BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 November 2024

This is a school where pupils thrive and flourish. Pupils, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), immerse themselves in their educational passion here. Teachers guide pupils expertly to master and refine their skills across subjects. As a result, pupils are successfully prepared for their next educational steps and, when ready, to enter industry. Pupils love to learn here. From the moment they begin at BRIT, pupils respond positively to the school's very high academic and behavioural expectations. The school helps pupils to learn together and to develop leadership skills. These qualities are role modelled by students in the sixth form, who exhibit responsibility, teamwork and empathy. This creates a school culture that simulates a professional workplace. Within this safe space, pupils know that they can be themselves, and that they are free from prejudice. The school provides exemplary enrichment opportunities that deepen pupils' understanding of their studies. For example, theatre students regularly visit many London theatres and all pupils in Years 10 and 12 complete relevant work experience placements. The school also prioritises pupils' mental health. The personal development curriculum is tailored carefully to the school's context. These classes help pupils to debate relevant moral issues sensitively and to navigate a life in the arts with confidence.

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