Highfield and Brookham School Excel in National Music and Drama Examinations

Highfield and Brookham School is celebrating exceptional success in its latest external performing arts examinations, achieving outstanding results across both music and drama.

In the most recent Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) examinations, the independent prep school recorded a 100% pass rate, with grades ranging from Initial to Grade 6. Of the eighteen pupils entered, 50% achieved Distinction and a further 44% were awarded Merit, reflecting both pupils’ commitment and the expertise of the school’s specialist music teachers.

Drama results were equally impressive. In the latest London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) examinations, 37 pupils took part, with 95% achieving Distinction and the remaining 5% awarded Merit, underlining the strength of Highfield and Brookham’s creative curriculum at a time when arts education is increasingly under pressure nationally.

The school prides itself on its exceptional arts provision. Music, drama and art play a vital role in developing creativity, confidence and focus – supporting core subjects such as English and Maths, while also promoting wellbeing, inclusion and essential life skills including teamwork and communication.

A leading co-educational independent school, Highfield and Brookham is based in Liphook in the South Downs National Park, where Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex meet. Celebrated in the Tatler Schools Guide, this award-wining school is known for its inspiring, future-focussed approach to education and exceptional pastoral care – empowering children to flourish as happy, confident well-rounded learners ready to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Music and drama sit at the heart of school life, with weekly lessons delivered by specialist staff. Pupils also benefit from a rich co-curricular programme including choirs, ensembles, rock club, concerts and LAMDA. Every child is encouraged to take up a musical instrument at any stage of their education, including all pupils from Year 2 to 4 being offered dedicated musical instrument taster sessions. The drama lessons inspire pupils to take creative risks, express themselves, and build confidence – while annual productions foster collaboration and skills that support them beyond the classroom.

Suzannah Cryer, Head, said: “We are immensely proud of our pupils’ achievements in both music and drama. These results reflect their enthusiasm, confidence and hard work, as well as the dedication of our specialist staff. The arts play a vital role in developing creativity, wellbeing and life skills, and it is particularly rewarding to see so many children continue their arts journey through scholarships to leading senior schools.”