Susi Earnshaw Theatre School
Susi Earnshaw Theatre School is an independent school in Barnet for pupils aged 9 to 16. It has 31 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Susi Earnshaw Theatre School is Good, from an inspection in June 2009. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 27.4, and 56% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: June 2009. GCSE results: 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 9-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 68 High Street Barnet Hertfordshire EN5 5SJ |
| Phone | 02084415010 |
| Reference Number | 131830 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 31 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 41.94%
Girls: 58.06% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Susi Earnshaw Theatre School provides a good quality of education for its pupils, who are primarily focused on careers in the performing arts. The school is commended for its effective curriculum that combines both academic and vocational subjects, enabling pupils to make excellent progress in performing arts while securing high standards. However, the teaching approach in core academic subjects lacks engaging self-assessment tactics, which could enhance student performance in those areas. The school is characterized by a supportive atmosphere, promoting the personal and social development of its students, who thrive in a family-like environment.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Apr 2009 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Apr 2009 | Standard inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2006 | Standard inspection |
Strengths
- Excellent progress in performing arts subjects.
- Strong focus on students' confidence and self-esteem.
- Good curriculum balance between academic and vocational subjects.
- High standards reached by pupils in BTEC performing arts and GCSE English.
- Outstanding spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
Areas for Improvement
- Lack of self-assessment in core academic subjects.
- No provision in place for students with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia.
- Satisfactory progress in mathematics and science with limited group activities.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 27.4 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 55.6% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 66.7% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 38.7% of pupils at Susi Earnshaw Theatre School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 16.1% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Susi Earnshaw Theatre School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Susi Earnshaw Theatre School is Good, from an inspection in June 2009.
When was Susi Earnshaw Theatre School last inspected by Ofsted?
Susi Earnshaw Theatre School was last inspected in June 2009.
How many pupils does Susi Earnshaw Theatre School have?
Susi Earnshaw Theatre School has 31 pupils on roll.
What age range does Susi Earnshaw Theatre School cover?
Susi Earnshaw Theatre School for pupils aged 9 to 16.
What are Susi Earnshaw Theatre School's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 27.4, and 56% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Susi Earnshaw Theatre School?
Susi Earnshaw Theatre School is at 68 High Street, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 5SJ.