Performing Arts Academy
YEAR 7
Application process
Entry is through an aptitude process in Year 6. Applicants must submit a self-tape demonstrating their ability in all three disciplines, along with a completed application form. Successful candidates will be invited to an in-person audition held each October before Year 7 entry. Occasional places may become available in later years.
The academy accepts 14 students annually (up to 12 through aptitude), with membership continuing through to Year 11. Students may progress to the Senior Performing Arts Academy in Sixth Form.
Audition process timeline
| 2nd October 2025 | - | Open Evening - We highly encourage prospective applicants to visit the Performing Arts Department to observe our current Junior JPA students in action. |
| 6th October 2025 3pm | - | Deadline to submit 3 self tapes and Application Form( please see the application link more details) |
| 8th October 2025 | - | Invitations sent for the in person audition |
| Saturday 11th October 2025 | - | 10am to 3pm - 20 students are invited to the 'in person' audition |
| Results of outcome of the audition will be emailed the following week | ||
To apply for a selected place on aptitude for the Performing Arts Academy please complete and submit direct to the school by Monday 6th October 2025 at 3.00pm, the following:
* * * PLEASE NOTE THESE FORMS ARE ADDITIONAL TO THE LOCAL AUTHORITY APPLICATION FORM * * *
PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION FORM (SIF)
Three self-audition tapes (singing, dancing, acting) including:
- A dramatic monologue (max 1 min 30 sec)
- A song (any style, backing track or a cappella, max 1 min 30 sec)
- A dance (any style, max 1 min 30 sec)
Aptitude auditions will take place on 11th October 2025 at 9.00am.
Detailed information about how to apply to the Academy
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For further information email PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY - e.sherwood@shenfield.essex.sch.uk
