News & Events

  Purcell Pianist Competition Successes It is with great pleasure that we congratulate Deedeh, a Year 7 pianist at Purcell, on two outstanding recent competition successes. Last Friday, Deedeh was…

The Purcell School is proud to announce that it has achieved Gold status in the Boarding School Mental Health Award (BSMHA), accredited by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental…

Chris Brannick Masterclass On Monday, some of Purcell’s percussionists enjoyed an extended hand drumming masterclass with polymath percussionist Chris Brannick, percussionist and founder member of Ensemble Bash, and Professor of…

  Daniel Fardon appointed Head of Composition and Contemporary Music We are delighted to announce that Dr Daniel Fardon has been appointed Head of Composition and Contemporary Music at The…

The Purcell School, the UK’s oldest specialist music school, is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Daniel Fardon as Head of Composition and Contemporary Music, effective September 2026. Daniel…

The Purcell School, the UK’s oldest specialist music school, is delighted to announce its intention to introduce the RSL Level 3 Diploma in Creative Music Industries as a new Sixth…

  Purcell Student Wins Bach Choir Carol Writing Competition We are delighted to celebrate Arthur (Year 11), who won the Under-17 Bach Choir Carol Writing Competition with his original piece,…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 8th December 2025 The Purcell School, the UK’s oldest specialist music school, is delighted to celebrate an unprecedented achievement as its students are winners in all age…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 3rd December 2025 The Purcell School, the UK’s oldest specialist music school, is delighted to announce the launch of its new Purcell Brass Experience – a dedicated…

  Purcell Clarinettist Performs with the London Philharmonic Orchestra We are very pleased to share a highlight from earlier this month involving Matilda (Year 12, clarinet), whose achievement we are…