Susi Earnshaw Theatre School
Barnet, Barnet, Greater London · EN5 5SJ
A specialist theatre school for performers aged 9 to 16, Susi Earnshaw is one of the smallest independent schools a family is likely to consider, with around 38 pupils on roll in Barnet. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated it good at its most recent inspection, and singled out pupils' personal development as excellent, with all compliance standards met. Under Head Mrs Julia Hammond, the school combines academic study with vocational performing arts training, an unusual blend for those committed to a stage-focused education. The tiny roll means a close-knit setting where children are known individually rather than lost in a crowd.
38
Pupils
good
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 9-16
- Pupils
- 38
- Location
- Barnet, Barnet, Greater London
- Website
- www.susiearnshaw.co.uk
- Telephone
- 0208 441 5010
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mrs Julia Hammond
Latest results
Attainment 8
28.2
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
46%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Pupils follow GCSEs, with 46% achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths, close to the national average of 47%. The school's Attainment 8 score of 28.2 sits well below the national average of 46.9, reflecting a narrower, performance-oriented curriculum rather than a broad academic offer. Families should weigh this carefully: the school suits children whose priority is vocational training in the arts alongside core qualifications.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Performing arts are woven into daily life rather than treated as an after-school extra, which is the school's defining characteristic.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 1 July 2025
The last word
A genuinely specialist option for a young performer, where the intimate scale and excellent personal development come ahead of broad academic breadth.
The Passmate verdict
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Susi Earnshaw Theatre School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Susi Earnshaw Theatre School located?
Susi Earnshaw Theatre School is located at 68 High Street, Barnet, EN5 5SJ.
What type of school is Susi Earnshaw Theatre School?
Susi Earnshaw Theatre School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend Susi Earnshaw Theatre School?
Susi Earnshaw Theatre School has approximately 38 pupils on roll.
What is Susi Earnshaw Theatre School's inspection rating?
Susi Earnshaw Theatre School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 1 July 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.