ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form
London · W4 1LY
ArtsEd is a specialist performing arts day school and sixth form in West London, educating 286 pupils aged 11–18 with performance at the heart of the curriculum. The school combines rigorous academic education with world-class drama, music, and dance training, drawing on ArtsEd's 75-year heritage as a leading conservatoire. It offers an exceptionally welcoming, creative environment where talented young performers develop both artistically and intellectually, with proven track record of graduates succeeding in professional theatre, film, and television.
- →Specialist performing arts curriculum integrated with strong academics, rather than arts in isolation
- →Access to ArtsEd's extensive industry connections, professional networks, and performance opportunities on campus and West End stages
- →Significantly smaller cohorts than mainstream schools, allowing individualised attention and frequent performance opportunities
- →Proven outcomes: recent alumni include Leo Woodall (The White Lotus, Citadel), Omari Douglas (It's A Sin, Cabaret West End), and Samuel Creasey (Shakespeare's Globe)
Who thrives here
Pupils who combine genuine academic ability with serious commitment to drama, music, or dance; students who thrive in creative, collaborative environments and are willing to work towards professional standards in performance alongside GCSEs and A-Levels.
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Contact & visit
Cone Ripman House, 14 Bath Road, Chiswick
London
W4 1LY
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Notable alumni
Leo Woodall
Actor; lead roles in The White Lotus (HBO), Citadel (Amazon), One Day (Netflix), Cherry (Apple TV+)
Omari Douglas
Musical theatre performer and actor; Cabaret and The Little Life (West End), It's A Sin (Channel 4), Black Doves (Netflix)
Samuel Creasey
Actor; The Winter's Tale (Shakespeare's Globe), The Chemistry of Death (Paramount+), The Book of Dust (Bridge Theatre)
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form?
Day fees at ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form are approximately £23,700 per year (2025/26).
How do you get into ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form?
ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form's exam results?
At ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form, 5.9% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 43.5% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form a boarding school?
ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form is a day school in London and does not offer boarding.
What is ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form “Excellent” (2019).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Exceptional access to professional industry practitioners and real performance opportunities; pupils genuinely work alongside working actors and theatre professionals.
✓Specialist expertise in performing arts combined with solid academics; pupils achieve strong GCSEs and A-Levels while building professional portfolios.
✓Intimate, nurturing community; small cohorts mean staff know every pupil deeply and can provide individualised guidance on university/drama school applications.
✓Outstanding destinations; alumni regularly secure roles in West End, film, and television, validating the quality of training.
Common concerns
!High intensity and pressure for some pupils; the dual focus on rigorous academics and conservatoire-standard performance can be exhausting.
!Limited traditional sports and extracurricular breadth compared to larger independent schools; arts-focused curriculum may not suit pupils seeking varied options.
!Day-only provision; no boarding, which may be inconvenient for families from further afield.
!Not yet inspected by Ofsted; prospective families cannot rely on independent inspection data.