--- title: "Music" url: "https://ada-lovelace-c-of-e-high-school.schudio.com/specialisms/music" school: "Ada Lovelace C of E High School" --- [Train to teach with Teach West London September 2027-28. Applications are now open. Learn more and apply today.](https://teachwestlondon.org.uk/initial-teacher-training/how-to-apply) # Music Music is at the heart of daily life at Ada Lovelace and plays a key role in the social, moral, spiritual and cultural identity of the school. Every child takes part in weekly year group singing sessions as part of their curriculum which prepare them to sing as a community in assemblies and celebration services as well as to perform in our termly concerts. All students in Key Stage 3 participate in these concerts and are joined by a high number of our upper school students who are part of one of our musical ensembles. ![](https://ada-lovelace-c-of-e-high-school.schudio.com/images/Ada_Xmas_concert.JPG) There are 20 specialist music places offered per year to students identified as having a natural aptitude for music. Music Scholars take part in a demanding and rewarding musical programme and act as ambassadors for music around school. For more details on specialist music places and how to apply, please see our **[Admissions page](https://adalovelace.org.uk/attending-our-school/admissions)** or contact the Head of Music Specialism for the Twyford Trust, Ms F McGonigal: [**fmcgonigal@twyford.org.uk**](mailto:fmcgonigal@twyford.org.uk) Music Development Plan Twyford CofE Academies Trust Music Development Plan is set out below. ### Music Development Plan Music Development Plan 233 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/twyford-cofe-academies-trust/files/documents/School_music_development_plan_DFEtemplate_TCEAT_25-26.pdf) Instrumental Tuition We offer a wide range of instrumental lessons to our students, taught by experienced tutors in each instrument. Exams As a school, we prepare for face to face practical ABRSM exams. Any students doing another exam board must be entered by parents/carers. #### ABRSM Instrumental and Vocal exams Ada Lovelace is able to organise face to face ABRSM exams for instrumental and vocal exams. Our exams run alongside the three National ABRSM exam sessions – one session each in Autumn, Spring and Summer. ABRSM exams are either booked publicly, at a local venue (usually Ealing Green Church Halls), or privately, using Ada Lovelace to host private exams. Once we have been able to confirm an exam date and venue, we are able to put candidates in contact with an accompanist who is available on our exam day. Please note that accompanists for the exam are not arranged by the school and candidates must arrange their own private accompanist. Due to the quick turnaround to meet ABRSM’s deadlines, all candidates who are not currently having music lessons at Ada Lovelace, must email the details for their ABRSM exam on the first day of the term they wish to take the exam. All exam entries and queries should be emailed to[ **music@adalovelace.org.uk**](mailto:%20music@adalovelace.org.uk) #### ABRSM Digital Performance exams Ada Lovelace is unable to organise ABRSM digital instrumental and singing exams. Candidates for these exams must record their performance and submit the video for assessment. The video can be submitted at any time within 28 days of booking exams. Please refer to **[ABRSM](https://gb.abrsm.org/en/)** for more information, including a **[step-by-step guide](https://gb.abrsm.org/en/exam-booking/how-to-book/digital-instrumental-and-singing-exams-step-by-step/)** to booking online instrumental and singing exams. #### #### ABRSM Theory exams Ada Lovelace is unable to organise ABRSM theory exams. Grade 1 to 5 Music Theory exams are now online. These exams can be taken at any time within 28 days of booking exams. Please refer to **[ABRSM](https://gb.abrsm.org/en/)** for more information, including a **[step-by-step guide](https://gb.abrsm.org/en/exam-booking/how-to-book/online-music-theory-step-by-step/)** to booking online Music Theory exams. #### Trinity and Rockschool exams Ada Lovelace is unable to organise Trinity or Rock School exams. These exams can be booked online through the **[Trinity](https://musicbooking.trinitycollege.co.uk/OEWeb/loadExamDtl.do)** or [**Rock School**](https://www.rslawards.com/rockschool/) websites. Extra-Curricular We offer a large and growing set of opportunities for pupils to make music together, from specialist ensembles (such as our three orchestras), to several choirs open for all, to a thriving culture of student-led bands, clubs such