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Verified 18 August 2026
Sylvia Young Theatre School is a private secondary-stage school in Westminster, Greater London, with a published age range of 10-16.
Private school Co-ed Ages 10-16 No sixth form listed No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 10-16
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Sylvia Young Theatre School
On this page
At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 10-16
- 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
Overview
Sylvia Young Theatre School makes the performing arts part of the full-time week rather than an after-hours addition. Its co-educational route in Westminster is for pupils aged 10 to 16, bringing academic education together with vocational training in a caring setting. Separate part-time and holiday classes extend the organisation's work beyond the full-time cohort.
Academic provision occupies three days, while vocational classes take place on Thursday and Friday. In Years 7 to 9, the programme includes English and reading, mathematics, science, drama, history, humanities, art, ICT, Spanish and PSHE. At GCSE, English Language and Literature, mathematics, triple science and drama are core, with drama covering performance, practitioners, production and theatre history.
The vocational offer spans drama, singing, music study, ballet, dance fusion, jazz and tap. Pupils can work with more than one teacher in a discipline where possible, giving the practical training a range of professional perspectives. Careers education in Years 10 and 11 includes college talks and workshops on post-16 choices and auditions.
Admission asks for academic readiness as well as performance potential. Applicants submit a recent school report and photograph, prepare an acting piece, song and dance, and sit English tests in creative writing and comprehension plus mathematics. Auditions run through the year without a fixed deadline. The full-time route has no boarding and no sixth form.
Key points
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
- 39.5% grade 5+ in English and maths and 25.5 Attainment 8
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Westminster and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 25.5
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 39.5%
- EBacc APS
- 1.83
- EBacc entry
- 3.7%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Westminster and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 10-16
- Headteacher
- Mrs Anne-Marie Kennedy
- Pupil roll
- 185 pupils
- Sixth form
- No
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- 1 Nutford Place, Seymour Place, London, Greater London
- Postcode
- W1H 5YZ
- Area
- Westminster
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mrs Anne-Marie Kennedy
School contact
- School phone
- 02072582330
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 02072582330
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 10-16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- 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.
Exam and test format
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
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 25.5 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 40.7% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 39.5% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 1.83 EBacc APS
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 24 February 2026
- 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 2026 records an inspection beginning 24 February 2026. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Sylvia Young Theatre School handle admissions?
Sylvia Young Theatre School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Sylvia Young Theatre School?
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 Sylvia Young Theatre School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Sylvia Young Theatre School?
Sylvia Young Theatre School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 24 February 2026.