Chetham’s School of Music A-level results set the bar high
Chetham’s School of Music students have achieved an outstanding set of A-level results and many of them have places to study at top universities and music conservatories around the world.
- 100% pass rate.
- 42% of grades were A* or A
- 10% students scored three or more grade A*.
- 7 students passed the post-A level AMusTCL awarded by Trinity College London.
- 9 Y12 students sat their music A-Level exams a year early, with most achieving A-A*.
As well as exam results, the school is celebrating a number of other triumphs and individual successes from the past academic year. Everyone has given back to the local community by performing in care homes, other schools, trains stations and more places. Students have been shortlisted for BBC Young Musician of the Year, written their own compositions, and performed at iconic music venues in front of huge audiences.
Joint Principal, Nicola Smith said: ‘We are incredibly proud of all our brilliant and hardworking students for giving it their best. They have achieved outstanding academic results on top of music-making and we look forward to seeing them take their next steps and no doubt thrive across the musical world and beyond. They now join a wonderful community of Chetham’s alumni that includes professional musicians, actors, neuroscientists, politicians, journalists and more.
“It goes without saying that we are also proud of our teachers. They are absolutely committed to educating the next generation of world-class musicians and thinkers and equipping students with the skills they need to make a success of their adult lives, whatever they may choose to do.
“At Chetham’s, we wholeheartedly believe in the power of music to unite people, and this makes our school a truly unique and inspirational places to live, learn and make connections.”
August '23