29.11.2024
We are delighted to announce that ArtsEd has been recognised with the Excellence in Performing Arts Award at the Independent Schools Association (ISA) National Awards 2024! This prestigious accolade celebrates ArtsEd’s outstanding innovation, achievement, and dedication in performing arts.
This award was presented to Headteacher, Peter Middleton, during the ISA’s Autumn Study Conference on 14-15 November 2024, by actor David Semark, ISA National Chair Natasha Dangerfield, and ISA CEO Rudi Eliott Lockhart. The judges outlined the reasons for their decision:
“The breadth and extent of performing arts provision across the ISA schools that entered was staggering. The quality level was high across all submissions, but the standout entry was ArtsEd for its unique curriculum. Recognised by ISI for inspirational teaching and outstanding results, it nurtures students’ individual talents while fostering inclusivity. With numerous productions, high exam success rates, and a track record of preparing students for top conservatoires or universities, ArtsEd exemplifies excellence in performing arts education.”
This is the first time that ArtsEd has won this national accolade, and we are thrilled and honoured by this.
“This is a wonderful achievement and follows on from a fantastic ISI inspection report and extremely impressive external examination results. This is a true testament to all those working within the Day School and Sixth Form and our students. It is a wonderful validation and acknowledgement of the professionalism, vision and hard work of the performing arts and vocational departments. This award also reflects the holistic education enshrined within the unique ‘ArtsEd Curriculum’ and our outstanding pastoral care.”
Peter Middleton, Headteacher, Day School & Sixth Form
As an international leader in Performing Arts education for Years 7-13, ArtsEd offers a unique programme that combines a broad, balanced academic education with exceptional vocational training in the performing arts. Our students are inspired to reach their full potential, with unparalleled performance opportunities enhancing teamwork and leadership skills. Earlier this year, the Independent Schools Inspectorate recognised the exceptional vocational training in the performing arts by awarding us their highest accolade in March 2024.
“The standards that pupils achieve in performing arts, in line with the school’s expressed aims, are a significant strength of the school.”
Independent Schools Inspectorate, 2024
“It is wonderful that the work of the Performing Arts Department has been recognised by the ISA. The talented and dedicated teaching team work incredibly hard to create inspiring and challenging programmes of study that nurture the pupils and sixth formers, preparing them for the Performing Arts industry and giving them the confidence to engage with the world beyond ArtsEd. In turn our young people rise to the challenge and the result is exciting creativity showcased in classes, assessments and our extensive performance programme.”
Natalie Bareham, Director of Performing Arts, Day School & Sixth Form
At ArtsEd, our commitment to excellence extends far beyond the performing arts. It is an integral part of the ‘ArtsEd Curriculum’ – where vocational training is integrated within a strong academic programme. This sets us apart from other specialist schools is achieved through the excellence of teaching and learning. This is set within an environment where pastoral care is at its heart, and which is inclusive, nurturing and enables all our students to thrive. The individual is right at the heart of our school; as the ISI Inspectors remarked – our students can be their natural selves.
This year, the outstanding results of our students enabled them to move on to leading drama, dance and musical theatre conservatoires in the UK and abroad; others have gone to film schools, university or straight into the performing arts industry.
If you are looking for an award-winning school that combines exceptional academic and performing arts education, we’d love to welcome you to ArtsEd.
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