The short version
Below-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 25.5 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
25.5
18.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
22%
19.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
4%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
24% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 10–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 201
- Capacity
- 69%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westminster
- Head
- Mrs Anne-Marie Kennedy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
1 Nutford Place, London, W1H 5YZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
London Park School Mayfair and London Park School Sixth
Independent · 1.7km away
Caelum House School
Independent · 1.8km away
Kensington Park School
Independent · 2.0km away
Brighton College Prep Kensington
Independent · 2.0km away
More House School
Independent · 2.2km away
Hill House School
Independent · 2.2km away
Pembridge Hall School
Independent · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Sylvia Young Theatre School?
Sylvia Young Theatre School currently has 201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sylvia Young Theatre School take?
Sylvia Young Theatre School caters for pupils aged 10 to 16.
Where is Sylvia Young Theatre School?
Sylvia Young Theatre School is in W1H 5YZ, in the Westminster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sylvia Young Theatre School have a sixth form?
No, Sylvia Young Theatre School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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