Habs Boys 11+ and 13+ Scholarship booklet - September 2026 entry

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Scholarship Programme Y E A R 7 A N D Y E A R 9 - S E P T E M B E R 2026 E N T RY

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Introduction Dear prospective Habs scholar, Our purpose at Habs is to ensure that every student who comes through our school is empowered to be able to make a profound impact in the world. We want all our students to have the capacity to lead and to make a positive difference.

This level of ambition runs through our whole philosophy. As a highly selective school many of our students are considered gifted in most contexts, so our approach to teaching and learning is academically ambitious for all our students; we expect that all our students will be challenged above and beyond any exam curriculum.

We encourage our students to think hard and we nurture intellectual curiosity, all of which enables students not just to excel in exams and achieve their higher education goals, but also to develop an enduring love of learning.

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A Habs scholar is also expected to maintain a range of other interests and demonstrate full commitment to school life in the broadest sense.

We have a range of specialist scholarships available at Year 7 (11+), Year 9 (13+) and Year 12 (16+), as well as academic scholarships for both prospective and current students. Our scholarship programme is inclusive. Whilst it offers the stretch and opportunity for our scholars to advance their passions and interests, much on offer is also available to all our students; we do not see scholarship as constrained to only those who are named as scholars. However, we have extremely high expectations of our scholars and we support them in playing an exciting leading role in our school.

We award academic scholarships to those who consistently display and demonstrate our school values in all aspects of school life, and who we believe will have a positive and leading impact on our school community.

And we award specialist scholarships to students who show the capacity to excel and to lead in their chosen specialist area.

We look forward to discussing this with you further and we wish you the very best of luck.

As role models to our other students, our scholars help drive the level of ambition and curiosity in their subjects, have courage to challenge themselves and struggle with new ideas, and importantly they enjoy sharing their knowledge, passion and skills to help support and develop their school community.

Mr Robert Sykes Headmaster

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The programme summary What is scholarship at Habs?

Scholarship at Habs combines key academic and personal attributes which reflect our overall values in particular ways.

We believe all our students should try their best to display these attributes consistently throughout their time at Habs, which is why much of our scholarship programme is available to all our students.

Ambition – A scholar has the ambition to take their work to the highest level possible.

Those students who demonstrate these attributes, and do so to the highest level consistently through their school career, will be recognised formally as scholars.

Curiosity – A scholar is deeply curious and will take and make opportunities to explore their interests further.

Courage – A scholar is courageous in seeking to go outside their current understanding, challenging themselves to overcome preconceptions and develop their understanding.

Community – A scholar is committed to sharing their knowledge, skills and understanding and is eager to engage with others in developing these further.

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Our scholarships Our entry points for our scholarships are in Year 7 and Year 9. Assessments take place the preceding academic year, all details can be found on our website.

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Drama

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Year 9 (13+)

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We can award an academic scholarship alongside a specialist scholarship but we do not award multiple specialist scholarships to students. The time required for their academic studies, homework, co-curricular and scholarship activities is too much of a commitment to successfully fulfil the requirements of having two specialist scholarships. Therefore, we strongly recommend you only apply for one specialist scholarship.

Design and Technology

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The final decision on all scholarships is made by the Headmaster. The number and type of scholarships awarded each year will be at the School’s discretion and information can be found in our Admissions Policy which is available on our website.

All students (both new students and current Habs students) must complete an application form for all scholarships, excluding academic.

For students who are already at Habs (moving into Year 7 and Year 9), students will be nominated for an academic scholarship.

Please read the Academic Scholarship section for more details.

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Our scholarship programme Our expectations of scholars demonstrate ambition and curiosity in their subject matter to their peers. A more senior scholar would be expected to play a more leading role by delivering talks, running events and societies and inviting speakers.

They will have courage to challenge themselves and regularly enjoy sharing their knowledge, passion and skills, having a positive impact on the school community.

We have extremely high expectations of our scholars and they play an exciting leading role in our school. We expect our scholars to consistently display the Habs scholarship attributes and be a role model to other students in reflecting these values amongst the school community. For example, a junior scholar might be expected to attend subject societies regularly and engage fully in broader super-curricular opportunities provided by departments such as competitions and symposiums. They will

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How we support our scholars Tutors will meet with scholars regularly to discuss their engagement and their future ambitions and priorities in terms of further exploring and developing their interests.

