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What is Artsmark?

What is Artsmark?  

Artsmark empowers teachers with the skills they need to embed arts, culture and creativity across the whole curriculum through CPD training from our partner, Goldsmiths, University of London. 

The programme recognises schools’ exceptional commitment to creativity with the Artsmark Award  - the only award for arts and cultural provision in England. The Artsmark Award is accredited by Arts Council England.  

Artsmark is open to primary, secondary, special schools and hospital schools, as well as pupil referral units, youth offending teams and sixth form colleges in England.

Why Artsmark?  

  • over 20 years’ experience transforming schools through arts and culture 

  • world-leading teacher CPD delivered by Goldsmiths, University of London 

  • inspiring nearly two million pupils across 4,000 schools every year 

 

Testimonial

“Artsmark is a fantastic way of focusing on what you already do well as a school and highlighting what you could still strive to do. It has driven us to take steps to ensure that a strong arts culture is embedded within our School Development Plan.” 

Hurlingham School, Artsmark Gold 

A purple circle that says 96% of schools say Artsmark improves pupil learning outcomes

How does Artsmark work?

How does Artsmark work?

Use Artsmark’s clear and flexible framework to embed creativity across your whole curriculum and address school improvement priorities. After you’ve transformed your school, our expert Assessors will award your school one of three Artsmark levels: Silver, Gold or Platinum

Find out more about the Artsmark process >

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Getting started and investment

Join the Artsmark community

When you register for Artsmark, you become part of an ever-growing network of schools committed to arts, culture and creativity in education.

  • 96% of schools say Artsmark has improved their pupils’ learning outcomes

  • 98% of schools say Artsmark gives pupils more confidence, developed pupil voice and overall engagement 

Connect with Artsmark schools in your area to find out first-hand how Artsmark can transform your whole school community.

Your Artsmark investment 

For a one-off £500 investment, you’ll receive world-leading teacher training for two teachers from Goldsmiths and over two years’ support to help your school transform through creativity. A 50% discount is available for schools with under 100 pupils – that means your whole Artsmark journey will be just £250.