Data profile

Fine Arts College

Independent co-ed sixth-form college in Camden for ages 14–19. Selective entry, top-tier London fees.

  • Rank #183
  • ISI Standards met
  • Fees £38.3k/yr
  • co-ed
  • Hampstead

01 · Module

Outcomes

Where leavers go after sixth form.

Russell Group
0%

of leavers

US Ivy
0

02 · Module

Exam results

A-level top grades and GCSE 9–7, post-2026 methodology recalibration.

A-level A*–A
68%

Recalibrated

GCSE 9–7
21%
Oxbridge rate
0%
Russell Group rate
0%

03 · Module

Entry points & fees

Ages, deadlines and annual fees per route.

EntryYearPlacesAssessmentDay fee (max)
13+Year 9£38.3k
14+Y10£38.3k
16+Lower Sixth£38.3k

04 · Module

Houseroom Index

Composite score blending owned data with external consensus.

Index score

59

/ 100

National rank #183

Academic47
Destinations50
Future-ready69
Pastoral82
Value-add39
Access & breadth75
Parent70
External consensus70

05 · Module

Inspections

Latest inspection rating and report.

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.

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07 · Module

Editorial verdict

Houseroom's view of the school.

head

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

ethos

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

teaching

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

08 · Module

Compare with peers

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