Chetham's School of Music Catchment Area
Chetham's School of Music is a other independent not applicable school in Manchester , serving pupils aged 8–19, with 334 pupils, and a capacity of 355 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
8–19
Age range
334
Pupils
355
Capacity
94%
Fill rate
Chetham's School of Music Catchment Area Information
Entry to Chetham's School of Music is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Manchester may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.
The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Manchester before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.
Find Manchester catchment area documents →Chetham's School of Music — School Information
- Full address
- Long Millgate, Manchester, M3 1SB
- Local authority
- Manchester
- School type
- Other independent school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 8–19 years
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- DfE URN
- 105588
Other Not applicable Schools in
If Chetham's School of Music is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in are the next closest alternatives.
St Mary's School, Hampstead Catchment Area
Other independent school · NW3 6PG
St Anthony's School for Boys Catchment Area
Other independent school · NW3 6NP
North Bridge House Senior School Catchment Area
Other independent school · NW3 5UD
Bobov Primary Boys School Catchment Area
Other independent school · N16 6UE
Bute House Preparatory School for Girls Catchment Area
Other independent school · W6 7EA
Evergreen Primary School Catchment Area
Other independent school · SW6 4QT
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Frequently Asked Questions — Chetham's School of Music
Is Chetham's School of Music oversubscribed? ▾
Chetham's School of Music is operating close to its capacity of 355 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Chetham's School of Music? ▾
Chetham's School of Music is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Manchester publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.
What age range does Chetham's School of Music cover? ▾
Chetham's School of Music is a not applicable school in Manchester, serving pupils aged 8–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.