Sylvia Young Theatre School
URN: 101172 • W1H 5YZ
Overview
- Name
- Sylvia Young Theatre School
- URN
- 101172
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 35.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Anne-Marie Kennedy (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02072582330
- Website
- Visit Sylvia Young Theatre School website
- Address
-
1 Nutford Place, W1H 5YZ
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Summary
Sylvia Young Theatre School, located in Westminster, London, is an independent mixed school founded in 1981 by Sylvia Young, OBE. The school fosters a supportive and nurturing environment where students are encouraged to develop their individual talents in both academic and vocational disciplines, particularly in the performing arts. With a current enrolment of 201 students and a capacity for 290, the school emphasizes high academic standards alongside excellence in performance training.
The curriculum is designed to promote self-esteem, responsibility, and tolerance, ensuring that all students have equal access to educational opportunities regardless of their background. The school aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals who can take an active role in their community. Facilities include dedicated vocational studios, rehearsal spaces, and academic classrooms, providing students with the resources needed to excel.
In partnership with parents, the school maintains high expectations and encourages students to take responsibility for their learning and environment. The leadership team, including Headteacher Anne-Marie Kennedy, is committed to creating a positive and enriching educational experience for all students.
The curriculum is designed to promote self-esteem, responsibility, and tolerance, ensuring that all students have equal access to educational opportunities regardless of their background. The school aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals who can take an active role in their community. Facilities include dedicated vocational studios, rehearsal spaces, and academic classrooms, providing students with the resources needed to excel.
In partnership with parents, the school maintains high expectations and encourages students to take responsibility for their learning and environment. The leadership team, including Headteacher Anne-Marie Kennedy, is committed to creating a positive and enriching educational experience for all students.
Useful links
- Repost from @ashleynhorney below sytslondon adds: Congratulations to former syts student Ashley Horne - previously an actor on Skins, EastEnders and more - on being one of the executive producers on the film Marion. We wish it every success. #thea (sen)
- Repost from @ashleynhorney below sytslondon adds: Congratulations to former syts student Ashley Horne - previously an actor on Skins, EastEnders and more - on being one of the executive producers on the film Marion. We wish it every success. #thea (sen)
- Repost from @simonlipkin: I'm....re....viewing.....the situation!!! Fagin @oliveronstage SYTS adds: We're sure the re...views are flattering! Good luck to the cast & crew of Oliver! at #chichesterfestivaltheatre #musicaltheatre #london #the (other)
- Sylvia Young Agency writes: So proud of all our clients who feature in the forthcoming Beetlejuice 2 movie. Some sing on the soundtrack, others are in a couple of scenes and some do both! Congrats to all Alfie(lead vocal) Aurora, Chanel, Chase, Charlie, (other)
- 20 September 202424/09/20 10:48:31 (other)
- Repost from @jamie_b10 about his latest #Strictly success: Another huge THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! for all your votes and support! I honestly can't tell you how much we appreciate it! I think you could tell I was certainly surprised that we wa (other)
- #performing arts #training20 September 202424/09/20 14:07:23 (other)
- Congratulations to former syts student @harry_lawtey on his rôle as Harvey Dent in Joker: Folie à Deux. It's released in the UK on October 4th. There's an interesting interview with him in last Sunday's Observer - which includes the courtroo (other)
- Repost from @jamie_b10 about his latest #Strictly success: Another huge THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! for all your votes and support! I honestly can't tell you how much we appreciate it! I think you could tell I was certainly surprised that we wa (other)
- #Acting #Adult Now booking for January 202530 November 202424/11/30 11:44:50 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Halcyon London International School (66.3)
- L'Ecole Bilingue Elementaire (66.0)
- Connaught House School (55.7)
- St John's Wood Pre-Preparatory School (55.4)
- Unity Girls High School (55.2)
Key details
- LA
- Westminster
- Age range
- 10 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 290
- Pupils
- 201
- Boys
- 48
- Girls
- 153
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1980-11-20
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 201 | 48 | 153 | 290 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 204 | 46 | 158 | 290 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 220 | 58 | 162 | 290 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 220 | 58 | 162 | 290 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 234 | 71 | 163 | 290 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 234 | 72 | 162 | 290 | 0.00 |
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