Music has been an intrinsic part of life at Sedbergh ever since it was founded as a chantry school in 1525. It is a whole-school pursuit; be it actively through the exceptionally strong congregational singing and inter-house competitions, or through being exposed to a host of musical performances on a weekly basis, from soloists to Choral Society, chamber groups to Symphony Orchestra. The Music Department runs an extensive programme of extracurricular activities, which involve two hundred of our pupils in weekly rehearsals and individual music lessons. The programme is run by our three full-time staff and our team of visiting staff - all of whom are active as professional musicians at the highest level, and bring their dynamic and ambitious qualities to Sedbergh. All pupils who have individual music lessons are expected to take part in at least one of the 20+ choirs and ensembles available to them at School. Some of these require audition, such as the Chapel Choir. In addition to visits to schools, cathedrals and other venues across the country by our full range of musicians, our Chapel Choir travel abroad frequently. Importantly, there are opportunities for all, and ensembles range from Big Band and Concert Band to chamber groups for all disciplines, as well as our Pipes and Drums Corps - one of the largest in England.
Assessment for entry into Year 12 (6th Form), is subject to a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above – with higher Grades being required to facilitate the taking of A Levels in certain subjects
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £29,835 - £30,690; Boarding £40,500 - £41,670 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Malim Lodge, Sedbergh, LA10 5RY |
Music has been an intrinsic part of life at Sedbergh ever since it was founded as a chantry school in 1525. It is a whole-school pursuit; be it actively through the exceptionally strong congregational singing and inter-house competitions, or through being exposed to a host of musical performances on a weekly basis, from soloists to Choral Society, chamber groups to Symphony Orchestra. The Music Department runs an extensive programme of extracurricular activities, which involve two hundred of our pupils in weekly rehearsals and individual music lessons. The programme is run by our three full-time staff and our team of visiting staff - all of whom are active as professional musicians at the highest level, and bring their dynamic and ambitious qualities to Sedbergh. All pupils who have individual music lessons are expected to take part in at least one of the 20+ choirs and ensembles available to them at School. Some of these require audition, such as the Chapel Choir. In addition to visits to schools, cathedrals and other venues across the country by our full range of musicians, our Chapel Choir travel abroad frequently. Importantly, there are opportunities for all, and ensembles range from Big Band and Concert Band to chamber groups for all disciplines, as well as our Pipes and Drums Corps - one of the largest in England.
Assessment for entry into Year 12 (6th Form), is subject to a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above – with higher Grades being required to facilitate the taking of A Levels in certain subjects