Outstanding Results Across Academics and Performing Arts
At ArtsEd, we believe every student should be supported to achieve their full potential. Through our unique ArtsEd Curriculum, outstanding performing arts training sits alongside a rigorous academic education, all within a nurturing environment where pastoral care, personalised support and individual development are central to every student’s experience.
As an academically non-selective school, we are proud of the exceptional progress our students make throughout their time with us. Small class sizes and strong relationships between students and teachers enable young people to develop confidence, resilience and ambition, helping them achieve excellent outcomes across both academic and vocational disciplines.
Our approach was recognised by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) in 2024, which identified student achievement in performing arts as a significant strength of the School:
“The standards that pupils achieve in performing arts, in line with the school’s expressed aims, are a significant strength of the school.”
The ISI also praised ArtsEd’s innovative curriculum, highlighting how academic and vocational learning are carefully integrated to prepare students for the evolving world of the performing arts.
Results 2026
The achievements of our 2026 Year 11 and Year 13 students are a reflection of their talent, commitment and hard work. We congratulate every student on their results and thank our dedicated staff and supportive families who have helped them succeed.
Year 11 GCSE Results
Students begin GCSE study in Year 9 and typically complete nine GCSEs alongside specialist training in Acting, Dance or Musical Theatre.
The 2026 cohort achieved a strong set of results, demonstrating excellent progress and attainment across the curriculum.
Highlights
- 100% of students achieved grades 9-4 in both GCSE English Language and English Literature
- Improved performance in Mathematics, with an increase in grades 9-7
- Results compare favourably with pre-pandemic outcomes and demonstrate continued academic progress
| Grade | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 7% | 15% | 9% | 6% |
| 9-8 | 22% | 30% | 25% | 14% |
| 9-7 | 39% | 48% | 46% | 29% |
Year 13 Sixth Form Results
ArtsEd’s Sixth Form offers students the flexibility to study A Levels, the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts Practice, or a combination of both. This distinctive model enables students to excel academically while developing professional-level performance skills.
The Class of 2026 achieved an exceptional set of results across both A Levels and BTEC qualifications.
Highlights
- Average UCAS points per student: 183, exceeding the equivalent of AAA* at A Level
- 80% of BTEC Musical Theatre students achieved D*D*D*
- 96% of BTEC Acting students achieved at least DDD
- Increase in the proportion of Dance students achieving D*D*D*
- 18% of BTEC students achieved D*D*D* alongside at least one A Level grade A or above*
- Improved A Level performance across A*-A, A*-B and A*-C grade bands
| Grade Profile | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| D*D*D* | 68% | 66% |
| D*D*D* to D*D*D | 76% | 74% |
| D*D*D* to D*DD | 81% | 86% |
| D*D*D* to DDD | 92% | 89% |
| Grade Profile | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| A*-A | 28% | 26% |
| A*-B | 73% | 65% |
| A*-C | 91% | 88% |
Notably, one student achieved three A*s and an A, while several students secured at least one A* grade.
Destinations
These outstanding results have enabled our graduates to progress to some of the world’s leading conservatoires, universities and industry training programmes.
Recent destinations include:
A
- AMDA, New York
- ArtsEd
B
- Bird College
G
- Goldsmiths, University of London
- Guildford School of Acting
I
- Indiana University Bloomington
- Italia Conti
L
- Laine Theatre Arts
- LAMDA
- London College of Contemporary Music
- London School of Musical Theatre
M
- MetFilm School
- Mountview
N
- New York University
R
- RADA
- Rambert School
- Rose Bruford
- Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
- Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
T
- Trinity Laban
U
- University of Bristol
- University of Exeter
- University of Glasgow
- University of the Arts London
- Urdang
We are enormously proud of all our students and wish them every success as they take the next steps in their academic, vocational and professional journeys.