StreetVibes Media Academy

The setting supports young people with additional needs and neurodiversities.

“- Young people with additional needs and neurodiversities .”

ESOL learners are offered dedicated support.

“- ESOL learners looking for dedicated support.”

The academy provides accredited student support and mentoring programmes.

“• Matrix-accredited IAG, student support & mentoring programmes.”

Each student has an individually mapped learning journey, and activities prepare students for life beyond school.

“Our specialist teachers ensure that students enjoy a range of stimulating activities that prepare students for life outside of school as well as fostering a culture of respect and tolerance within the school. Every student has an individual ‘learning journey,’ mapped from his or her induction to the school; this allows teachers to tailor the curriculum to the student.”

The academy identifies music, digital media and creative technology as its specialist areas.

“With a specialism in music, digital media and creative technology, SV Academy can offer a range of courses at Key Stage 3, 4 ad 5.”

The academy offers industry-taught provision across music, sound engineering, web design, film, fashion, design and animation.

“We provide a small, creative and supportive learning environment and courses in music production, recording and sound engineer­ing, web design, film and video production, fashion, design and animation, taught by highly skilled professionals from within the industry using the latest equipment and technology.”

The school states that its sixth form usually has smaller classes than further education colleges, enabling more individual teacher attention.

“Smaller class sizes: Our Sixth form usually have smaller class sizes than further education colleges, which means that students can receive more individual attention from teachers.”

The academy describes its provision as a smaller setting with more one-to-one attention.

“If you thrive when you get more one-to-one attention, SV Academy is your place.”

The academy received Turing Scheme funding for overseas residential trips in four consecutive years.

“SV Academy was awarded funding for overseas residential trips in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025”

The academy offers varied extracurricular activities, clubs and societies to enrich students’ experiences and develop skills, interests and friendships.

“We offer a wide range of extracurricular activities, clubs and societies to enrich our students’ experiences and help them develop new skills, interests and friendships.”

The academy describes a nurturing, inclusive culture that values each student and celebrates individuality.

“At SV Academy, we foster a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student is valued, and their individuality is celebrated.”

The academy emphasizes whole-student physical, emotional, and social development.

“Yet, our vision goes beyond academics — we believe in developing the whole student, nurturing their physical, emotional, and social growth through a well-rounded and engaging curriculum.”

The school offers a Post-16 Creative Media Study Programme providing progression at age 16.

“• Post-16 Creative Media Study Programme, offering a seamless progression route at 16.”

The academy offers a diverse sixth form with academic and vocational courses designed to prepare students for university or employment.

“SV Academy offers a vibrant and diverse Sixth Form, providing a high-quality education that prepares students for university or the world of work. Our Sixth Form curriculum offers a wide range of academic and vocational courses, including A-levels, BTECs and Level 3 courses.”

Prospective students can apply directly through an online application form.

“- For Applicants: Ready to apply directly? Complete an [ application form ](https://forms.streetvibes.org/app/form?id=aaNTIw)”

Five places were stated as remaining for the January 2026 intake.

“Spaces are flying! We have just 5 places remaining for the January 2026 intake.”

The sixth form prepares students for either university or the world of work.

“SV Academy offers a vibrant and diverse Sixth Form, providing a high-quality education that prepares students for university or the world of work.”

The Post-16 Creative Media programme is described as a seamless progression route at 16.

“• Post-16 Creative Media Study Programme, offering a seamless progression route at 16.”

Ofsted rated the academy Good across all areas in 2024 and Outstanding for Personal Development.

“SV Academy was inspected by Ofsted in 2024 and rated as Grade 2: Good across all areas and Outstanding for Personal Development.”

The academy reports continuous Good Ofsted judgements from 2011 through 2024 and Outstanding Personal Development in 2024.

“OFSTED ‘Good’ continuously (2011, 2014, 2017, 2019, 2022, 2024) with Outstanding Personal Development (2024)”