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ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form

ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form offers specialist performing arts education for students aged 11 to 18, with pathways in acting, dance, and musical theatre.

Day fees

£24,780 – £27,330

Entry

Interview + Taster DaySelective

Updated 4 months ago

At a glance

Key facts

Head

Louise Jackson

Headteacher

Gender

Co-ed

Pupils

265

209 girls, 74 boys

Location

Chiswick, Hounslow

Urban setting

Day or boarding

Day

Age range

11 to 18

Founded

1919

Sixth form

155 pupils

Entry points

4+, 7+, 11+, 16+

ISI inspection

Standards met

Inspected 2024

Nearest station

Turnham Green

School buses

Yes

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School day

8.30am to 5pm

Saturday school

Yes

Wraparound care

Not offered

Bursaries

Available

Scholarships

Music, Other, Drama +2

A-level A*–A

48%

2024

GCSE 9–7

44%

2024

Overview

About ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form

ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form provides specialist training in performing arts including acting, dance, and musical theatre for students from Year 1 through Sixth Form. The school offers a range of pathways and a supportive environment for artistic and academic development. The Sixth Form offers BTEC and A Level courses with audition-based admissions. Scholarships and bursaries are available for Sixth Form students based on talent and financial need.

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Our take

Independent co-ed senior school in Hounslow. Selective entry.

Best for

Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school.

Watch-outs

Selective entry — assume some form of assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early if needed.

AI-generated guidance

Admissions

Application timeline

TBC
Open dayTo be confirmed
2017-09-27T18:00
Day School Open Evening

Not yet published: registration opens, registration closes, bursary deadline, assessment, interview, offers, acceptance deadline.

Upcoming

Open events

Private tours by arrangement with admissions.

Fees & cost

Fees

£24,780 – £27,330per year · Day · 2026-27

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Financial support

Bursaries & Scholarships

Means-tested

Yes

Scholarships

Scholarships→Bursaries→

Beyond the classroom

Activities & co-curricular

sport

FootballNetball

music

ChoirConcert Band

drama

Drama Club

academic club

Debate Club

service

Community OutreachVolunteering

On campus

Facilities

sports

Fitness SuiteSports Hall

arts

Acting StudioAndrew Lloyd Webber Foundation TheatreDance StudiosRecording StudioRehearsal StudiosTheatre

academic

ClassroomsPerforming Arts StudiosRoof Terrace

wellbeing

Student Support Centre

Outcomes

Latest exam results

48%

A-level A*–A

44%

GCSE 9–7

Data from 2024 results

Destinations

Where leavers go

	2025	2024
Cohort	—	73
Russell Group	—	5
US Ivy	0	0

Top universities (2025)

Academy of Contemporary MusicAlvin Ailey American Dance TheatreAmerican Academy of Dramatic ArtArtsEdBIMMBird CollegeBoston Conservatory for Musical TheatreBournemouth University

Curriculum

Qualifications offered

GCSEBTECA Level

In the news

Recent coverage

2025

66% of students taking the BTEC Level 3 at ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form achieved D*D*D*, equivalent to 3 A* at A level.

May 2025

Peter Middleton was appointed permanent Headteacher of the Day School and Sixth Form at ArtsEd after serving as Interim Headteacher since September 2023.

2024

At ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form, 46% of students achieved grades 9-7 at GCSE and 27% achieved A*/A at A level, with 71% attaining A*-B grades.

Alumni

Notable alumni

Rosie Day (actress)Matt Di Angelo (actor)Sophie Ellis-Bextor (singer)Jodie Prenger (actress and singer)Clive Rowe (actor and singer)

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Community

House system

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Regulation

Inspection

ISI inspection, 19 Mar 2024

Standards met

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Calendar

Term dates 2026/27

Autumn4 Sept 2026 → 11 Dec 2026

Spring5 Jan 2027 → 25 Mar 2027

Summer12 Apr 2027 → 9 Jul 2027

ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form term dates and holidays →

Pathways

Where pupils go 2026 · 0 offers

buildings once completed.

0 offers

Raise the profile of the consistently excellent academic•

0 offers

build relationships with the local community through

0 offers

Leverage alumni success and graduate achievements

0 offers

a Quality Assurance Kite Mark programme and extra

0 offers

Continue to build relationships with charities,

0 offers

community groups and alumni connections, offering

0 offers

Enable all staff, students and stakeholders to act

0 offers

Governance

Policies & documents

Anti BullyingPDF BehaviourPDF ComplaintsPDF EqualityPDF GdprPDF SafeguardingPDF

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FAQ

Questions parents ask

What kind of child is ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form best for?+

ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form suits: Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex; Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school.

How much are the fees at ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form?+

Day fees at ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form are £8,260 to £9,110 a term in 2026-27 (£24,780 to £27,330 a year). Extras such as lunches, uniform and trips are on top.

When is the next open day at ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form?+

No dates are listed yet. Save ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form and we'll email you when booking opens.

How does admissions work?+

ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form is selective. Expect an entrance assessment at each entry point.

Does ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form support SEND?+

ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form offers some SEND support. Ask admissions which needs it can meet.

What ages does ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form take?+

ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form takes pupils from age 11 to 18.

Is ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form a day or boarding school?+

ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form is a day school.

Is ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form co-educational or single-sex?+

ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form is co-educational, taking both boys and girls.