Music plays a central role in the life of the Latymer School. Many pupils are attracted to the school, not just because of its academic excellence, but also because of the considerable opportunities that exist, both in the curriculum and in our extensive range of extra-curricular activities. It is, quite simply, different from other subjects and can provide a richness and colour to many pupils’ lives, as well as helping develop their interpersonal and social skills. We aim, through music, to promote key skills that will contribute to the balanced development of all our pupils, including dedication, commitment, listening skills, organisation, persistence, resilience, and teamwork. Pupils arrive at Latymer with a range of musical experience and ability - our aim is to provide opportunities for all and for their lives to be enriched as a result. We have a team of experienced and skilled classroom and visiting instrumental teachers – nearly 30 in total - all committed to providing a high-quality musical provision for Latymer pupils. We aim to: • Enable pupils to gain an appreciation of how music ‘works’ and develop vocabulary to be able to analyse music and express opinions. • Empower pupils to see the world of music as rich and diverse. • Encourage musical curiosity and creativity. • Provide all pupils with opportunities to engage in a range of musical activities, including singing and playing a selection of classroom instruments. • Give pupils the opportunity to explore music technology, including Logic and Sibelius software. • Provide all pupils with the techniques and confidence to be able to compose their own music in groups and, encouraging increasing independence and originality. • Ensure that the most talented and ambitious musicians are able to fulfil their musical potential in and out of the classroom. • Provide opportunities for pupils to develop transferrable skills such as effective teamwork and organisation, as well as encouraging pupils to show mutual respect, appreciation and support. In the Sixth Form, A Level students gain further performance experience, working towards a final recital (30%). The craft of composition (30%) is covered in a variety of ways, encouraging students to develop their composition ‘tool kit’ and the ability and confidence to write extended compositions. Understanding of harmony is developed throughout the course, both to help with analysis, to broaden students’ harmonic vocabulary for composition, and to cover the skills required for the ‘composition techniques’ element. The A Level set works for the Appraising paper (40%) cover a broad range of styles and musical cultures across six areas of study: Instrumental music, Vocal music, Music for stage and screen, Pop and jazz, Fusions and new directions.
6 GCSE's at Grade 7 or above, or Grade A or above.
Typically 10-15 students study music in Year 12 (taking a ‘UCAS’ – previously AS – exam at the end of the year) and 8-12 continue to complete A Level Music in Year 13.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Enfield |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Haselbury Road, London, N9 9TN |
Music plays a central role in the life of the Latymer School. Many pupils are attracted to the school, not just because of its academic excellence, but also because of the considerable opportunities that exist, both in the curriculum and in our extensive range of extra-curricular activities. It is, quite simply, different from other subjects and can provide a richness and colour to many pupils’ lives, as well as helping develop their interpersonal and social skills. We aim, through music, to promote key skills that will contribute to the balanced development of all our pupils, including dedication, commitment, listening skills, organisation, persistence, resilience, and teamwork. Pupils arrive at Latymer with a range of musical experience and ability - our aim is to provide opportunities for all and for their lives to be enriched as a result. We have a team of experienced and skilled classroom and visiting instrumental teachers – nearly 30 in total - all committed to providing a high-quality musical provision for Latymer pupils. We aim to: • Enable pupils to gain an appreciation of how music ‘works’ and develop vocabulary to be able to analyse music and express opinions. • Empower pupils to see the world of music as rich and diverse. • Encourage musical curiosity and creativity. • Provide all pupils with opportunities to engage in a range of musical activities, including singing and playing a selection of classroom instruments. • Give pupils the opportunity to explore music technology, including Logic and Sibelius software. • Provide all pupils with the techniques and confidence to be able to compose their own music in groups and, encouraging increasing independence and originality. • Ensure that the most talented and ambitious musicians are able to fulfil their musical potential in and out of the classroom. • Provide opportunities for pupils to develop transferrable skills such as effective teamwork and organisation, as well as encouraging pupils to show mutual respect, appreciation and support. In the Sixth Form, A Level students gain further performance experience, working towards a final recital (30%). The craft of composition (30%) is covered in a variety of ways, encouraging students to develop their composition ‘tool kit’ and the ability and confidence to write extended compositions. Understanding of harmony is developed throughout the course, both to help with analysis, to broaden students’ harmonic vocabulary for composition, and to cover the skills required for the ‘composition techniques’ element. The A Level set works for the Appraising paper (40%) cover a broad range of styles and musical cultures across six areas of study: Instrumental music, Vocal music, Music for stage and screen, Pop and jazz, Fusions and new directions.
6 GCSE's at Grade 7 or above, or Grade A or above.
Typically 10-15 students study music in Year 12 (taking a ‘UCAS’ – previously AS – exam at the end of the year) and 8-12 continue to complete A Level Music in Year 13.
