How to Apply
Admission to the School is by audition, interview and report from the applicant's previous school.
If you would like to apply for an audition, please download and complete the Application Form, the Musical Information Sheet, the Questionnaire for Overseas Students (if applicable) and the Ethnic Monitoring Form which you will find through the drop down menu to the left ("Application Forms"). You will also need to send a written recommendation from your child's instrument teacher/s, a video/DVD (if overseas) and the application fee of £25. Cheques should be made out to "The Purcell School".
Please note:
- the school will audition pupils for entry into Years 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 12
- we do not take pupils into Years 11 or 13
- exceptional musical ability and promise
- ability to cope with the rigorous demands of the academic curriculum
- stamina and perseverance to maintain a demanding programme of practice and musical activities.
Please take a moment to look at the Frequently Asked Questions.
Subject to the insuperable contraints of the layout of our buildings or the limits of our staffing or other resources, we welcome applicants with special needs or disabilities. The School must be satisfied that it will be able to educate the applicant to the best of his or her potential and in line with the general standards achieved by the pupil's peers, and that these criteria will continue to be met throughout the pupil's time at the School.
If you have any further queries or you would like us to send you a prospectus please contact the Registrar.
Karen Gumustekin - Registrar and Music Department Secretary
Tel. 01923 331107
Fax. 01923 331166
