Artsmark in
primary schools
Artsmark and primary schools
Over 2,400 primary schools in England engage with Artsmark. Artsmark is a fantastic way to embed arts, culture and creativity across the curriculum and make sure every child develops their cultural capital.
Artsmark can help pupils engage with learning across different subjects in primary, whether that’s using drama in science lessons or music in maths. It’s also a great way to engage with parents and families, tap into cultural opportunities on your doorstep and enrich pupils’ learning through amazing partnerships and collaborations.
Bring joy and creativity into learning from their first day of school with Artsmark!
Register your interest
Registrations are currently paused but you’ll be able to apply for a new Artsmark Award in February 2027. Find out more.
Be the first to get involved in the new Artsmark programme from February 2027 by registering your interest here.
Artsmark stories
Check out our case studies and blogs from some of our amazing Artsmark primary schools.
Discover how Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School has woven creativity into everyday learning, transforming inclusion, wellbeing, and community through the arts.
We speak to Lynn Mathers, Cultural Champion and Music and Art Lead at Lakeside Primary Academy in Doncaster, about their first ever Artsmark journey, achieving Platinum in April 2025.
As schools readjust to life after the pandemic, Victor Guerro (Curriculum Lead in Creative Arts at Hillyfield Primary Academy), discusses the power that art and creativity have when embedded into the curriculum.
How Reay Primary School are using the arts to strengthen their diverse community
Creativity is at the heart of Reay Primary School’s values, particularly when celebrating the multicultural identities of its pupils. Lucy Hall, Art leader and teacher, discusses how they use creativity to strengthen their school’s diverse community.
Newcroft Primary Academy started its Artsmark journey in the summer of 2020, as Issy Veazy started her new role as Art & Design subject lead. She discusses how signing up to Artsmark helped give direction and structure to her plans.
Find out how Artsmark works in practice and be inspired by the incredible achievements of our Artsmark settings.
Connecting with Artsmark schools
Reach out to the Artsmark community via our schools list!
Connect with Artsmark schools in your area and learn first-hand how Artsmark can transform your school.
Wanting to connect with Primary schools who might be doing some interesting work or specialising in an area that interests you? Feel free to contact us so that we can help you connect and share practice.
