Data profile
Independent co-ed sixth-form college in Camden. Selective entry, top-tier London fees.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13+ | Year 9 | — | Interview · Portfolio | £38.3k |
| 14+ | Y10 | — | Interview · Reference / report · Portfolio | £38.3k |
| 16+ | Lower Sixth | — | Interview · Reference / report · Portfolio | £38.3k |
Our composite score, broken down by pillar.
Index score
60
/ 100
National rank #225
ISI
Standards met
Inspected 2024-04-23
Leaders and governors work effectively together to ensure the consistent and clear vision for the school creates an educational experience in which all subjects are treated equally. Governors are well informed and provide suitable support and challenge to leaders who demonstrate appropriate skills and knowledge to meet the standards. The curriculum is planned to ensure that it has breadth and the quality of teaching meets pupils' needs and aspirations.
Read full ISI report →Principal Ms C Cave Principal Candida Cave (aka Candy, this is a first-name-terms school) clearly exudes the same art school elegance that she did when she founded the college with fellow artist Nicholas Cochrane in 1978: stylish, eccentric, with a timeless trademark
Established as a specialist sixth form arts college in 1978, the overall flavour remains distinctly artsy. Art is simply everywhere, including in the loo, where a print of Velazquez’ Rokeby Venus is the antidote to contemporary vaping packaging. The
In 2025, 33 per cent A\*/A at A level (63 per cent A\*-B). A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2025) ### Teaching & learning A wide range of subjects is now offered at both GCSE and A level, although the school continues to enjoy a reputation as a specialist arts college. At A level it is possible to combine a group of similar creative subjects: say, performing arts, Qualifications taken in 2024 A level EPQ GCSE 12 Average class sizes (up to GCSE) View all data
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