as percussion and music technology to engage inexperienced musicians in the joy of making music. To further enrich pupils, we frequently team-up with music departments across the Trust, helping pupils to connect with other musicians through workshops, trips, and performances. Ealing Music Service Please click **[here](http://ealingmusicservice.com/pulse/)** to view the latest EMS newsletter. AIP, Awards and Scholarships #### Assisted Instrument Purchase Scheme There is a national government scheme to help with the cost of purchasing instruments. The Assisted Instrument Purchase Scheme enables pupils of local authority and academy schools to purchase instruments through their school net of VAT, provided the instrument is used as part of their musical tuition. More information about the scheme can be found [**here**](https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/vat-government-and-public-bodies/vatgpb7825). Please email [**music@adalovelace.org.uk**](mailto:music@adalovelace.org.uk) for more information. #### Awards and Scholarships Please see below links to information about some local and national Awards/Scholarships for supporting music and music tuition in school for your child. [**Ealing Music Service**](https://ealingmusicservice.com/awards/) [**Awards for Young Musicians**](https://www.a-y-m.org.uk/how-we-help/annual-awards/) Events For details of upcoming music events, please visit the school's [**News and Events**](https://adalovelace.org.uk/events) page. ### Related News ![Image of Trust jazz musicians perform at Chiswick Jazz Festival](https://files.schudio.com/ada-lovelace-c-of-e-high-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/ST_PETERS_JAZZ_2026_00615.jpg) 19 May 2026 ### [Trust jazz musicians perform at Chiswick Jazz Festival](https://ada-lovelace-c-of-e-high-school.schudio.com/news/2026-05-19-trust-jazz-musicians-perform-at-chiswick-jazz-festival-2) ![Image of Trust Strings Day](https://files.schudio.com/ada-lovelace-c-of-e-high-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/9_-_consent.JPG) 3 March 2026 ### [Trust Strings Day](https://ada-lovelace-c-of-e-high-school.schudio.com/news/2026-03-03-trust-strings-day-1) ![Image of Ada Lovelace musicians at NSE National Conference](https://files.schudio.com/ada-lovelace-c-of-e-high-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/IMG_5877.JPEG) 26 January 2026 ### [Ada Lovelace musicians at NSE National Conference](https://ada-lovelace-c-of-e-high-school.schudio.com/news/2026-01-26-ada-lovelace-musicians-at-nse-national-conference) [View All News](https://ada-lovelace-c-of-e-high-school.schudio.com/news/tag/music) ### Specialisms - [Languages](https://ada-lovelace-c-of-e-high-school.schudio.com/specialisms/languages) - [Digital Technologies](https://ada-lovelace-c-of-e-high-school.schudio.com/specialisms/digital-technologies) - [Music](https://ada-lovelace-c-of-e-high-school.schudio.com/specialisms/music) - [Chaplaincy](https://ada-lovelace-c-of-e-high-school.schudio.com/specialisms/chaplaincy) - [![Logo of Twyford CofE High School](https://ada-lovelace-c-of-e-high-school.schudio.com/images/academies/twyford%281%29.png)](https://twyford.ealing.sch.uk/) - [![Logo of William Perkin CofE High School](https://ada-lovelace-c-of-e-high-school.schudio.com/images/academies/william-perkin.png)](https://williamperkin.org.uk/) - [![Logo of Ealing Fields CofE High School](https://ada-lovelace-c-of-e-high-school.schudio.com/images/academies/ealing-fields-high-school.png)](https://ealingfields.org.uk/) - [![Logo of Twyford Academies Trust](https://ada-lovelace-c-of-e-high-school.schudio.com/images/academies/twyford_MAT.png)](https://twyfordacademies.org.uk/) - [![Logo of Teach West London](https://ada-lovelace-c-of-e-high-school.schudio.com/images/academies/Teach_West_Resize.png)](https://www.teachwestlondon.org.uk/) #### Ada Lovelace C of E High School Park View Road Ealing, London W5 2JX #### The school is open from 08.00 #### Our Schools - [Twyford CofE High School](https://twyford.ealing.sch.uk/) - [William Perkin CofE High School](https://williamperkin.org.uk/) - [Ealing Fields CofE High School](https://ealingfields.org.uk/) - [Twyford Academies Trust](https://twyfordacademies.org.uk/) - [Teach West London](https://www.teachwestlondon.org.uk/) © Copyright 2021–2026 Ada Lovelace C of E High School– [View Privacy Notice](https://ada-lovelace-c-of-e-high-school.schudio.com/about-us/policies) School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://ada-lovelace-c-of-e-high-school.schudio.com/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)