Data profile
Independent co-ed senior school in Westminster. 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 · Reference / report · Audition | £21.8k |
Our composite score, broken down by pillar.
Index score
67
/ 100
National rank #170
ISI
Excellent
Inspected 2023-02-28
Sylvia Young Theatre School demonstrates excellent educational quality across both academic and vocational studies. Pupils achieve exceptional standards, displaying high levels of self-discipline, strong moral understanding, and mature social awareness. The school successfully balances rigorous academic learning with professional vocational training, enabling pupils to excel in both areas.
Read full ISI report →Academic lessons are held during the first three days of the week (Monday–Wednesday), with vocational education on Thursday and Friday. GCSE results are described as impressive, with students sitting exams in eight to nine subjects, underpinned by excellent curriculum-centred teaching. Should a pupil opt out of further vocational training in Year 11, they leave prepared for other academic opportunities.
Pupils thrive in an intimate, supportive family atmosphere. Students who choose not to continue vocational training in Year 11 are described as leaving as fully-rounded young adults prepared for whatever life throws at them.
Located in Central London, Sylvia Young Theatre School is an excellent training ground for theatre, music, and television, with notable alumni including Amy Winehouse, Billie Piper, and Matt Willis. It caters to 207 mixed-sex day pupils aged 10–16. The school is not academically selective, but entry is via a rigorous audition process designed to reveal vocational talent, whether developed or raw.
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