Independent School of the Year for the Performing Arts (including music & drama) – Entry Form


Our judges would like you to tell them the story of performing arts in your school during 2023-24; share your pride in where you work and explain why the students in your care enjoy an unparalleled student experience in the fields of music, drama, etc. Give us some examples of what you are describing and share any data which supports your entry (but please avoid lists!). Most of all, give us a sense of the place of the performing arts in your school community as it would appear to our judges if they were lucky enough to walk through your doors. 

These are the key questions to answer in your entry: please make sure your entry focuses on performing arts in your school rather than on the wider life of the school.

  • Why do you think performing arts provision in your school is special? What is it about your school’s performing arts curriculum/activities which makes it stand out from other schools? What are your school’s successes and achievements in the area of the performing arts which make it worthy of this award? (Circa 200 words)
  • Why do you think your performing arts provision in 2023-24 has met the particular needs of your students and provided them with a positive student experience? Tell us about any particular performing arts-related projects and initiatives which the school undertook this year of which you are particularly proud.   (Circa 150 words)
  • What is the impact of your performing arts programme. How do you think your performing arts provision has given your students an understanding and appreciation of music, drama, etc which they can carry through into adulthood and which will help them lead rewarding, creative lives (circa 150 words).

2024 Awards Timeline

Nominations
open

March

Nominations
close

4thJune

Commended
announced

3rdJuly

Finalists
announced

9thSeptember

Judges
meet

September

Awards
ceremony

October