Academic Scholarship
ScholarshipAcademic
What is assessed: Awarded by the Head on performance in the 11+ Entrance Examination, an interview with the Head, completion of a piece of work at a Scholarship Day, and a reference from the pupil's current school
When: Potential scholars are contacted before the end of the Autumn Term after Selection Day; Scholarship Day takes place in January
What it's worth: 25% fee remission
How to apply: By invitation — the school identifies potential Academic Scholars following Selection Day and the 11+ entrance test and invites them to apply
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Art & Design Scholarship
ScholarshipArt
What is assessed: Formal interview of about an hour in January including a practical drawing task and interview with the Head of Art; portfolio brought to interview (minimum: 2 pencil drawings, 2 mixed-media pieces, 2 paintings, a sketchbook, and 2 pieces of 3D work supported by drawings)
When: Interview in January; applications any time up to the registration closing date (7 November)
What it's worth: No fee remission; annual grant of up to £500 in Years 7–8, £1,000 in Years 9–11 and £2,000 in the Sixth Form to support artistic development
How to apply: Separate application required — notify the Head of Admissions on the Registration Form, with a recommendation from the applicant's current school
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Drama Scholarship
ScholarshipDrama
What is assessed: Formal interview of up to 30 minutes in January with the Head of Drama, including performance of one published monologue; a portfolio of experience is recommended and forms the basis of the final part of the interview
When: Interview in January; applications any time up to the registration closing date (7 November)
What it's worth: No fee remission; annual grant of up to £500 in Years 7–8, £1,000 in Years 9–11 and £2,000 in the Sixth Form to support development of drama skills
How to apply: Separate application required — notify the Head of Admissions on the Registration Form, with a recommendation from the applicant's current school
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Music Scholarship
ScholarshipMusic
What is assessed: Interview of up to 30 minutes with the Director of Music, performance of two pieces on the primary instrument (or one piece on each of two instruments), plus short sight-reading and aural tests; expected standard Grade 4–5 ABRSM on at least one instrument (including voice)
When: Audition/interview in January; applications any time up to the registration closing date (7 November)
What it's worth: No fee remission; annual grant of up to £500 in Years 7–8, £1,000 in Years 9–11 and £2,000 in the Sixth Form to support musical development
How to apply: Separate application required — notify the Head of Admissions on the Registration Form, with a recommendation from the applicant's current school
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Sport Scholarship
ScholarshipSport
What is assessed: Interview in January with the Head of PE covering sporting achievements, knowledge of rules and tactics, and current sporting affairs; candidates bring a portfolio of sporting experience and achievements (which may include video footage) and references from a PE teacher or coach; candidates should play at school 'A' team standard and represent a team at Club, County, Regional or National level
When: Interview in January; applications any time up to the registration closing date (7 November)
What it's worth: No fee remission; annual grant of up to £500 in Years 7–8, £1,000 in Years 9–11 and £2,000 in the Sixth Form to support development of sporting skills
How to apply: Separate application required — notify the Head of Admissions on the Registration Form, with a recommendation from the applicant's current school
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Bursary
BursaryOther
What is assessed: Means-tested; bursaries are considered for pupils entering the school in Year 7 and are in place before the academic year starts, with full financial disclosure required
When: Closing date 7 November, with the registration cycle
What it's worth: Usually up to 50% remission of fees, exceptionally up to 100% (per the school's Bursary Policy)
How to apply: Separate application required — apply via the Director of Admissions / Head of Admissions
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