Sylvia Young Theatre School
Other independent school (Westminster).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
The Sylvia Young Theatre School places great emphasis on high academic standards and on excellence in the performing arts. Our aim is to develop the whole person as well as providing a unique opportunity for students with potential in the performing arts to train and to perfect their skills. Expectations are high.
Our School provides a supportive atmosphere based on self-discipline, mutual respect, cooperation and understanding. Students are encouraged to take responsibility both for their own learning and the environment in which they live. The school was established in 1981 in Drury Lane and in 1983 moved to a former 1880's church school building in Marylebone.
In July 2010, we moved to our new premises in Nutford Place, just off Seymour Place in W1. Our site houses two vocational floors with studios, rehearsal rooms, a recording studio, two academic floors and a large canteen with two courtyard gardens.
The Headteacher is a member of, and the school is accredited by the Independent Schools Association [ISA] Miss Alison Ruffelle Mr Michael Shelton Mr Steve Boyes Mr Steven Baker All above may be contacted informally by telephone, or formally if required in writing:
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Dance
- Drama
Key facts
- URN
- 101172
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 10 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Local authority
- Westminster
- Constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 1980
Governing body
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