Directory: Lead Schools

Lead Schools - SEND settings

The Village School (Brent)
Specialists in Sounds of Intent research, curriculum, and assessment. We welcome visits and offer expert support to music leaders seeking to implement this framework to enhance inclusive music education within their own settings.

Lead School for Music contact: Jenny Cooper
Email: JCo@COMPASSLP.CO.UK

QEII Jubilee School (Westminster)
Offers anti-ableist music pedagogy via Equals curriculum pathways (pre-formal, semi-formal, informal). Specialisms include SMSC-aligned learning, music therapy, Makaton Choir, and 1:1 instrumental sessions. Expertise in cultural partnerships with RAH, Aurora Orchestra, and ENO to build rich cultural capital.

Lead School for Music contact: Gabriel Krchnavek
Email: g.krchnavek@qe2cp.westminster.sch.uk

College Park School (Westminster)
Lead School for Music contact: Gabriel Krchnavek
Email: g.krchnavek@qe2cp.westminster.sch.uk

Lead Schools - Early Years

College Green Nursery
Specialists in integrated EYFS music, we offer expertise in play-based learning and curriculum-aligned provision mapping. We support embedding music into daily routines for communication and physical development, external collaborations, and diverse activities including singing, instruments, movement, and dance.

 
Lead School for Music contact: Wendy Yianni
Email: wendy@cgss.brent.sch.uk

Lead Schools - Primary phase

Uxendon Manor Primary School (Brent)
Expertise in a unique partnership teaching model and building award-winning choirs. We offer support in strategic music leadership, music development planning, and empowering non-specialist teachers to raise the profile of music across the whole school.

Lead School for Music contact: Laurens Price - Nowak
Email: L.Price-Nowak@uxendonmanor.com

Little Ealing Primary School (Ealing)
We specialize in delivering diverse musical experiences that foster creativity, technical skill, and personal development. Our expertise includes building student self-worth through music, and we can support schools in developing high-impact curricula that inspire achievement and engagement.

Lead School for Music contact:  Andrew Maud
Email: ajgmaud@gmail.com

West Twyford Primary School (Ealing)
Expertise in EYFS-KS2 music curriculum development, specializing in whole-class instrumental tuition and vocal performance. We offer support for extracurricular choirs, large-scale concerts, and national festival preparation, backed by four-time selection for the Music For Youth National Festival.

Lead School for Music contact:  Jenny Parker
Email: JParker@west-twyford.ealing.sch.uk

St John's CofE School (Harrow)
Offers expert training programs with lesson observations, a bespoke progressive curriculum featuring music technology and composition, and award-winning ensemble leadership. We specialize in national-level orchestral provision and leading borough-wide choir showcases. Support available for curriculum and ensemble development.

Lead School for Music contact:  Catherine Ogunniyi
Email: cogunniyi1.310@lgflmail.org

St Jerome Bilingual CE Primary School (Harrow)
Offers expertise in Stave House and Charanga curriculum integration, large-scale ensemble management (50-piece orchestra, large choirs), and instrumental practice programs. Experienced in HMS festival participation and choral partnerships with Harrow School to enhance vocal training and performance opportunities.

Lead School for Music contact:  Helen Clague
Email: music@stjeromebilingual.org

Harlyn Primary School (Hillingdon)
Specialising in a progressive music curriculum with cross-curricular links and music technology. We offer diverse extra-curricular activities and provide support and discussion for music leaders via email and the LWMH network.

Lead School for Music contact: Emily Griggs
Email: egriggs@harlynprimaryschool.co.uk

St John XXIII Catholic Primary School (LBHF)
Specializing in performance-led learning and active music-making, we offer expertise in body percussion, instrumental tuition, and developing inclusive bands or choirs. Our approach, rooted in professional industry experience, focuses on fostering student creativity, teamwork, and musical confidence.

Lead School for Music contact: Joca Dalledone
Email: dallej@SJXXIII.sjscat.co.uk

Holy Cross RC School (LBHF)
Lead Practitioner offering support in curriculum delivery, assessment, and Kodaly methodology. Specialisms include vocal leadership, conducting, and large-scale performances. Available for teacher training and developing school music partnerships and collaborations.

Lead School for Music contact: Anna Lewis
Email: a.lewis@holycrossfulham.co.uk

Barlby Primary School (RBKC)
TBMH-trained mentors providing support for music specialists and non-specialists. We host networking coffee mornings for coordinators and offer vocal expertise, including assistance with massed choirs and singing for schools led by non-specialist teachers.

