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Sylvia Young Theatre School

Other independent school · W1H 5YZ

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School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages10 to 16
Pupils185
GenderMixed
Head teacherMrs Anne-Marie Kennedy
Local authorityWestminster
Opened20 Nov 1980
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 101172.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolWestminsterEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.5052.446.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.79.5%73.2%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.53.8%58.3%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.10.3%20.4%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths79.5%69.4%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 439--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils185
Girls142
Boys43
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.9
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.0

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Sylvia Young Theatre School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miNot applicableWetherby Preparatory SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.1 miPrimaryHampden Gurney CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.1 miNot applicableHalcyon London International SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.2 miNot applicableICS LondonOther independent school
Unrated
0.2 miPrimarySt Mary's Bryanston Square CofE SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.2 miNot applicableConnaught House SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.3 miPrimaryChrist Church Bentinck CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Outstanding
0.4 miAll-throughArk King Solomon AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Outstanding
0.4 miPrimarySt Vincent's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.4 miPrimarySt Edward's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good

Frequently asked questions about Sylvia Young Theatre School

How many pupils attend Sylvia Young Theatre School?

Sylvia Young Theatre School has 185 pupils aged 10 to 16.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.