Strictly SWADA

SWADA (The South West Academy of Dramatic Arts) is open to all students over the age of 16 who have a keen interest in performing arts and wish to pursue a career within this industry.

Building on the success of the Performing Arts Department, SWADA has helped train many young performers to go on to making their name professionally.

The focus of SWADA is on performance skills, supported by a range of academic areas. Subjects available to students include Dance, Performing Arts, Music and Technical Theatre, Acting and Musical Theatre.

Performing Arts - OFSTED Grade 2

• High success rates on full time courses
• Wide variety of educational visits and performance opportunities
• Success rates are high, showing consistent improvement over the last three years in most Full Time course
• Teaching and learning are good with same outstanding lessons
• Students benefit from a wide educational visits and the curriculum is enriched by visits from industry professionals
• Supportive and guidance for students are good. In class support is effective in developing learning and achievement
• Leadership and management are good
• Lesson observations are rigorous with effective strategies to support improvement and share good practice