About The Hammond

Today, The Hammond stands as one of the UK's leading independent performing arts schools, offering an outstanding education for boys and girls aged 11–16 who are ambitious both academically and creatively. It is a place where excellence in the classroom sits alongside elite vocational training, enabling students to flourish intellectually, artistically and personally.

Our unique approach combines a broad and challenging academic curriculum with specialist pathways in Dance, Musical Theatre and Acting, allowing every student to pursue their passion without compromising their education. Small class sizes, expert teaching and an inspiring learning environment ensure every young person is known, supported and encouraged to achieve their full potential.

The Hammond is proud to offer something truly distinctive. It is the only school in the UK where students can access the complete breadth of professional dance training throughout their secondary education, from Year 7 through to Year 11. Student receive the highest level of training in Ballet, Pointe,  Contemporary, Jazz, Commercial, Tap and other specialist disciplines, students receive exceptional technical training alongside an outstanding academic education, preparing them for whatever future they choose.

Throughout its remarkable history, The Hammond has educated generations of performers who have gone on to enjoy successful careers across the world's leading theatres, dance companies, television, film and commercial entertainment industries. That proud tradition continues today, with our curriculum continually shaped by industry professionals to ensure students develop the technical excellence, creativity, resilience and professionalism demanded by today's performing arts sector.

However, a Hammond education is about far more than producing exceptional performers. It is about nurturing confident, compassionate and resilient young people who leave with the skills, discipline and ambition to succeed in any walk of life. Whether progressing to our renowned College, continuing into higher education or pursuing opportunities beyond the performing arts, our students leave equipped to embrace the future with confidence.

Set within a vibrant and welcoming campus, students benefit from exceptional facilities including purpose-built dance studios, professional drama spaces, music practice and recording facilities, academic classrooms and our impressive 420-seat theatre. Every aspect of the environment has been designed to inspire creativity, encourage collaboration and support excellence.

At The Hammond, every student becomes part of a legacy more than a century in the making. They join a community where talent is nurtured, individuality is celebrated and ambition is transformed into achievement.

This is where academic excellence meets exceptional performing arts training.

This is where futures take centre stage.