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The Royal Ballet School

Other independent school · London, WC2E 9DA

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National ranking

A-level 2023/24

#1,972 of 2,487

Worse than 79% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages12 to 19
Pupils227
GenderMixed
Head teacherMr David Gajadharsingh
Local authorityRichmond upon Thames
Opened30 Sept 1980
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 102947.

GCSE results

2025/26

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

MeasureThis schoolRichmond upon ThamesEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.8.156.946.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%80.7%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%66.1%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%28.6%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%77.9%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4119--

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

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolRichmond upon ThamesEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.Suppressed39.1435
Average A-level gradec--
Average grade, best three A-levelsz--
A-level progressz--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study5--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils227
Girls118
Boys109
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.19
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.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.0%
Higher education0%
Further education0%
Apprenticeship0%
Employment0%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near The Royal Ballet School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimarySt Clement Danes CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Outstanding
0.2 miPrimarySt Josephs Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Outstanding
0.3 miNot applicableGuildhouse SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.4 miNot applicableJeannine Manuel SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.5 miPrimarySoho Parish CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.6 miNot applicableCity Junior SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.7 miPrimarySt George the Martyr Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Outstanding
0.7 miPrimarySt Alban's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.8 miPrimaryAll Souls CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Outstanding
0.8 miSecondaryLondon Nautical, City of London AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Requires improvement

Frequently asked questions about The Royal Ballet School

How does The Royal Ballet School rank in England?

The Royal Ballet School ranks 1,972 of 2,487 schools in England for A-level 2023/24 (worse than 79% of schools).

What are The Royal Ballet School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at The Royal Ballet School was c.

How many pupils attend The Royal Ballet School?

The Royal Ballet School has 227 pupils aged 12 to 19.

Does The Royal Ballet School have a sixth form?

Yes, The Royal Ballet School teaches students up to age 19.

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.