Student Success
Students have successfully completed graded examinations in piano, organ, singing, musical theatre and music theory, achieving strong results across beginner, intermediate and advanced levels.
Examination Results Summary (2018—Present)
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72 examinations entered
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100% pass rate
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40 Distinctions
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19 Merits
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13 Passes
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Over 55% of entries awarded Distinction
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Results cover the full range from Initial/Pre-Grade through to Grade 8
Results shown include piano, organ, singing, singing for musical theatre and music theory examinations.
Recent Examination Results (2026)
2026 examinations: 9 entries to date, achieving 6 Distinctions and 3 Merits.
Piano Grade 8: Distinction
Piano Grade 4: Distinction
Piano Grade 4: Merit
Piano Grade 3: Distinction
Piano Grade 3: Distinction
Piano Pre-Grade Higher: Distinction
Singing Grade 5: Merit
Singing Grade 4: Distinction
Music Theory Grade 5: Merit
Common Themes in Examiner Feedback
Across recent examination sessions, examiners have frequently praised students for:
Musicality & Interpretation
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Expressive performances, dynamic shaping, stylistic awareness across a wide range of repertoire, character, phrasing and storytelling.
Technical Development
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Secure technique, fluent playing, rhythmic control, articulation and confident technical work.
Musicianship
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Strong reading skills, listening skills, ensemble awareness and musical understanding.
Tone, Balance & Sound Quality
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Tone production, balance, voicing, tonal control and clarity of melodic lines.
These comments reflect an emphasis on developing well-rounded musicianship, combining secure technical foundations with musical understanding, stylistic awareness and confident performance.
A Broader View of Progress
Whilst examination results provide a useful measure of achievement, they represent only one aspect of a student's musical development. Alongside examination preparation, students are encouraged to develop confidence, musical understanding and the skills needed for independent music-making and long-term enjoyment of music.