Data profile
Independent co-ed senior school in Hounslow. Selective entry.
Where leavers go after sixth form.
of leavers
A level A*–A and GCSE 9–7, recalibrated for 2026.
Recalibrated
| Entry | Year | Places | Assessment | Day fee (max) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11+ | Year 7 | — | School's own exam · Interview · Taster / assessment day · Reference / report · Audition | £27.3k |
| 16+ | Sixth Form | — | Interview · Reference / report · Portfolio · Audition | £27.3k |
Our composite score, broken down by pillar.
Index score
64
/ 100
National rank #202
ISI
Standards met
Inspected 2024-03-19
Leaders are well qualified and experienced and passionate about delivering the school's aim for every pupil to leave ArtsEd as a creative, articulate and imaginative young adult. They promote the school's values of aspiration, resilience, teamwork, self-discipline, empathy and drive, which underpin a well- planned curriculum of academic and vocational subjects. Leaders show sensitivity and plan carefully to manage the demands of performing arts on the other areas of the curriculum and on the welfare 2.
Read full ISI report →Interim head Mr Peter Middleton Since September 2023, interim head is Peter Middleton, MA (Oxon), MA (educational leadership and management). Educated at Radley College and Oriel College, Oxford, where he read chemistry, Mr Middleton began teaching at Cheltenham College. Since
Arts Ed traces its roots to two dance schools – one founded in 1919 by Grace Cone, the other in 1922 by Olive Ripman. In 1939, the two merged to form the Cone Ripman School. Initially located in central London, the school moved to Tring in
In 2024, 46 per cent 9-7 at GCSE; 27 per cent A\*/A (71 per cent A\*-B) at A level. Around 80 per cent of pupils take BTEC level 3 Extended Diploma and in 2024, 69 per cent achieved D\_D\_D\* (equivalent to three A\* at A level). A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2025) ### Teaching & learning At interview, applicants to the day school are asked how they envisage their day, and it’s made clear it will largely be just like their current school with 75 per cent of the timetable devoted to academics and only 25 per cent to performing arts. Qualifications taken in 2024 A level GCSE 10 Average class sizes (up to GCSE) View all data
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Maida Vale School is co-ed day, overlaps in entry phase 11–18, located 5km away, and shares a selective ethos with fees close to ArtsEd’s, fitting the same tier and geography.
Kensington Park School is co-ed day/boarding, overlaps in entry phase 11–18, located 5km away, and is selective with fees slightly higher but within the same tier and London area.
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