BRIT School is a free performing and creative arts school in south London that has produced the likes of Adele, Amy Winehouse, Tom Hollander, Jessie J and Rae, and has received government status Outstanding rating from Ofsted. This comes at a time when schools urgently need funding to continue providing world-class training to the UK’s young creatives.

Following an inspection in November, the BRIT school was rated 'outstanding' in five areas including quality of education, behavior and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management and sixth form provision. "Students love studying here," Ofsted said in a statement. “From the moment they enter BRIT, students respond positively to the school’s very high academic and behavioral expectations. The school helps students learn together and develop leadership skills. These qualities are role models for sixth form students and they demonstrate a sense of responsibility , teamwork and empathy. This creates a school culture that simulates a professional workplace, a safe space where students know they can be themselves and free from bias.”

The school is an exempt charity set up by the British Phonographic Industry Trust and provides training to 1,500 students aged 14 to 19 in the creative industries. Since its establishment in 1991, its alumni have won 22 BRIT Awards, 21 Grammy Awards, two British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards and two Academy Awards.

"BRIT schools have made progress over the past five years in all subject areas, including our results in national curriculum subjects. But our commitment to the arts has always been our guiding light." Headteacher Stuart Worden said. “Studying a creative arts subject is hard work. It’s hard to become a choreographer, write an original play, be a multi-instrumentalist or work as a lighting designer on a stadium show. These are not soft subjects, creativity Crucial for the future of our society, and vital for our economy, I’m proud that this time of year is approaching, with the Baftas and the British music industry’s awards night – the Brit Awards – approaching. Our school in Selhurst contributes in part to a rich cultural landscape.”

Josh Berger CBE, chairman of the BRIT School Board, added: “This school is important nationally and globally, which is one of the reasons why I am excited about Ofsted’s recognition, particularly as it highlights the education that BRIT students receive, making them Able to 'work'" ready. '"

According to a survey collected by BRIT Academy in 2021, 60% of alumni go on to work in the creative industries. The school also prides itself on its diversity, with 40 per cent of students being of black, Asian, Aboriginal or Latin American descent. Students from low-income families make up 47% of the school population, and as the cost of living crisis continues, the issue of free admission has become more pressing. Although the school receives government funding, there is a £3.2 million annual shortfall in helping students succeed in professional arts and produce high-quality work.

Alumna and Grammy nominee Jessie J highlighted the impact the BRIT School has had on her life and career in a statement. "Ofsted's report should not come as a surprise to anyone who sets foot in a UK school. Once you enter you will feel the attention to detail, dedication and energy of pupils and schools," she said. "This is love. Let's continue to raise money for this great school and its amazing students and teachers. It's amazing."