{"id":102015,"date":"2026-06-24T11:17:37","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T10:17:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/?p=102015"},"modified":"2026-10-15T15:49:01","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T14:49:01","slug":"life-at-chethams-a-home-from-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/blog\/life-at-chethams-a-home-from-home\/","title":{"rendered":"What Your Fees Cover at Chetham\u2019s School of Music"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For parents considering Chetham\u2019s School of Music, understanding exactly what fees cover is an important part of the decision-making process.<\/p>\n<p>Your fees go far beyond simply providing lessons &#8211; they support a rich experience designed to nurture students academically, musically and personally, within a safe and supportive community.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve put together a list of everything that fees include and you can find out about <a href=\"https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/apply\/fees-and-finance\/\">financial support available here. <\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_102022\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-102022\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-102022\" src=\"https:\/\/chethams.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Chethams-Summer25_174-570x380.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Chethams-Summer25_174-570x380.jpg 570w, https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Chethams-Summer25_174-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Chethams-Summer25_174-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Chethams-Summer25_174-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Chethams-Summer25_174-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Chethams-Summer25_174-230x153.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-102022\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Communal spaces to relax<\/p><\/div>\n<h4><strong>A Supportive Community<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>With a dedicated pastoral and medical team on hand, every student is supported to feel safe, happy and ready to thrive.<\/p>\n<p>Staff play a vital role in daily life, offering guidance, encouragement and a reassuring presence, often becoming trusted mentors along the way.<\/p>\n<p>Students also have access to specialist support services, including counselling, physiotherapy and hearing protection clinicians, ensuring their wellbeing is always a priority.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_102029\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-102029\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-102029\" src=\"https:\/\/chethams.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/summerschool23_009-570x379.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/summerschool23_009-570x379.jpg 570w, https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/summerschool23_009-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/summerschool23_009-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/summerschool23_009-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/summerschool23_009-2048x1363.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/summerschool23_009-230x153.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-102029\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Baking club<\/p><\/div>\n<h4><strong>Everyday Life Enriched<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Fees cover all parts of everyday life to make sure our students have a comfortable, stimulating and rewarding experience.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Small to medium class sizes with expert specialist teaching, delivering exam results consistently above the national average<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Nutritious, high-quality meals with options for all dietary requirements, alongside healthy snacks<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Welcoming communal spaces, including a central common room with TV area, kitchenette, reading room and games space, as well as an onsite gym<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 The common room and playground sit at the heart of student life &#8211; they are places where friendships grow and students can relax together<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 For boarders, housekeeping and laundry services support busy student lives<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_102036\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-102036\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-102036\" src=\"https:\/\/chethams.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/summerschool23_004-1-570x380.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/summerschool23_004-1-570x380.jpg 570w, https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/summerschool23_004-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/summerschool23_004-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/summerschool23_004-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/summerschool23_004-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/summerschool23_004-1-230x153.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-102036\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fun in the on-site gym<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_102021\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-102021\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-102021\" src=\"https:\/\/chethams.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Chethams-Summer25_166-570x379.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Chethams-Summer25_166-570x379.jpg 570w, https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Chethams-Summer25_166-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Chethams-Summer25_166-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Chethams-Summer25_166-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Chethams-Summer25_166-2048x1363.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Chethams-Summer25_166-230x153.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-102021\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Playground<\/p><\/div>\n<h4><strong>Beyond the Classroom<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Life at Chetham\u2019s is rich with opportunity. A varied programme of trips and excursions takes students beyond the school, from cultural visits to museums and theatres to outdoor adventures in the countryside.<\/p>\n<p>A wide range of co-curricular activities ensures there is something for everyone, including social events, Sci fi Club, crafts, comedy, baking, sports and movie nights. Students can also take centre stage in drama productions and pantomimes, building confidence and creativity outside their musical studies.<\/p>\n<p>Seasonal celebrations, from fireworks night to carol singing and summer barbecues, bring the whole community together, creating lasting memories throughout the year.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_102031\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-102031\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-102031\" src=\"https:\/\/chethams.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/IMG_0042-570x428.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/IMG_0042-570x428.jpeg 570w, https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/IMG_0042-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/IMG_0042-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/IMG_0042-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/IMG_0042-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/IMG_0042-230x173.jpeg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-102031\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A visit from the petting farm<\/p><\/div>\n<h4><strong>A World-Class Musical Education<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Music lies at the heart of everything we do. Each year, Chetham\u2019s students take part in around 40,000 hours of musical activity, reflecting the extraordinary depth of opportunity available.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Over 100 lunchtime concerts take place annually in Stoller Hall, an award-winning music venue<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Students perform in more than 60 external concerts each year<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Regular masterclasses with professional musicians inspire and challenge students<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Free tickets to selected Stoller Hall performances allow students to experience world-class music up close<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_81542\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-81542\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-81542\" src=\"https:\/\/chethams.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/CSO_jul23_225-570x380.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/CSO_jul23_225-570x380.jpg 570w, https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/CSO_jul23_225-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/CSO_jul23_225-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/CSO_jul23_225-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/CSO_jul23_225-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/CSO_jul23_225-230x153.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-81542\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chetham&#8217;s Symphony Orchestra at Bridgewater Hall<\/p><\/div>\n<h4><strong>Investing in Young Musicians<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>As a not-for-profit registered charity, every pound of our school fees is reinvested into providing an exceptional education and experience. This commitment ensures that all students benefit from outstanding teaching, first-class facilities and a supportive community that nurtures both talent and character.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cI love boarding school because it feels like a second home where I\u2019m surrounded by my friends in a very supportive and friendly environment. The staff are almost like family as well as mentors, which makes it so much easier to settle in, talk to them and feel super supported. The common rooms are the best part about boarding since they give everyone a space to relax, chat and connect with each other. Boarding school has massively helped me become more independent and confident as I have learned to manage my time and take responsibility while still knowing there\u2019s always someone around to support me.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&#8211; Abbie, Year 12 (pictured below)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-102016\" src=\"https:\/\/chethams.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/processed-41E69811-25F2-4A9C-AEAE-DFB550AAB9DD-570x760.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/processed-41E69811-25F2-4A9C-AEAE-DFB550AAB9DD-570x760.jpeg 570w, https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/processed-41E69811-25F2-4A9C-AEAE-DFB550AAB9DD-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/processed-41E69811-25F2-4A9C-AEAE-DFB550AAB9DD-230x307.jpeg 230w, https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/processed-41E69811-25F2-4A9C-AEAE-DFB550AAB9DD.jpeg 1086w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For parents considering Chetham\u2019s School of Music, understanding exactly what fees cover is an important part of the decision-making process. Your fees go far beyond simply providing lessons &#8211; they support a rich experience designed to nurture students academically, musically and personally, within a safe and supportive community. We\u2019ve put together a list of everything [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3152,"featured_media":102023,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-102015","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/102015","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3152"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=102015"}],"version-history":[{"count":26,"href":"https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/102015\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":104291,"href":"https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/102015\/revisions\/104291"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/102023"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=102015"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=102015"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chethamsschoolofmusic.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=102015"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}