Scholars will also meet yearly with members of the Senior Leadership Team to discuss their achievements and ambitions every year.

An overview of this process is given below.

In addition to the departmental support our scholars receive, we have a strong monitoring and tracking system to guide each scholar’s progress. Tracking and monitoring of scholars is undertaken by tutors and overseen by the Head of Scholarship. This is to provide the best possible support and challenge for scholars and to encourage their personal and intellectual development.

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Autumn Term

Scholars’ Breakfast* Meetings with Tutor to set and review targets

Spring Term

Meeting with Head of Scholarship Meeting with Tutor for mid-period progress review

Summer Term

Group Meeting with SLT Final Tutor meeting to review year and plans going forward **Scholars’ Lunch

*Scholars’ Breakfast – This takes place in the Autumn term, welcoming new scholars joining the programme to the community. They will hear from more senior scholars about their work over the previous year and learn more about scholarship at Habs.

Parent Reception – This takes place in the Spring Term and is an opportunity for parents to hear from an external academic speaker about the importance of scholarship and how they can support and encourage interest. **Scholars’ Lunch – This Summer Term event involves a talk from an external speaker to the scholars alongside opportunities for discussion over lunch with groups of scholars.

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Our scholarship programme Our approach The school also offers an extensive range of academic clubs and societies which are open to all students. Scholars will be expected to attend a minimum of one academic society/scholarship subject a week on a regular basis, in addition to three other co-curricular activities to explore their interests.

Habs is an inclusive community, we do not constrain the opportunity of scholarship to only those identified as scholars. Our scholars will, however, be expected to play a leading role in all the scholarship opportunities.

While we provide stretch and challenge in every lesson throughout a student’s time at Habs, we have specific events where our academic scholars take the lead. These events also offer a structured opportunity for our students to develop and demonstrate their strengths and for the school to identify those who might be deserving of recognition as a scholar in Year 9 and Year 12. These events include: Family History Project (Year 7), Science Fair (Year 7 and Year 8), Dawson Independent Research Project (Year 9), Extended Research Project Conference (Year 10) and Habs Diploma (Year 12).

As an example of the range on offer: Subject-based enrichment Societies and Conferences Over 70 choices including: life drawing, portrait painting, Engineering Club, Maths Society, Code Breaking Club, Around the World Club (MFL), Politics Society, over 30 different music ensembles and 13 different sports.

Inter-School competitions and House competitions Over 20 choices including: Inter-School Languages (French & Spanish Debates), Year 9 Joint Schools Geography Quiz and Veritas Essay Competitions for Year 7 to Year 13.

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and mentoring

National Youth Orchestra and Public Lectures at LSE.

Opportunities to give academic presentations to the scholars. These can be added to the academic (and career-related) workshops and lectures or left out and updated at a later date.

National and university essay competitions We again recommend and expect participation in essay competitions. Last year there were over twenty different competitions, some examples: MMA Jeremy Hibbins Music Essay Competition, Corpus Christi Essay Competition (History), RGS Young Geographer of the Year Essay Competition, Stephen Spender Prize (translating foreign language poetry into English) and Wellcome Trust Essay Competition (Science).

Subject-specific Olympiads, national challenges and competitions An array of opportunities, including: British Mathematics Olympiad and UK Linguistics Olympiad, European Youth Parliament (Politics), and UK Space Design Competition (Science), ‘CREST’ Award (Science) , ‘SATRO’ (Engineering), BBC Young Musician of the Year and Massolit Video Competition.

University Outreach opportunities

Academic (and career-related) workshops and lectures

An array of opportunities, including: Corpus Christi College School Science Prize, ISSP (Linguistic) partnership led language programme including a day at Clifford Chance and International Studies Seminar at Trinity College, Cambridge (Politics).

We recommend and expect regular attendance at our workshops and lectures.

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Academic scholarship What is the value of an academic scholarship?

The value of a scholarship is usually between 10-15% of school fees (but can be up to a maximum of 25% in very exceptional circumstances). Scholarships are held for the duration of a student’s time at the school, subject to sustained levels of progress, participation and performance.

