07.02.2025
We are absolutely delighted to share the fantastic review we have received from The Good Schools Guide. This latest assessment highlights both our exceptional performing arts training and the strong academic foundation that underpins everything we do. As the UK’s most trusted school guide for over 35 years, The Good Schools Guide provides candid and impartial reviews, and it is truly wonderful to see our unique approach to education so warmly recognised.
Published in January 2025, The Good Schools Guide described ArtsEd Day School and Sixth Form as:
A small school that provides exceptional opportunities for those aiming for a career in the performing arts, while providing a solid academic base for both prospective professionals and those who may choose a different path.
Our school is celebrated for its “positive, buzzing, supportive” environment, where students flourish under the guidance of dedicated, experienced educators who inspire and challenge them every day.
Interim Headteacher Peter Middleton shared his enthusiasm about the review:
We are delighted to have received such a glowing review from The Good Schools Guide. By every measure, we are an outstanding School, however, it is reassuring to receive such a positive review from the UK’s number one school guide. The review bears testament to our inspirational environment, inclusive ethos, and the dedication of our staff to deliver a thriving, supportive and nurturing School. We offer our sincere thanks to all the students, staff, and parents who assisted with this and for sharing their wonderful insights and experiences of life at ArtsEd.
One of the standout highlights of the review is the exceptional quality of teaching we provide. Students describe our performing arts training as “amazing,” with parents echoing that “the teaching is the best they’ve ever had.” Our staff bring a wealth of industry experience into the classroom, ensuring that our students receive world-class training in dance, drama, and musical theatre.
This latest endorsement from The Good Schools Guide reaffirms that ArtsEd is an exceptional place to learn and grow. Our ability to combine world-class performing arts training with a strong academic foundation makes us truly unique. We remain deeply committed to equipping our students with the skills, confidence, and resilience to succeed, wherever their journey may take them.