As a former Specialist Visual Arts College, the Art Department at Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre has developed a national reputation for excellence. The Standards of art and drama are outstanding and do much to enhance students cultural awareness and spiritual development’ (Ofsted). Our students consistently attain above national averages in the Visual Arts, for example in both Fine Art and Photography, 100% of our A Level A2 students gained A*-C grades in the June 2022 examinations. The Department provides a role model for work in all areas of the school, motivating our students for further learning and employment in the country’s largest growth industry.