Guildhall School of Music and Drama
URN: 135412 • London EC2Y 8DT
Overview
- Name
- Guildhall School of Music and Drama
- URN
- 135412
- Type
- Higher education institutions
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 43.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lynne Williams (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 02076282571
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DT
Summary
Guildhall School of Music and Drama, located in the City of London, is a prestigious higher education institution renowned for its professional training in music, drama, and production arts. It is consistently ranked among the top institutions globally for performing arts, providing a vibrant and diverse community for students from around the world. The school offers a range of programmes, including undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, doctoral research, and short courses, catering to various levels of experience and interest.
The curriculum at Guildhall is designed to foster creativity and innovation, with a strong emphasis on practical training through one-to-one and ensemble sessions led by over 400 experienced practitioner teachers. Students benefit from a collaborative environment that encourages experimentation and research, preparing them for successful careers in the creative industries.
In addition to academic programmes, Guildhall is committed to lifelong learning, offering training for children, young people, and adult learners. The school actively engages with the community through events, research initiatives, and partnerships, creating opportunities for students to connect with industry professionals and enhance their educational experience.
The curriculum at Guildhall is designed to foster creativity and innovation, with a strong emphasis on practical training through one-to-one and ensemble sessions led by over 400 experienced practitioner teachers. Students benefit from a collaborative environment that encourages experimentation and research, preparing them for successful careers in the creative industries.
In addition to academic programmes, Guildhall is committed to lifelong learning, offering training for children, young people, and adult learners. The school actively engages with the community through events, research initiatives, and partnerships, creating opportunities for students to connect with industry professionals and enhance their educational experience.
Useful links
- Guildhall homepage (other)
- Skip to main content (other)
- actors (other)
- production artists (other)
- musicians (other)
- Research, Engagement & Services (other)
- Study with Guildhall (other)
- Open Days (other)
- Request a prospectus (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Azhar Academy Girls School (75.2)
- Spa School (73.2)
- Harris Aspire Academy (72.7)
- Hawkswood Primary PRU (72.7)
- The Pears Family School (72.7)
Key details
- LA
- City of London
- Age range
- -
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1935-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | |||||
| 2024-09-11 | |||||
| 2023-09-11 | |||||
| 2022-09-11 | |||||
| 2021-09-11 | |||||
| 2020-09-11 |
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