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Chetham's School of Music
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Chetham's School of Music
- Middle Deemed Secondary
- Manchester M3 1SB
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve high standards with GCSE and A-level results consistently above national average.
Behaviour and Attitudes: High levels of commitment and responsibility in both musical and academic studies.
Qualifications and Training: Tutors from different parts of the country and abroad foster pupil talents.
Current Educational Practices: Instrumental tuition program is vast and of extremely high quality.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching in subjects can be pedestrian but out-of-lesson support praised.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents involved through concerts and events.
Communication: Parents receive a range of information published or made available by the school.
Parent Satisfaction: Mixed views with some concern over lack of extracurricular activities.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: ERIC system effectively manages behavior and reduces need for sanctions.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Initiatives for broader extracurricular activities introduced.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding measures and risk assessments in place.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Constant safeguarding reminders stress importance of e-safety.
Extracurricular Offerings: Increasing range of non-pressurised outlets and activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Initiatives help balance musical and academic pressures.
Outdoor Facilities: Adequate facilities for physical education and play.
Career Counselling Services: Almost every pupil gains a place at university or conservatoire of their choice.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form preparation leads to high entry standards at universities.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Compensatory education department provides strong support.
Subjects Offered: School offers a slightly narrower range of subjects.
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Chetham's School of Music is a Middle Deemed Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 332 students from age 8-19 yr.
Tuition fee £9,136 for the highest grade offered.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
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| Phase of Education | Middle Deemed Secondary | Middle Deemed Secondary | Middle Deemed Secondary |
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| Type | Independent Schools | Independent Schools | Independent Schools |
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| Ofset report | - | - | - |
| Age range | 8-19 | 7-18 | 7-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
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| Student teacher ratio | - | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 16% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 22.60% | 17.20% | 57.40% |
| Day Fees | £9,136 | £740 to £4,600 | £3,671 to £4,892 |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 29.98% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 42% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 28.88% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.36% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.42% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.53 | 3 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 92.5% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 174 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 89.11% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.07% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 13.11% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 29.18% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 17.64% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.18% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.25% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 31.39% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 41.43% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 25.08% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.08% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.92% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.2 | 2.96 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 89.54% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 167 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 87.57% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.11% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 13.96% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 29.57% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 16.21% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.89% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.07% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 22.23% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 32.66% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 23.55% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.16% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.45% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.21 | 2.49 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 88.64% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 140 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 26.6% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 13.96% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 29.12% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.2% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.92% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 29.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 23.4% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 33.84% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 19.88% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.28% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.19% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.64 | 2.49 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 88.05% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 149 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.77% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 26.59% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 13.09% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 26.64% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12.73% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.09% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.5% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 23.17% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 34.12% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 20.88% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.66% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.39% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 86.82% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 145 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 46.45% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 23.91% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.09% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 30.55% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.59% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.41% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.14% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 41.4 | 35.4 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.56 | 33.36 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 22.60% | 19.83% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 541 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | - | 63.44% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.22% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | - | 14.67% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 12.11% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 43.81 | 34.32 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 41.9 | 34.27 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 23.8% | 23.87% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 647 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | - | 60.6% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 1.7% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | - | 9% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 11.6% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 43.70 | 33.38 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.45 | 34.27 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 34.6% | 22.52% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 587 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 57.11% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.78% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 17.11% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 13% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 43.85 3 | 29.05 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.00 5 | 29.56 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 32.3% | 17.91% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 12 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 58.8% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.8% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 8.1% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 7.9% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.09 | 22.92 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.82 | 23.9 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.1% | 13.49% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 10 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 50.4% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.9% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 8.6% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 7.1% | 4.23% |
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Admission
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£9,136
Yearly fee
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£11,791
Boarding
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
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| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
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