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ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form

ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form offers specialist performing arts education for students aged 4 to 18, with pathways in acting, dance, and musical theatre.

HounslowSeniorCo EdAges 4–18Day265 pupils
Day fees
£17,969 – £27,330
How competitive entry is
Interview + Taster DayCompetitive entry
Pupils
265
Founded
1919
Next deadline
Open day: TBC
Updated 2 months agosource
Houseroom Index 2026Provisional
62.9/100
67% data confidence·v2026.4.0
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Pillar breakdown
Academic outcomes49
Destinations & outcomes68
Future-readiness62
Pastoral & wellbeing82
Pupil flourishing65
Value-add41
Access & breadth70
Parent sentiment70
External consensus70

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Our take

Independent co-ed all-through school in Hounslow for ages 11–19, day or boarding. Selective entry.

Best for
Who thrives here
  • Families wanting one school across the whole journey (ages 11–19) rather than separate prep + senior.
  • Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
  • Families weighing day vs boarding — both are offered.
  • Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school.
Watch-outs
Know before applying
  • Selective entry — assume some form of assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early if needed.
  • SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has an EHCP or specific learning needs, ask admissions about case-by-case capacity before applying.
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Application timeline

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Registration opensPassed
1 Sept 2025
Registration closesPassed
15 Jan 2026
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Registration windows
YearOpensClosesReply byStatus
2026-271 Sept 202515 Jan 2026TBCClosed

Open events

Dates to be confirmed
Sixth Form Scholarship Second Round AuditionAfter main February auditions
Dates TBC
Open Evening - Register for a VisitOngoing - book via website
Dates TBC
Sixth Form Open Evening2017-09-26T18:00
Dates TBC
Day School Open Evening2017-09-27T18:00
Dates TBC

Private tours and additional visits available by arrangement — contact admissions to arrange.

Fees

£24,780per year · Day · 2026-27
VAT-inclusive estimate £24,780VAT status TBC7-year projection £198,295
vs London avg (£24,000)3% above
By entry point · 2026-27
11+TBC
16+TBC

Bursaries & Scholarships

About the head

The Performing Arts Grade School

Peter Middleton is an experienced Head, Oxford graduate, and with a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Management. He began his teaching career at Cheltenham College, moved to St Edward’s School, Oxford, and was Deputy Head at Clifton College before joining ArtsEd.

Welcome to ArtsEd: where creativity ignites, talent flourishes, and futures take flight.

Artistic excellence, academic rigour, creativity, respect, community, resilience, ambition, integrity, and kindness.

Activities & co-curricular

sport

NetballFootball

music

ChoirConcert Band

drama

Drama Club

academic club

Debate Club

service

VolunteeringCommunity Outreach

Facilities

sports

Sports HallFitness Suite

arts

TheatreRecording StudioActing StudioAndrew Lloyd Webber Foundation TheatreDance StudiosRehearsal Studios

academic

Performing Arts StudiosRoof TerraceClassroomsDance Studios

wellbeing

Student Support Centre

Latest exam results

48%
A-level A*–A
44%
GCSE 9–7

Data from 2024 results

Where leavers go

20252024
Cohort73
Russell Group5
US Ivy00
Top universities (2025)
Academy of Contemporary Music
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre
American Academy of Dramatic Art
ArtsEd
BIMM
Bird College
Boston Conservatory for Musical Theatre
Bournemouth University

Recent coverage

In May 2024, ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form received the highest accolade from the Independent Schools Inspectorate, which identified the standards achieved in performing arts as a significant strength of the school. In May 2025, Peter Middleton was appointed as the permanent Headteacher of the Day School and Sixth Form, after serving as Interim Headteacher since September 2023. In 2024, 46% of students achieved grades 9-7 at GCSE, and 27% achieved A*/A at A level, with 71% attaining A*-B grades. In 2025, 69% of students taking the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma achieved DDD*, equivalent to three A* at A level.

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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Inspection

Isi 19 Mar 2024

One inspection report on file. Worth reading before booking a visit — covers safeguarding, leadership and overall standard.

Standards met
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Term dates 2026-27

autumn4 Sept 202611 Dec 2026
spring5 Jan 202725 Mar 2027
summer12 Apr 20279 Jul 2027
autumnNot yet publishedNot yet publishedHalf-term 9 Sept 2025–12 Dec 2025
springNot yet publishedNot yet publishedHalf-term 5 Jan 2026–27 Mar 2026
summerNot yet publishedNot yet publishedHalf-term 7 Apr 2026–26 Jun 2026

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a Quality Assurance Kite Mark programme and extra
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Policies & documents

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Questions parents ask

Common questions about ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form, answered from this school’s structured profile data. Always confirm specifics with admissions before applying.

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

ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form suits: Families wanting one school across the whole journey (ages 11–19) rather than separate prep + senior; Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex; Families weighing day vs boarding — both are offered; Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school.

How does admissions work?+

Admissions are selective — expect an entrance assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early. See the admissions timeline above for confirmed dates.

Are fees published?+

Yes — see the Fees section on this page. Add extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition, registration fees) on top of the base figure before budgeting.

Does the school support SEND?+

Some SEND provision is documented in our profile, but specific conditions supported aren't itemised. Contact admissions for details before applying.

Are there open days?+

6 upcoming open days or tours — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.

How do I contact admissions?+

email at dssf_admissions@artsed.co.uk or phone on 02089876600. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.

What similar schools should I compare?+

We've ranked 6 schools by semantic similarity to ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form — see the "Schools like ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form" grid on this page. Most parents shortlist 4–6 schools before applying.

Enrichment last updated 11 May 2026. Sources include the school’s official site, Wikipedia, Good Schools Guide, Tatler, and Sunday Times Parent Power.

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Frequently asked questions

How much are the fees at ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form?
Day fees at ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form range from £17,969 to £27,330 per year.
What ages does ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form take?
ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form takes pupils from age 4 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.
Where is ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form?
ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form is in Hounslow, W4 1LY.

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