Performing Arts
at The Friary School · school or sixth form
What the college says
Performing Arts is placed at the heart of school life. Students whotake the course can expect to be challenged in all three disciplines:acting, dancing and singing. In addition, students will have accessto a purpose-built theatre with raked seating for 310 people, as wellas a drama studio, dance studio and a huge range of professionalsound and lighting equipment. The course also offers studentsthe opportunity to participate in many large- scale productionsthroughout the year, including musical theatre, Shakespeare, moderndrama and variety shows.
What you need to get on
4 GSCE Grade A* to C
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
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 Friary School
Eastern Avenue, Lichfield, WS13 7EW
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Lichfield
Who else teaches this exact qualification
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