PVA Admissions
Kingsmead School is a Specialist School in the Performing and Visual Arts (PVA) and is able to select 10% of students based on their aptitude in Art, Drama, Music and Dance, their ability to develop their skills in these subjects and their commitment to these subjects.
The application process begins in September. Parents complete an application form (see below) for their child to take part in an audition or workshop in one of the Arts disciplines. If they are successful, the student will be allocated one of the Arts places available.
Time line for the application process
| 22nd September 2022 |
Kingsmead School Open Evening |
| 30th September 2022 |
Deadline for PVA Applications |
| 8th October 2022 |
Workshops/Auditions Day |
| 31st October 2022 |
Local Authority Common Application forms to submitted to the L.A. |
Students who have been successful will be closely monitored and supported by our Specialist Arts staff and the Learning Director of Year 7. They will be offered many performance opportunities and other exciting extra-curricular qualifications such as taking part in a LAMDA performance exam free of charge, or completing a Bronze Arts Award.
If your child has secured a place as a music candidate they will also have the opportunity to receive FREE music instrumental lessons. Vocalists will be offered the same opportunity.
Students admitted under our P&VA criteria will be required to attend P&VA workshops and extra-curricular clubs to ensure the learning experience is maximised. There is also one weekly compulsory extra lesson after school giving these students extra teaching time for their specialist area of talent.
The Application Process for September 2023 is now closed.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch via admissions@kingsmead.org
