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Students in the Art Studio at Leighton Park School

Art & Design

Joining a vibrant creative community and immerse yourself in the creative arts with strength across Art and Animation, Design Technology, Textiles and Fashion Design

Turning Ideas Into Reality

Set your imagination free. As a leading school for creativity, we have the skills and equipment to help you bring your most fantastical ideas to life.

We encourage originality and innovation, including with the ways you face the challenges of the creative process. There’s a wide variety of media to explore, and the relaxed department is a peaceful space to spend your time.

Even if you don’t want to pursue the creative arts for GCSE or A Level, we fully recommend you have a go at one of our many co-curricular art clubs.

 

 

Design

Everyone gets the chance to dive into Design Technology and Engineering in Years 7, 8 and 9. Leighton Park is one of the only schools in England to offer both DT and Engineering at GCSE, with DT available at A Level.

Let your imagination run wild in our Design Studio, using industry-standard software and 3D printers. Our design studio and massive workshop have it all - laser engravers, cam routers, lathes, aluminium welding - everything you need to bring your designs to life. Explore, invent, and build your dreams!

Co-curricular options include Design & Build, Repair Shop, 3D CAD and STEAM Club, where students work on individual or team research projects.

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Art

Our Art department has nine specialist art studios, including ceramics, textiles, graphic art, print making, photography and several painting studios. Sixth Formers benefit from their own studio space in the Sixth Form Art Centre.

Each year, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your art in exhibitions and enter competitions. And with three specialist teachers in your corner, plus an artist in residence, you’ll have plenty of support for all your endeavours. 

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Student in ceramics studio
Teacher helping student with design
Student drawing
Leighton Park Textiles Art
“The Art Department is a truly magical place, with any desired idea of yours having the possibility to materialise and come to life.”
Drama students performing on stage - Leighton Park School
There are so many opportunities to perform, to make friends and to develop your talents. You’ll have the chance to take part in several exciting productions throughout the year, from plays and adaptations to full-scale musicals.

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  • How To Apply

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  • Open Days & Visits

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  • Our Fees

    Learn more about our school fees, which cover many of the things that other schools charge extra for.

  • Scholarships & Bursaries

    Find out about Leighton Park scholarships, and how our means-tested bursaries can offer financial support for your education.