“Everything is guided in the pursuit of genuine human truth and sharing that in the living language of theatre. The staff know the mark of what it takes to be exceptional and will do everything in their power to guide you to be the best actor you can be.”
Robbie Curran, Graduate of the One Year Acting Course, 2014
You can read the full Ofsted report on the Ofsted website:
Ofsted Outstanding
The School has been deemed ‘outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted in each of its inspections over the last 17 years. Here are some extracts from its most recent report, published in June 2024:
Students
“Learners benefit from demanding actor training in an exciting and dynamic learning environment. Tutors and external directors set high expectations of them to continually refine and rework their performance craft during their time at the school.”
Teaching and learning
“Acting tutors are highly qualified and experienced in their respective fields of voice, acting, movement, song and theatre. Visiting lecturers are specialists in directing and well-known in the artistic community and field of dramaturgy. As a result, learners benefit from training by subject experts who have experience and who use their professional knowledge and skills to inform teaching and directorial practice. ”
Graduates
“As a result of their training, learners are very well prepared for their next steps. Graduates progress into high profile, positive destinations and many are offered roles in well regarded productions. Recent graduates have performed in acting roles and have either been nominated for, or have won, the Stage’s Best West End Debut Award, Olivier nominations and the Fringe First Award for Best New Writing. Learners highly value their training and know that they acquire the attributes to be a versatile actor. ”
Leadership and Management
“Leaders have extremely high expectations of themselves and staff, to deliver a very high-quality training experience for learners. Heads of department know each learner very well and work closely with teaching staff to ensure that all learners make progress in line with their aspirations. As a result, learners benefit from closely managed training that helps them excel in their craft.”
