Chetham’s School of Music Open Day
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Chetham's School of Music, Long Millgate, Manchester M3 1SB, UK
Open Days and Open Weeks
- #1 Open Day: 2026-10-17 09:00:00
Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the UK’s largest specialist music school in Manchester.
Whether you’re considering applying, supporting a talented student, or simply curious about what we do, you’re warmly invited to meet our students and staff, tour our exceptional facilities, and observe rehearsals in Stoller Hall and our practice rooms.
Speak with our Joint Principals and expert teachers about everything from Lower School (Years 4–8), Middle School (Years 9–11) and Sixth Form (Years 12–13), to boarding, day places, financial support, and our academic and musical programmes.
Reserve your free place to receive the full schedule in advance. If you have any questions, visit our website, call 0161 834 9644, or email us.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Please note: Chetham’s does not accept admissions in Years 11 or 13.
Overview
- Key Stage 2 (KS2): 7–11
- Key Stage 3 (KS3): 11–14
- Key Stage 4 (KS4): 14–16
- Key Stage 5 (KS5): 16–18
- Day
- Full Boarding
- Co-educational
Religious Affiliation
Student Numbers
Gender Profile %
Offering
Curriculum
- GCSE
- iGCSE
- A Levels (Advanced Level)
Summer Programmes
English Language Support
- EAL (English as an Additional Language)
- Combined Science
- English Language
- French
- German
- Mathematics
- Spanish
Sports & Outdoors
Music, Drama & Arts
Academic, Debate & Leadership
Academic
- Dedicated Sixth Form Centre
- Music rooms
Sports & Recreation
Boarding & Pastoral Care
- Common rooms
- Dining hall
Other Amenities
The Compensatory Education Department supports students who have any specific learning difficulties and/or disabilities; have Education, Heath and Care Plan (EHCP); or have English as a Second Language. Lessons are predominantly 1:1 with some in-class support.
Admissions
Fee-Paying
Fees Per Term
Tuition Per Year
Entry Requirements
Admission is via musical audition only (Primary Study instrument/voice). No academic entrance tests are required, though school reports are reviewed.
Key Dates for Admissions
- Main Auditions: Usually held in January and February for September entry.
- Advice Auditions: Available year-round for feedback before a formal application.
- Key Dates: Applications are encouraged by late December to secure audition slots in the main spring window.
Results
Consistently high academic achievement with a high percentage of A*–B grades at A-Level and Grade 9–7 at GCSE. Globally recognized center of excellence; regular broadcasts on BBC Radio 3 and performances at the BBC Proms.
Nearly all students progress to world-leading conservatoires (RCM, RAM, RNCM, Juilliard) or elite universities for both music and non-music subjects.
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