A Hub of Excellence for Education and the Arts
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Information and Survey
The Gielgud Academy of Performing Arts (GAPA) was established in 2011. It is now considered to be the leading part time performing arts school in Sussex offering a professional training in Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre to its 300 pupils, who range from the ages of 3 to 18. Much of GAPA’s success can be attributed to its professional faculty of highly qualified teachers who have enjoyed successful careers in the performing arts industry. GAPA’s dedication to achieving high standards has resulted in outstanding examination results and recognition within the locality and across the UK. GAPA has been resident in the excellent, purpose built, performing arts facilities at the Hayward’s Heath campus of the Central Sussex College (The Hub) for the last 5 years.
Following consultation with West Sussex County Council (WSCC) and the Department for Education, we are now fully committed to addressing the urgent need in the Mid Sussex area for more Primary, Secondary and 6th Form school provision.
The Gielgud Academy is proposing to become an all-through School for children aged 5 -18, to provide an outstanding academic provision with a specialism in the Arts (Music, Dance, Drama, Art, Media and Technology). It will build on GAPA's current reputation of excellence to provide a unique opportunity for young people from all backgrounds in the community, to come together in pursuit of high academic achievement and artistic excellence. This creative spirit, drive and passion for excellence, provided in a safe, supportive learning environment where people are valued, will generate a strong sense of community and belonging throughout the school and beyond.
We aim to be one of the best schools in the country, renowned for not only its academic and artistic excellence, but also for developing the next generation of responsible young professionals. Our students will be able to realise their potential, nurture their talents and become confident, self-motivated citizens with enquiring minds, who are prepared for the constantly increasing challenges of our ever-changing world. The Gielgud Academy will be at the heart of the Mid Sussex community working closely with its neighbours to improve the educational outcomes for all in the area.
We will offer a broad and balanced curriculum that stretches and challenges, leading to inspiration and fulfillment for every student. The National Curriculum subjects will be taught by a team of dedicated teachers, recruited by our Academic Heads, who will work alongside the Performing Arts Principal cohesively, to ensure outstanding learning.
Sixth Form provision at the Gielgud Academy will be the mainstream academic core subjects, alongside the creative and performing arts courses that will lead and prepare students to either go on to further study at degree level or to start working in their chosen industry. Alongside the performance elements of the arts, we will also offer courses for students who are more interested in the technical side of the industry: film and TV production, stage management and design, sound, lighting, set design, fashion and costume design and computer design, coding and technology.
Our aim is to establish the all-through school as a centre of excellence in the Hub's purpose built outstanding facilities which include a theatre, dance, drama and music studios. It will fully serve the educational needs of the Mid Sussex community and deliver a learning experience that leads to successful and fulfilling careers for all of our pupils. GAPA is blessed by the support of BBC TV and radio presenter Katie Derham and its high profile patrons including Dame Beryl Grey and Dame Gillian Lynne. We are now looking for the support of local parents and wider members of the community across the Sussex area, to help us establish an interest in the provision of this exciting and visionary all-through free school.
Following consultation with West Sussex County Council (WSCC) and the Department for Education, we are now fully committed to addressing the urgent need in the Mid Sussex area for more Primary, Secondary and 6th Form school provision.
The Gielgud Academy is proposing to become an all-through School for children aged 5 -18, to provide an outstanding academic provision with a specialism in the Arts (Music, Dance, Drama, Art, Media and Technology). It will build on GAPA's current reputation of excellence to provide a unique opportunity for young people from all backgrounds in the community, to come together in pursuit of high academic achievement and artistic excellence. This creative spirit, drive and passion for excellence, provided in a safe, supportive learning environment where people are valued, will generate a strong sense of community and belonging throughout the school and beyond.
We aim to be one of the best schools in the country, renowned for not only its academic and artistic excellence, but also for developing the next generation of responsible young professionals. Our students will be able to realise their potential, nurture their talents and become confident, self-motivated citizens with enquiring minds, who are prepared for the constantly increasing challenges of our ever-changing world. The Gielgud Academy will be at the heart of the Mid Sussex community working closely with its neighbours to improve the educational outcomes for all in the area.
We will offer a broad and balanced curriculum that stretches and challenges, leading to inspiration and fulfillment for every student. The National Curriculum subjects will be taught by a team of dedicated teachers, recruited by our Academic Heads, who will work alongside the Performing Arts Principal cohesively, to ensure outstanding learning.
Sixth Form provision at the Gielgud Academy will be the mainstream academic core subjects, alongside the creative and performing arts courses that will lead and prepare students to either go on to further study at degree level or to start working in their chosen industry. Alongside the performance elements of the arts, we will also offer courses for students who are more interested in the technical side of the industry: film and TV production, stage management and design, sound, lighting, set design, fashion and costume design and computer design, coding and technology.
Our aim is to establish the all-through school as a centre of excellence in the Hub's purpose built outstanding facilities which include a theatre, dance, drama and music studios. It will fully serve the educational needs of the Mid Sussex community and deliver a learning experience that leads to successful and fulfilling careers for all of our pupils. GAPA is blessed by the support of BBC TV and radio presenter Katie Derham and its high profile patrons including Dame Beryl Grey and Dame Gillian Lynne. We are now looking for the support of local parents and wider members of the community across the Sussex area, to help us establish an interest in the provision of this exciting and visionary all-through free school.