Art
Creativity is a cornerstone of Woodbridge School. In our light and spacious Art department, young artists, photographers, designers and makers are empowered.
Leading the field
The curriculum for Year 7 to 9 espouses the technical, cognitive and emotional attributes of successful artists. At A level and GCSE we timetable separate Fine Art (drawing, painting, textiles, sculpture etc.) and Photography pathways which allow students more choice and the possibility of doing both subjects. At A level we also offer Critical and Contextual Studies.
We bridge the gap between School art and professional practice. Recent alumni are studying at the Slade, UAL Central Saint Martins, UAL Wimbledon, UAL London College of Fashion, UAL London College of Communication, Kingston School of Art, Goldsmiths and City and Guilds School of Art. The picture is similar outside London and beyond the UK.
Studying art at A level does not have to lead to an art-based degree or career; we are also very proud that recent leavers have also gone on to study Law, Theology, International Relations, Japanese, Engineering, Computer Science and more.
Our results from the past five years:
Achieved Grades 9-7
in GCSE
Achieved Grades A*-A
in A Level
Our students gain incredible results because students are allowed to be themselves. They are emboldened by being able to choose their own creative direction, have control over their specialism and their progress is accelerated by the support of a talented staff body.
Our exhibition schedule, the Woodbridge Editions initiative, our connections to world class galleries, art agencies and establishments set us apart. We are more ‘art school’ than ‘school art’.
NO house style
YES freestyle
We have no ‘house style’ but rather morph our environment and courses to fit the aspirations of our current cohort. As well as endorsing all media we embrace the avant-garde and the traditional alike. We offer an ambitious but kind environment in which emerging creatives can thrive.
Exhibitions, workshops and trips
We believe emerging artists progress quickest when they exhibit regularly. As such, we have an energetic schedule of shows in and out of the department. These showcase all year groups, but naturally the sixth form artists and photographers feature most prominently; as part of the A level a student will exhibit at least six times in two years.
We offer the Peri Project which is peripatetic tuition for the Arts. Photography, ceramics, intaglio printing, screen-printing and life drawing are very popular choices.
GCSE and A level courses most commonly involve a London trip. We offer a residential trip to the Year 12 and 13 artists and photographers.
Meet the staff
James Hutch
Head of Art
With a BA in Fine Art from the University of the Arts London, Central Saint Martins, James is also supported by:
- Georgina Chapman-Ross Teacher (BA Fine Art, Cambridge School of Art)
- Lucy Parker (BA Primary Education with Art Specialism, Anglia Ruskin University)
- Ruth Leach (30 years experience in professional photography)
- Ross Holden, Art Technician (MA Fine Art, University of the Creative Arts).
The team also work with a variety of other affiliated tutors who bring an enormously varied skill set and experience to the students.
Field Day – Jun 2026
Young East Anglian Artist Finalists and Exhibition 2026
Art Scholars Enjoy Sculpture Enrichment
Secondary Enrichment Programme Roundup – Mar 2026
Want to see for yourself?
In addition to our open days, we welcome visits from parents and children looking for the right foundation for life ahead. We’ll be happy to show you around and answer any questions you have about our School, staff and the support we offer our students.