Susi Earnshaw Theatre School
School summary
With just 38 pupils on roll, Susi Earnshaw Theatre School in Barnet offers an unusually intimate setting for children with a serious interest in performance. This independent, co-educational school combines academic study towards GCSEs with vocational training, taking pupils from age 9 through to 16. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated it good overall, and singled out personal development as excellent. Under Head Mrs Julia Hammond, it suits families seeking a small, focused environment where the performing arts sit at the heart of school life.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 1 July 2025
Teaching & academics
Pupils work towards GCSE qualifications alongside their performance training, with formal entry at 11. The school's small size allows for close attention to each pupil. Its ISI rating of good, paired with full compliance, reflects a sound academic footing within a specialist setting.
Head · Mrs Julia Hammond
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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A tiny, specialist school where stage training and GCSEs go hand in hand. The excellent rating for personal development speaks to what a close-knit community can offer.
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