Exam Results

Results from students who have taken ABRSM practical piano exams - it is important to highlight that it is the choice of the student whether or not they would like to take exams. If they do choose to do so, we do our best to prepare them thoroughly so they can go into their exam with confidence. It is also important to us that we put students in at the appropriate grade which reflects the level they have reached, or are reaching, in their playing. They will generally not be done in a chain, because expansion of technique and repertoire in between grades is necessary. Also, graded exams should be seen as personal goals. They are not a competition with any other person (though competitions can be sought out and entered if students wish!), and should not be taken in relation to any age, or outside pressure. They are just one element of scholarships for example and need to be backed up with a true reflection of the level reached in experience and audition performance. Students who do not take exams are still encouraged to prepare for end-of-term performances, and their progress is every bit as important to us as those taking exams.

Some music schools have one 'exam time' per year, whereas we prefer to enter each student as an individual when they are ready. Therefore we do not have group visits but use a centre for exams in the local area, as well as new online formats, and exams are spread out over the whole year.

This is an example of the typical spread of exam results.