Chetham's School of Music

Long Millgate, Manchester, M3 1SB

Independent school for ages 8–19 in Manchester. Mixed intake.

Chetham's School of Music is a selective independent school in Manchester for boys and girls aged 8 to 19, with a sixth form and around 335 pupils.

Its ISI inspection in April 2024 found the relevant standards met, including safeguarding.

The ISI summary describes it as a specialist music school, with admission based on pupils' potential to develop musicianship. At GCSE, its Attainment 8 score was 42.5; the average A-level grade was B-.

Ages 8–19 · All-through

334 pupils · On roll

Independent school · Mixed

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