Pastoral Care
Hampstead Fine Arts College fosters personal development through the General Studies course, with talks from numerous outside speakers including lawyers, members of the police, specialists in health and nutrition, well-being, personal development, internet safety, and substance abuse.
We run weekly afternoon sports and activities, including football and netball, as well as individual activities like yoga and personal training.
Throughout the College, pupils are offered tuition in drama, music, and singing by professional experts, enabling them to take LAMDA and Guildhall examinations.
We live in a very exciting capital city and we help our students to discover and make the most of it with visits to galleries, museums, theatre, and musical events.
Extra-curricular Activities
We have a rich programme of extra-curricular activities at Hampstead Fine Arts College, designed to foster critical sense, personal growth, and cultural and political awareness.
Weekly talks hosted by external speakers, alumni, and staff members offer students exceptional opportunities to broaden their knowledge and interests. Social clubs are as diverse as Football, Feminism and Debating, Drama, and Music.
Throughout the year, outings are made to London galleries, theatres, concerts, film centres, libraries, and gardens, with many international study trips to cities including Berlin, Florence, Paris, and Vienna.
Each year we host dramatic and musical recitals and have a festival of short films, which together with our annual art exhibition, enable us to showcase student work at a professional standard.
Academic Tracking
We have rigorous systems of tracking students’ performance, overseen by the Deputy Head Academic.
- Fortnightly reports are written by subject tutors on each student. Grades are given for homework and effort.
- Personal Tutor group sessions are held once a week in an hour-long timetabled session. Each fortnight the Personal Tutor goes through subject reports with individual students.
- Subject tutors carry out regular tests with the marks recorded in the fortnightly reports.
- Spreadsheets are compiled of homework grades and test results so that progress can be tracked.
Parental Quotes
“My daughter became the best version of herself, both creatively and individually, through the support, encouragement, and comfort she received during her time here.
She has made lifelong friendships, and the relationships built with the staff will always be valued and maintained. She has grown tremendously, developed with confidence, and we are incredibly proud of all her accomplishments.
Much of this is a reflection of the opportunities, guidance, and environment provided by Fine Arts College.”
“Pastoral care, one to one focus, for each and every student. Supporting each student with their strength and weakness. Updates and communication for both students and parents are spot on.”
“I am extremely grateful for the school’s level and commitment to students flourishing. Having lived in many countries, this is by far the best school we have experienced. Congratulations
on the excellent work. If only there were more schools like this, where children enjoy learning and grow in such a respectful and inspiring environment.”
“It has been life changing for my daughter. She went from hell and been sad and depressed as well as frustrated her whole life, to be happy and smoky and looking forward to the next school day always! She feels included and understood. So I am so, so grateful with Fine Arts.”
“Every single one has. My daughter’s tutors have made her see her full potential and she is very secure of herself. She ALWAYS comes back happy from school regarding even having bad days based on her needs. So everyday, for me it’s really exceptional! I am soooo grateful.”
“Every member of staff treats the students like young adults, with respect, which makes them feel seen and able to be themselves. The teaching staff encourage and foster creativity, imagination and experimentation with ideas, their positive feedback reinforces learning, and there is support and encouragement in every lesson.”
