Evidence

We have researched the effectiveness of our programme by means of student surveys, focus groups, and teacher interviews.

We conducted an online survey of students in three diverse secondary schools in June 2023, after approximately 8 weeks of the Art In Schools programme.

“I didn’t like art but now I like seeing all the amazing pictures. Me and my friends talk about it a lot when we’re having lunch.”  
Jamil, Year 11

Key findings:

88%
of pupils have seen the Art Screen
Of those who saw the Art Screen:
75%

liked the Art Screen and ‘Sensations’ programming

30
mins

was the average daily viewing opportunity

65%

watched the art videos

73%

interacted with the art when invited to do so

77%

agreed that Sensations ‘will/may increase my knowledge and appreciation of art’

81%

expressed interest in visiting a famous art museum

The research schools are located in London, South Wales, and Merseyside.

The collective profile of the three research schools is as follows:

Enrolment
4,600

Ethnicity:
White 59%,
Asian 22%,
Black 5%,
Other 14%

37% of students entitled to free school meals

18% of students have English as a Second Language

The profile of the research cohort was:
Age 11-16
Boys
50%
Girls
50%
n = 327
For details of the research report, please click here to contact Art In Schools.
“There’s art from all over the world and different kinds of art. You never know what you’re going to see next.”
Makeba, Year 10
“When the art went up that first day, it was a big point of focus for everyone in the school.”
Lyndon, Year 12
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