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Sylvia Young Theatre School
1 Nutford Place, Seymour Place, London, W1H 5YZ, Westminster
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
201
Capacity
290
Ages
10–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
69%
Summary
With a focus on performing arts, this school offers a unique educational environment for students aged 10-16. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 25.5 and 41% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths indicate room for improvement, the specialized curriculum may appeal to those passionate about theatre. Limited data on overall academic performance suggests that parents should consider how the school's artistic emphasis aligns with their child's educational goals.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 25.5 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 41% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 22% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 4% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 3% | No UK data |
Location
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51.51715, -0.16264 · W1H 5YZ
School details
Local authorityWestminster
RegionLondon
URN101172
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.syts.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Sylvia Young Theatre School rated by Ofsted?
Sylvia Young Theatre School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Sylvia Young Theatre School a good school?
Sylvia Young Theatre School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Sylvia Young Theatre School in GCSEs?
Sylvia Young Theatre School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 25.5. 41% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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