Future careers

The experience of choristership at Westminster Abbey is one that lasts a lifetime. Lessons the boys learn here stand them in very good stead whatever they may do or wherever they may go in later life. The vast majority leave us at 13 to move on to one of the leading independent schools where many win valuable music scholarships.  After that, some will continue to work within music but many will choose a completely different career.  Again and again former choristers have said how important their time here was in preparing them for later life.

There is a thriving Old Choristers’ Association and many seek to keep closely in touch with the school and the Abbey. Visit www.waoca.org.uk for further information.

Leavers' destinations and awards

In the past five years boys have moved on to senior schools, some gaining valuable scholarships. You can view the list of these destination schools below.

• Gresham’s School
• Wellington College
• Chetham’s School of Music
• Winchester College
• Radley College
• Charter School & Trinity Conservatoire
• Mill Hill School
• Sherborne School (x3)
• St. Edward’s School
• The King's School, Canterbury (x10)
• Durham School
• Gordonstoun School (x2)
• Bryanston School
• The London Oratory School (x3)
• Magdalen College School
• Cedars School, Bedford
• Charter School
• Wells Cathedral School
• Eton
• St Paul's