Welcome
Meet the principal
Welcome to the Studio
Stand Out. Specialise. Succeed. This is the heart of our 14 –19 Studio School.
Specialising in digital, media, and healthcare pathways, we combine academic excellence with hands-on learning to prepare students for the careers of tomorrow.
We offer a broad and ambitious curriculum, including GCSEs, BTECs, T Levels, and A Levels. At KS5, our D6 provision enables cross-campus collaboration, giving students exciting opportunities to work on innovative projects and develop real-world skills. We have high expectations for every student’s achievement, not only in our specialisms, but across all areas of learning.
My philosophy is simple: we transform life chances through the education our young people receive. I am passionate about creating opportunities for all students, instilling the belief that they can achieve anything. I want to inspire a love of learning, whether it’s mastering new skills, embracing fresh experiences, or rising to a challenge. We encourage our learners to take risks, because employers value attributes such as problem-solving, determination, confidence, ambition, and passion.
We work in close partnership with families, because education is most powerful when school and home work together. I have enormous pride in the staff and students here, and I warmly invite families to join us on our journey. Together, we will nurture young people who are not only academically successful but also confident, compassionate, and ready to make their mark on the world.
As part of the Aldridge Education family, we believe education should be stimulating, enriching, and empowering, offering every student genuine choice for their future. Our close partnerships with leading employers from Channel 4 and Amazon Web Services to local hospitals and British Aerospace, bring learning to life and ensure our students are industry-ready.
At the Studio, you’ll learn from expert teachers, use industry-standard tools, and tackle real briefs set by our partners. You’ll gain the confidence, creativity, and resilience to succeed at university, in apprenticeships, and in the workplace.
These are exciting times for our community. I look forward to seeing our students stand out, specialise, and succeed turning talent into achievement, and ambition into reality.
Julie Green
Principal
About studio schools
Studio Schools are government-funded schools for 14–19 year olds that offer a specialist approach to education. They provide bespoke pathways and options not always available in traditional settings.
By combining academic and vocational learning, they focus on developing practical skills alongside traditional subjects, preparing students to succeed in further education and the workplace.
Studio Schools create an environment where students of all abilities can thrive and develop the skills that modern industries require.
The Studio – Myth vs Fact
💷 Myth: “You have to pay.”
✅ Fact: No – we’re state-funded, completely free.
📚 Myth: “No English, Maths or Science.”
✅ Fact: All KS4 students study English Language & Literature, Maths, and Combined Science, PE plus 3 specialist options.
📜 Myth: “Courses aren’t approved.”
✅ Fact: Every course is on the DfE approved qualifications list.
🚪 Myth: “The Studio is always full – don’t bother applying.”
✅ Fact: We fill quickly but spaces do open – always check with us!
🏫 Myth: “You’re just part of DACA.”
✅ Fact: We’re a separate school in the same trust. We work together but offer our own specialisms.
🚫 Myth: “It’s for naughty students.”
✅ Fact: We’re a mainstream school with high expectations. Poor behaviour isn’t tolerated.
👮 Myth: “Students are sent here if they misbehave.”
✅ Fact: We don’t take referrals for behaviour. Every student applies and interviews for our specialisms.
