We believe Art inspires confidence, creativity, and critical thinking and at LEH we have a dedicated Art suite comprising several light and airy Art studios, multi-media platforms together with Art display places for exhibitions and open studios. Regardless of whether you choose Art or History of Art as an A level subject you can also follow your passion in these areas through many clubs. Art students also run a very popular Art club for our Junior School pupils.
A level students enjoy an increased emphasis on their own personal and independent journey through the A level Art and Design course. We encourage the cultivation of ideas and the generation of multi directional starting points for art, craft and design practice and creative process.
Art and Design has a crucial role to play at the centre of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, fostering creativity and innovation, supporting other subjects, industries and sectors. Art makes a significant contribution to the global economy, helping to shape how we see the world.
If you have a wide range of academic interests, then you will enjoy this subject. History of Art is incredibly cross-curricular, drawing connections between art and architecture, politics, history, philosophy, literature, religion and science. It teaches you visual literacy – an important skill in our increasingly visual world – and you will gain a life-long understanding and enjoyment of the art and architecture that surrounds you. In addition, you will develop visual, verbal, critical and analytical skills that can be applied to many walks of life, and gain the tools to understand how images and objects shape our social and political identities. No previous knowledge of Art History is required and you do not need to have studied Art or History at GCSE.
The Good School Guide 2025The school attracts high-performing girls and standards in art, music, drama and other areas are equally high.
The L5 Textiles students enjoyed a fabulous day out at the Barbican’s Dirty Looks fashion exhibition yesterday. They’ve already started creating some designs based on the amazing garments that were on display! @lehschoolofficial
LEH L6 Art students went to the Frieze Art fair this afternoon. We saw lots of art, got some autographs and now have lots of ideas @lehschoolofficial
Three of our L6 sent Saturday exploring the London Art scene. They can recommend Do Ho Suh’s ‘Walk the House’ at Tate Modern, Cai Guo-Qiang’s ‘Gunpowder and Abstraction’ at WhiteCube Bermondsey (moonwalking optional!) and ‘The Land Sings Back’ at Drawing Room @leh_artofficial #year12art #artalevel #exhibition #gallerywalk
First Art Trolley of the term and the students found us! Where will we be next week? @lehschoolofficial
Last Friday LEH Art department had the first trip of the academic year! We took the L5 and U6 to see incredible Jenny Saville exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery. A hugely inspiring afternoon. @lehschoolofficial @nationalportraitgallery
