MixedIndependent

Sylvia Young Theatre School

Westminster, Greater London · W1H 5YZ

A small, specialist independent school in Westminster, Sylvia Young Theatre School blends a full academic curriculum with intensive vocational training in the performing arts. With around 205 pupils aged 10 to 16, it offers a focused, intimate environment for young people committed to careers in theatre, screen and music. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school 'excellent' for both education quality and personal development, with all compliance standards met. Nearly a quarter of pupils receive SEN support, and the school's identity is shaped firmly by its dual academic and creative purpose.

205

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£21,828

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 10-16
Pupils: 205
Location: Westminster, Greater London
Website: www.syts.co.uk
Telephone: 020 7258 2330

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Headteacher Mrs Anne-Marie Kennedy

Latest results

Attainment 8

25.5

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

22%

National average 47%

Teaching & academics

Pupils sit GCSEs across a broad range of subjects, from the sciences and mathematics to English, history and Spanish, with Drama & Theatre Studies and Media/Film/TV Studies reflecting the school's vocational character. Headline academic figures sit below national benchmarks, with an Attainment 8 of 25.5 against a national average of 46.9 and 22% achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths compared with 47% nationally. These results should be read in the context of a school where pupils balance demanding performance training alongside their studies. Spanish is offered as the modern foreign language.

Sixth form

Qualifications offered

GCSE

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 23.88%
EHC plans: 0%

Arts & extracurricular

Languages

Spanish

Popular GCSE subjects

Drama & Theatre StudiesEnglish LanguageEnglish LiteratureMathematicsBiologyChemistryPhysicsArt & DesignMedia/Film/TV StudiesMusicHistorySpanish

Beyond the classroom

Performance is woven into daily life rather than confined to after-hours clubs, with drama, music and stage disciplines central to the school's offer. The presence of Media/Film/TV Studies and Music among popular GCSE choices points to genuine breadth in creative pathways.

Ethos & heritage

Boarding: No

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £21,828

Financial assistance for new students is on hold for the time being

Inspection reports

ISI rating: excellent
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 28 February 2023

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The last word

A specialist day school for committed young performers, where vocational training carries equal weight with academic study. Families should weigh its distinctive focus against the below-average headline GCSE figures and annual fees of up to £21,828.

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