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United Kingdom — West Midlands

Elmhurst Ballet School

249 Bristol Road
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Annual Fees$ 35,255 – $ 37,805
Ages11 – 19

Elmhurst Ballet School is an international school in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Founded in 1945. It serves 191 students for students aged 11–19. Annual tuition ranges from $35,255 to $37,805 USD.

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Location & Getting There

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Elmhurst Ballet School — Campus
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Est. 1945
Year Founded
191
Students Enrolled
Boarding Available

Key Details

Accreditations
BSA
Languages of Instruction
English

Academic Performance

Standards Met
ISI

ISI Inspection Report

Elmhurst Ballet School successfully meets all relevant Independent School Standards across leadership, education quality, pupil wellbeing, safeguarding, and social education. The school is commended for its specialist ballet provision with strong pastoral care, innovative injury prevention research, and a dedicated health and wellbeing centre supporting pupils' physical and mental health alongside their demanding training.

ISI Standards
Met
Key Strengths
Innovative research to protect young dancers from injury resulting in beneficial changes to practice and scheduling
Professional health and wellbeing centre providing prompt, on-site support for mental, physical and emotional needs
Specialist ballet tuition enabling pupils to achieve highly sought-after scholarships, apprenticeships and contracts with prestigious international companies
Pupils display high degrees of maturity, are highly motivated, and demonstrate great mutual respect
Robust pastoral care and strong collaboration between health, boarding, academic and artistic staff
Effective safeguarding procedures with thorough risk assessments and appropriate safeguarding culture
Bright and spacious boarding accommodation with well-resourced areas to socialise, relax and study
Areas for Development
Communicate careers advice and guidance to younger pupils more effectively, so that they are well supported in making decisions about their future careers
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Key facts

Founded
1945
Ages
11–19 (Co-ed)
Pupils on roll
191
Inspectorate
ISI

About

Elmhurst Ballet School in Association with Birmingham Royal Ballet offers the highest standard of dance training combined with a strong academic education. All students must audition for admission. The school provides full boarding to the majority of its 190 students.

School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.

Why Families Choose

  • Association with Birmingham Royal Ballet
  • Highest standard of dance training
  • Strong academic education alongside dance

Fees & Financials

Lower School – £27,760; Upper School – £29,751

Original currency: Lower School – £27,760; Upper School – £29,751.

Facilities & Programmes

Arts
Dance

Student Demographics

School Type
co-ed
Age Range
11 – 19
Student Body
Boarding capacity147

School Background

Governance & Ownership

Independent

Frequently Asked Questions

The annual fees at Elmhurst Ballet School are Lower School – £27,760; Upper School – £29,751 per academic year.