at the heart of school life. With 282 pupils, including a notably large sixth form of 155, it offers a distinctive blend of academic study and creative training, available through GCSE, A-level and BTEC routes. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent in its most recent inspection, with personal development also judged excellent and all compliance standards met. It suits families seeking a serious academic education delivered alongside genuine specialism in drama, dance and musical theatre.
282
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£26,151
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 11-19
- Pupils
- 282
- Location
- London, Hounslow, Greater London
- Website
- www.artsed.co.uk
- Telephone
- 020 8987 6600
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Interim Head Peter Middleton
Latest results
Attainment 8
63.3
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
70%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
46%
A-level A*-A
27%
A-level A*-B
71%
Teaching & academics
Academic results are strong, with an Attainment 8 score of 63.3 against a national average of 46.9, and 70% of pupils reaching grade 5 or above in English and Maths compared with 47% nationally. At GCSE, 46% of grades fall in the 9-7 range, and at A-level 71% of entries are graded A*-B, with 27% at A*-A. The subject profile reflects the school's character: Drama, Dance and Film Studies feature prominently alongside English Literature, Mathematics and History. With over 43% of pupils on SEN support, the school clearly commits to a broad range of learners.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 155
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 43.46%
- EHC plans
- 1.06%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Beyond the classroom
Performance is woven through daily life here, and scholarships in Drama, Dance and Musical Theatre signal where the school's strengths lie. Alongside these, academic excellence scholarships recognise able all-rounders, making the school a natural home for pupils who want both stage and study to be taken seriously.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1939
- Boarding
- No
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.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £23,700 - £26,151
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 19 March 2024
The last word
A small, arts-focused school where high academic outcomes and creative specialism genuinely coexist. Best suited to families ready to invest in a performing-arts education without compromising on results.
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ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form located?
ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form is located at Cone Ripman House, 14 Bath Road, Chiswick, London, W4 1LY.
What type of school is ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form?
ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form?
ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form has approximately 282 pupils on roll.
What is ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form's inspection rating?
ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 19 March 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.