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Fine Arts College

Centre Studios, 41-43 Englands Lane, NW3 4YD

Fine Arts College is a private secondary-stage school in London, Greater London, with a published age range of 13-19.

Private school Co-ed Ages 13-19 Sixth form No boarders
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
13-19
ISI ?
Standards met
Boarding ?
No boarders
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Mixed
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
13-19
Boarding ?
No boarders
Route check
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
ISI ?
Standards met

Overview

Founded in 1978, Fine Arts College is built for students who want creative and academic study to carry equal weight. Its co-educational senior and sixth-form route runs from 13 to 19 across the Englands Lane and Parkhill sites in Belsize Park, with no boarding. The Foundation Course provides a more individually shaped post-16 pathway.

English, mathematics, science and a humanities subject form the GCSE framework, while art, photography, music, media, drama and textiles can sit beside more traditional courses. A-level study continues across arts, humanities and social sciences. This is not an arts extracurricular attached to a conventional timetable; creative disciplines are integral to the academic choices.

GCSE classes have a maximum of 12 pupils and A-level classes average eight. Practising artists, filmmakers, musicians and scholars teach alongside personal tutors, gallery visits, theatre trips, visiting speakers, study trips and student-led clubs. Admission begins with a conversation about subjects, interests and higher-education plans, then interviews and individual support; scholarships and bursaries are available.

Key points
Assessment route
Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
Places and demand
Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
Catchment
Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
Results
13.1% grade 5+ in English and maths and 11.3 Attainment 8
Sixth form
Sixth form available with 0% AAB or better.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Camden and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for Fine Arts College, Camden, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
11.3
Grade 5+ English and maths
13.1%
EBacc APS
0.56
EBacc entry
0%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Camden and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for Fine Arts College, Camden, and England. 80 53.3 26.7 0 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25

School details
Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Mixed
Age range
13-19
Principal
Ms Emmy Schwieters
Pupil roll
187 pupils
Sixth form
Yes

Location and contact

Address

Address
Centre Studios, 41-43 Englands Lane, Belsize Park, London, Greater London
Postcode
NW3 4YD
Area
Camden

School leadership

Principal
Ms Emmy Schwieters

School contact

School phone
02075860312

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions email
mail@hampsteadfinearts.com
Admissions phone
02075860312
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Admissions
Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
13-19
Gender
Mixed
Boarding
No boarders
Day fees
£11,700 per term for GCSE and full A-level courses in 2026/27, including VAT
Scholarships and bursaries
Check school site
Entrance details
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
Admissions note
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.

Oversubscription and eligibility

Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.

Information booklet

Our Prospectus

Exam and test format

Entrance route and assessment

Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.

Assessment route
Apply direct to school

Application

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply direct to the school

    Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

    Check school admissions

Official admissions documents

Information booklet

Our Prospectus

Supplementary form

Apply Now

Results

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?
11.3 Attainment 8
GCSE results
13.1% grade 4+ in English and maths
Grade 5+ English and maths ?
13.1% grade 5+ in English and maths
EBacc average point score ?
0.56 EBacc APS
A-level results
0% AAB or better
A-level average points
39.62 A-level points per entry

Inspection
View report
Standards met

Latest inspection: 23 April 2024

Leadership, management and governance
Standards met
Quality of education, training and recreation
Standards met
Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
Standards met
Social and economic education and contribution to society
Standards met
Safeguarding
Standards met

Quick summary

  • Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2024 records an inspection beginning 23 April 2024. The report says the relevant standards were met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Fine Arts College handle admissions?

Fine Arts College handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to Fine Arts College?

1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

When are the key dates for Fine Arts College?

Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Fine Arts College?

Fine Arts College is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 23 April 2024.