Lead School for Music contact: Simi Zoppi
Email: simi.zoppi@barlby.rbkc.sch.uk

Marlborough Primary School (RBKC)
Expertise in singing school transformation, vocal strategies, and performance. We support school development planning, curriculum design aligned with the Model Music Curriculum, and mapping skill progression across singing, playing, composing, and rhythmic foundations.

Lead School for Music contact: Joanna Fyvie
Email: Joanna.Fyvie@marlborough.rbkc.sch.uk

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (RBKC)
Specializing in vocal work, Kodaly method, and high-level performance culture. We offer expertise in Nursery-Y6 curriculum, SEN inclusion, and orchestral leadership. Available to support external partners with worship music, instrumental teaching, and multi-academy trust performances.

Lead School for Music contact: Helen Wiles
Email: wilesh@stjo.sjscat.co.uk

St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School (Westminster)
Specialists in embedding a singing-led culture school-wide, empowering all staff to teach music. We offer expertise in building sustainable partnerships, maintaining affordable extra-curricular provision, and implementing successful engagement strategies for Pupil Premium and disadvantaged pupils.

Lead School for Music contact: Sasha Marius-Beeko
Email: hos@stmbs.org.uk

Lead Schools - Secondary phase

Preston Manor Upper School (Brent)
Expert providers of Music Teacher Training and Initial Teacher Training (ITT), offering tailored mentorship and professional development for music educators. We support schools in enhancing pedagogical skills and building robust music curricula through specialist-led training and collaborative peer support.

Lead School for Music contact: Keir Crawley
Email: k.crawley@preston-manor.com

Drayton Manor High School (Ealing)
Specialising in inclusive ensemble music-making, we offer expertise in choirs, bands, and collaborative projects. We support schools in delivering high-quality performance experiences that build student confidence and teamwork through creative collective musicianship and diverse, practical performing opportunities.

Lead School for Music contact: Leah Singh Sohi
Email: LSN@draytonmanorhighschool.co.uk

Alec Reed Academy (Ealing)
Specializing in music technology, we offer expertise in digital composition, recording, and software integration. We provide support for music leaders looking to enhance their curriculum through tech-driven learning, equipment setup, and innovative pedagogical approaches to modern music production.

Lead School for Music contact: Dan Francis
Email: Daniel.Francis@alecreedacademy.co.uk

Twyford Church of England High School (Ealing)
We specialise in skills-based music curricula, KS4/5 progression, and cross-curricular integration. We offer support in creating inclusive, high-quality musical environments that foster creativity and diversity, ensuring music is celebrated throughout the school culture for all students.

Lead School for Music contact: Laura Swadkin
Email: LSwadkin@twyfordacademies.org.uk

The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls (Ealing)
Expertise in managing diverse extra-curricular ensembles, large-scale musical productions, and community partnerships. We specialize in well-sequenced KS3 curriculum design with clear progression in performance, composition, and notation. Available to support schools in developing vocal and keyboard programs.

Lead School for Music contact: Emily Edelenbos
Email: eedelenbos@ellenwilkinson.ealing.sch.uk

Nower Hill High School (Harrow)
Specialists in diverse extra-curricular ensembles, including Jazz, Steel Pans, and Strings. We provide expertise in KS3-5 Music Technology and NCFE/Edexcel examining, alongside support for school concerts, musical productions, and international music tours.

Lead School for Music contact: Alicia Johnson (or Jack Roberts, Interim)
Email: johnson.alicia@nowerhill.harrow.sch.uk  
Email: roberts.jack@nowerhill.harrow.sch.uk

Barnhill Community High School (Hillingdon)
Barnhill specializes in NCFE Music Technology (KS4), school productions, and diverse extra-curriculars including bands, singing, and instrumental lessons. We offer support to music leaders seeking expertise in curriculum delivery, production management, and lunchtime club engagement.

Lead School for Music contact: Rebecca Arnold
Email: rarnold@barnhill.school

Kensington Aldridge Academy (RBKC)
KAA specializes in the Model Music Curriculum, music technology (Logic Pro), and inclusive SEND differentiation. We offer expertise in KS3-KS4 progression, large-scale 1:1 instrumental tuition, gospel choir arrangements, and cross-curricular musical theatre, supporting schools to enhance music provision.

Lead School for Music contact: Phil Rigby
Email: P.Rigby@kaa.org.uk

St Marylebone CE School (Westminster)
Offers expertise in choral, jazz, orchestral, rock, pop, and music technology. We support GCSE/A-Level planning, host visits, and share resources. Extensive extra-curricular provision includes 14+ ensembles and 300+ weekly lessons. Available for secondary collaboration and curriculum development.

Lead School for Music contact: Dan Daly
Email: d.daly@stmaryleboneschool.com