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Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts (CSVPA)

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, East of England · CB5 8AD

CSVPA is a specialist independent school in Cambridge devoted entirely to the visual and performing arts. With 272 pupils, all of whom are in the sixth form, it functions as a focused, post-16 creative environment rather than a conventional all-through school. Boarding is available, which broadens its reach to students from beyond the local area. Led by Head Professor Karin Askham, the school is inspected by the ISI.

272

Pupils

£25,345

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils: 272
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, East of England
Website: https://www.csvpa.com/

Headteacher

Head Professor Karin Askham

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Teaching & academics

The school concentrates on the visual and performing arts at sixth-form level, making it a destination for students who already know they want to pursue creative disciplines seriously. With its entire roll of 272 in the sixth form, teaching is tailored to specialist portfolios and progression into arts and performance pathways.