For UK students, please see our Fees and Financial Information document.
For overseas students, please refer to our Fees and Financial Information for Overseas Students document.
What’s included
At Chetham’s, fees cover far more than lessons. Our students benefit from a rich, supportive environment designed to help them thrive:
– Small to medium class sizes and expert specialist teaching staff, with exam results consistently above the national average
– A dedicated team of pastoral and medical professionals, ensuring students feel safe, supported and cared for
– Access to a counselling service, physiotherapy and hearing protection specialist clinicians
– Nutritious, high-quality meals each day, with options for all dietary requirements, plus snacks
– A varied programme of trips and excursions, from museums and theatres to the countryside and beyond
– A wide range of co-curricular activities, including social events, Sci‑fi Club, crafts, comedy, baking, sport and movie nights, plus opportunities to take part in student-led drama productions and pantomimes
– Seasonal celebrations such as fireworks night, carol singing and summer barbecues
– A welcoming central common room for boarders, including a TV area, kitchenette, reading room and games space, plus onsite gym
– Housekeeping and laundry service for boarders
Music at Chetham’s
– Around 40,000 hours of musical activity every year
– Students perform in over 100 lunchtime concerts each year in Stoller Hall
– More than 60 external performances annually
– Regular masterclasses with professional musicians
– Free tickets to some Stoller Hall productions
As a not-for-profit registered charity, all fees are reinvested into providing an exceptional education and experience for young musicians.
Financial Support
Over 90% of our students receive some form of financial support, with around a quarter receiving full funding through the Department for Education’s Music and Dance Scheme. It’s about your ability to play, not pay. This scheme does not apply to Choristers or overseas students.
Additional funding is supported by generous grants and donations to our Bursary Fund, as well as income from Stoller Hall and Chetham’s Library.
Payments
School fees and extras can be paid through monthly instalments via School Fee Plan. With over 20 years’ experience, they provide a flexible and reliable service for parents.
Find out more about School Fee Plan and how to apply.
Credit is subject to status. Terms and conditions apply. Over 18s only. Chetham’s Hospital School and Library is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Premium Credit Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 702718). School Fee Plan is a trading name of Premium Credit Limited (company number 02015200).
Contact Us
If you have any questions, please contact our Director of Finance, Paul Oberg, via:
Kay Birkett
0161 838 7211
kaybirkett@chethams.com
