Which performing arts school did Olivia Dean attend?

Olivia Dean attended the BRIT School, a performing arts school in Croydon, London.

Dean was accepted by the selective, free school at age 15. She initially studied musical theatre, then switched to songwriting during her final two years. The school gave her a structured creative environment while she developed as a singer, songwriter and musician.

Her commute was notably demanding: Dean travelled about an hour and 45 minutes each way to attend classes. At BRIT School she became close friends with fellow musicians Rachel Chinouriri and Raye, who also went on to successful recording careers.

Dean has described the school as highly important to her development. A teacher’s presentation of Paul Simon performing with Ladysmith Black Mambazo helped ignite her enthusiasm for songwriting and performance. After leaving school, she performed on London’s South Bank, worked as a backing vocalist with Rudimental and built a solo career.

The answer is not the Royal Academy, Italia Conti or Guildhall School. Those are prominent British arts institutions, but Dean’s listed education is specifically the BRIT School.