Drama & Theatre Studies
at The Compton School, London · school or sixth form
What the college says
Students will be taught through practical and theory based lessons. With an emphasis on practical exploration of plays, students will devise, practice and reflect to develop their understanding and breadth of understanding of theatre. They will rehearse and perform to live audiences as a group as well as delivering monologues and duologues. Students are also given the opportunity to develop their independence by creating their own original piece of drama. Finally, students written skills will be tested Students will be given the opportunity to visit the theatre over the two years of the course to experience a variety of live performances.
What you need to get on
6 (Students can audition if they have not already studied Drama) To gain entry to the Sixth Form students must have a minimum point score of 5.5 or above for your best 8 GCSE subjects.
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
The Compton School
Summers Lane, London, N12 0QG
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · London
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