East London Arts & Music Explained

East London Arts & Music
Type:Free school sixth form
Principal:Matt Sheldon
Address:45 Maltings Close
Location:Bromley-by-Bow
City:London
Postcode:E3 3TA
Country:England
Local Authority:Tower Hamlets
Dfeno:211/4002
Urn:141095
Ofsted:yes
Gender:Mixed
Lower Age:16
Upper Age:19

East London Arts & Music (also known as ELAM) is a free school sixth form located in Bromley-by-Bow in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, England.[1]

History

Established in 2014, ELAM is for students aged 16 to 19 who wish to pursue a career in music, games design or film and TV.[2] [3]

In April 2017 ELAM moved into its permanent home in Bromley-by-Bow, East London. Prior to this ELAM was based at School 21 in Stratford.[4]

In May 2017 ELAM was graded Outstanding in every category by Ofsted in its first full inspection.[5]

Academics

ELAM does not have set grade boundaries for prospective students, however each applicant is assessed on a case-by-case basis. The course structure of ELAM requires all students to study an Extended Diploma in Music, Games Design or Film and Television in addition to English and Mathematics courses (ranging from GCSE to A-level grade depending on the student's previous achievement).[6]

Notable former students

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: ELAM.
  2. News: 2018-10-25. Chase & Status star's free school given £314,000 boost. Evening Standard.
  3. Web site: Chase and Status to offer free taster sessions for London free school . Stevens . Jenny . . 25 October 2013 . 2018-10-26.
  4. Web site: New Building. ELAM.
  5. Web site: Find an inspection report and registered childcare. 8 October 2020.
  6. Web site: Curriculum. ELAM.