Pupils will thrive vocationally, academically and personally
The Middle School at Tring Park forms Years 10 and 11. Two vocational courses are offered: Middle School Dance and Performance Foundation.
Pupils are given rigorous training in the performing arts, combined with an extensive academic programme of study.
Structure
Pupils are taught in small classes by well-qualified, highly experienced teachers. This ensures that every pupil is given the best possible chance to attain their maximum potential.
Vocational Curriculum
In Middle School pupils have the option to audition for either the Middle School Dance or the Performance Foundation Course, progressing to the Sixth Form Dance, Commercial Music, Musical Theatre or Acting Course once they reach Sixth Form.
Academic Curriculum
With a focus on ensuring our pupils achieve their full potential at GCSE level and are able to progress to the best universities, conservatoires, drama schools or the world of employment when the time comes for them leave us.
Compulsory subjects are English (language and literature), maths and science (double or triple). Pupils also choose three additional subjects from the following options: dance, drama, geography, French, Spanish, art, history, triple award science and music.
GCSE Option Blocks
GCSE pupils study between 6 and 9 subjects. All pupils must study the core subjects. Optional subjects can be selected (one from Block A and one from Block B). If a pupil does not wish to study an optional subject, they can choose a study and/or a support lesson. A study lesson will enable pupils to spend additional time consolidating their learning and preparing for the public examinations.
Academic Year 2025 - 2027
Core Subjects (Academic)
English Language/English Literature & Maths & Double/Triple Science
Core Subjects (Vocational)
Drama or Music or Dance
Block A
Geography or History or Study/Support
Block B
French or Spanish or Art or Study/Support
Additional Individual Tuition
Learning Support
At Tring Park School we offer an exciting, challenging and diverse learning experience. We recognise that each pupil has their own individual strengths, talents and needs, and we are dedicated to providing a supportive environment which actively helps and encourages every pupil to achieve their full potential.
Fees & Funding
We offer scholarships for the Performance Foundation Course. Music & Dance Scheme and Dance & Drama Awards are offered for the Dance Course.
Middle School Termly Fees
Fees displayed for 1 January to 31 August 2025 are inclusive of VAT. Subject to sibling and forces discounts (10% – please enquire). All fees are subject to possible increase at one term’s notice and are non-refundable.
Apply
All candidates are required to attend an entrance audition for the school. These are held in the autumn and spring term each year. Suitability for a place is determined on talent and potential shown at the time of audition.
Final auditions take place in February or March of each year, and successful candidates are offered places to start in the following September.
Career Prospects
Setting you off on a great career!
Whilst the majority of our pupils pursue careers in the performing arts, a significant number win places at leading British and international universities, including Oxbridge and Russell Group institutions.
Find Out More
Lucy Jackman BA, MSC, PGCE, QTS | Head of Middle School
If you have any questions about the Middle School, please get in contact.