Susi Earnshaw Theatre School, Barnet
Susi Earnshaw Theatre School is an independent school for pupils aged 9 to 16 in Barnet. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in March 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Susi Earnshaw Theatre School in detail
Susi Earnshaw Theatre School in its own words
In its own words: "The Susi Earnshaw Theatre School is a specialist stage school for pupils aged 9 -16 years. Through the medium of performing arts, we aim to provide students with a well-balanced academic and vocational education that ignites passion, encourages self-belief and challenges them to reach their full potential."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include dance and choir.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Susi Earnshaw Theatre School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Susi Earnshaw Theatre School are Mount House School (0.8 miles, selective); Lyonsdown School (1 mile); Mill Hill Schools (2.7 miles); and Vita Et Pax School (2.7 miles).
Mount House SchoolLyonsdown SchoolMill Hill SchoolsVita Et Pax School
Who goes there
In 2026, 12 pupils (38.7%) received SEN support and 5 (16.1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is High Barnet Station, about 490 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Barnet Church, 70 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 182 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Barnet (370).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted. Ofsted last inspected this school in 28 April 2009, before the latest ISI inspection.
Non-Routine Inspection
13 March 2026
Routine Inspection
1 July 2025
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
26 April 2022
Regulatory Compliance
21 March 2018
Short Visit
9 February 2017
Integrated
10 March 2015
About
The Susi Earnshaw Theatre School is a full-time private school specialising in academics and performing arts in Barnet, North London. The school was established in 1989 by former actress and journalist Susi Earnshaw and her husband David Earnshaw, who was a producer, touring and session musician.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Susi Earnshaw Theatre School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with Susi Earnshaw Theatre School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Susi Earnshaw Theatre School.
- Let's Get LearningAt the school · Not yet graded
- Little Voices North London - High Barnet420m away · Not yet graded
- art-K High Barnet610m away · Not yet graded
- LBL Foulds910m away · Not yet graded
- MultiSports Activity Camp Foulds910m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 72
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 13
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 72 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 13 serious and 59 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Barnet is 53 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
52%
Available places
31 pupils
60 places
29 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Barnet
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Barnet
Across Barnet council
Places available
4,618
Applications
3,998
Got 1st preference
72.7%
Got preferred school
93.2%
All secondary applications across Barnet council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
12
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
54.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
31
Total Pupils
13
Boys
18
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Showing 10 of 11 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Susi Earnshaw Theatre School
What are GCSE results like at Susi Earnshaw Theatre School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Susi Earnshaw Theatre School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Susi Earnshaw Theatre School last inspected?
Susi Earnshaw Theatre School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in March 2026.
How many pupils go to Susi Earnshaw Theatre School?
Susi Earnshaw Theatre School has around 31 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Susi Earnshaw Theatre School?
Susi Earnshaw Theatre School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Susi Earnshaw Theatre School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Let's Get Learning (registered, not yet graded). There are 4 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Susi Earnshaw Theatre School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 72 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 13 serious and 59 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Barnet is 53 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Susi Earnshaw Theatre School?
Susi Earnshaw Theatre School is at 68 High Street, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 5SJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)