Music Aptitude Test Outline

The test consists of forty questions in four different sections looking at an aptitude in Pitch (10 marks), Melody (40 marks), Improvisation (10 marks) and Rhythm (40 marks). The test will last between 5 and 10 minutes and you will be assessed by a qualified Music teacher.

They are tests of potential and therefore students cannot revise for them.

Each applicant will receive an aggregate score up to a maximum of 40. Applicants will be ranked according to their score. The 4 applicants with the highest rank, will be offered a place. If an applicant with a rank within the 4 places available does not take up a place, the place is awarded to the next highest ranked applicant. Where there is more than one applicant with the same score, the ranked position for these applicants is determined by random allocation.

Any boys who have applied to both Northampton School and Northampton School for Boys will only have to take this aptitude test once if they wish to be considered under this criterion.

Please click here to apply for a place on a Music Aptitude Test