The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.5 vs national 43.8)
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.5
1.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.06
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
19% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 8–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 334
- Capacity
- 94%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Miss Nicola Smith (Head)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Long Millgate, Manchester, M3 1SB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDigital Advantage
Special school · Very close
Abbey College Manchester
Independent · 521m away
The Friars Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary
Primary · 1.1km away
Co-op Academy New Islington
Primary · 1.2km away
St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Crown Street Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
St Anne's RC Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Chetham's School of Music a selective school?
Yes. Chetham's School of Music has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Chetham's School of Music?
Chetham's School of Music currently has 334 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chetham's School of Music take?
Chetham's School of Music caters for pupils aged 8 to 19.
Where is Chetham's School of Music?
Chetham's School of Music is in M3 1SB, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chetham's School of Music have a sixth form?
Yes, Chetham's School of Music has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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