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Music 6th forms London?

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Wiifitmama · 27/10/2018 12:07

Does such a thing exist? Not private? Something like Kings Maths School which we looked at for ds1 which is state selective and totally specialise in maths. But for talented musicians? I want ds2 to do A levels at a 6th form (including music A level of course) but he is extremely talented some am wondering about something more specialist? My googling has turned up performing arts college but this is not what I am looking for.

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Blessthekids · 27/10/2018 13:51

There are some weekend junior music colleges that offer music a-level and lots of orchestra etc. This is probably not exactly what you are looking for but might be an idea if you struggle to find a perfect sixth form.

Re private school bursaries, these are very rare for 6th form as often talented musicians are picked up via 11 and 13 plus entrance and more than likely stay on til 6th form.

itssquidstella · 27/10/2018 13:42

A lot of schools will take previous education into account when deciding whether to award a place. At my school, pupils are interviewed in the subjects they're intending to take for A level, although obviously English and Maths would be expected.

If your son is a really talented musician then that might make him an attractive prospect to the school. Also, bursaries for a percentage of the fees are available even for people with reasonably high household incomes.

It's certainly worth investigating, at least.

OVienna · 27/10/2018 12:54

Have a look at Purcell. It is boarding. But amazing. Bursary details below.

www.purcell-school.org/admissions/fees/

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Wiifitmama · 27/10/2018 12:34

Thanks for responding. I did wonder about scholarships to private schools. We are not low income (though could not afford private school) so didn’t really think that was a possibility. He is also unlikely to meet their minimum requirements with GCSEs as he is only doing 6 (he is home educated).

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itssquidstella · 27/10/2018 12:27

YOu could look at a scholarship/bursary to a private school with an excellent music department - Westminster, Highgate, St Paul's? Your son could do music A level along with two or three others and have lots of involvement with orchestras, concerts, tours etc.