What is the value of an Aske award scholarship (Internal Year 8 students only)?

Internal Year 8 Habs Boys, moving into Year 9 in September 2026, who were not awarded an academic scholarship when they moved into, or joined in Year 7, can be awarded an Aske award scholarship, worth £500.

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External candidates 11+ and 13+

How to apply External candidates do not need to apply for an academic scholarship.

How does Habs make their nominations?

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After the Quest 11+ assessment/13+ written assessment papers, the Senior School will recommend a number of students for an academic 11+/13+ scholarship based on their academic performance.

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The nomination decision is at the discretion of our Headmaster.

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All nominated students will be informed in December 2025 and will be invited for an academic scholarship interview during the 11+/13+ second-round interview stage in January 2026

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External academic scholarship students will not be assessed against internal Habs Year 6/8 students.

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The final decision is at the discretion of our Headmaster. 11+/13+ scholarship offers are sent out on 13 February (with the main Habs Boyss school offer).

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The 11+ academic scholarship interview will form part the second-round 11+ asssessment and will be part of the 30-minute interview. The 13+ academic scholarship interview will be part of the second-round general interview.

Senior School staff will be looking for academic passion, engagement with academic and co-curricular life in school and a display and demonstration of our school values.

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Academic scholarship Internal (Year 6/8) Habs Boys Pupils

How to apply Internal pupils do not need to apply for an academic scholarship.

How does Habs make their nominations?

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(ii) Engagement and attitude as evidenced by:

The Head of Prep will recommend a number of Year 6 Students for an academic scholarship. The Senior School will review the recommendations alongside the supporting data.

Nominations will be based on:

- Form tutor recommendation, attitude to learning, consistent display and demonstration of our school values, engagement with academic and co-curricular life of the school and ability to uphold values of the school.

1. A combination of the Year 6 Autumn Term 2 Quest Standardised Assessments (Maths and English only) and

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The nomination decision sits with our Senior School and is at the discretion of our Headmaster.

2. A range of historical data. This will include:

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All nominated students will be informed in December 2025 and will be invited for an academic scholarship interview at the Senior School (during our 11+ process in January 2026).

(i) Sustained academic excellence as evidenced by: - Progress grades (minimum 2 years’ worth), formal assessments, in-year assessments, baseline data tests and reports 12

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S TA G E 2 (Year 6 internal Habs Boys) •

The academic scholarship interview will be 30 minutes. During the academic scholarship interview, Senior School staff will be looking for academic passion, engagement with academic and cocurricular life in school and a display and demonstration of our school values.

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Internally nominated academic scholarship students will be assessment against other Year 6 nominated boys (they will not be assessed against external 11+ candidates).

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The final decision is at the discretion of our Headmaster. Scholarship offers are sent out on 13 February (with the main Habs Boys school offer day).

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The Deputy Head Academic will recommend a number of Year 8 students for an Aske award scholarship, worth £500. The Headmaster will review the recommendations alongside the supporting data. Nominations will be based on a range of historical data.

This will include:

(ii) Engagement and attitude as evidenced by: - Form tutor/Head of House/ teaching staff recommendation, attitude to learning, consistent display and demonstration of our school values, engagement with academic and co-curricular life of the school and ability to uphold values of the school.

(i) Sustained academic excellence as evidenced by: - Progress grades, formal subject assessments, in-year assessments, baseline data tests and reports

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The nomination decision sits with our Senior School and is at the discretion of our Headmaster

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All nominated students will be informed in December 2025 and will be invited for an academic scholarship interview at the Senior School (during our 13+ process in January 2026).

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Internally nominated academic scholarship students will be assessed against other year 8 nominated boys (they will not be assessed against external 13+ candidates).

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The final decision is at the discretion of our Headmaster. Scholarship offers are sent out on 13 February (with the main Habs Boys school offer day).

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The academic scholarship interview will be 30 minutes. During the academic scholarship interview, Senior School staff will be looking for academic passion, engagement with academic and cocurricular life in school and a display and demonstration of our school values.

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Art scholarship The art department All art and design students benefit from our small class sizes and at GCSE level and A Level, we mainly work one-to-one with our students forming a partnership of creativity, aiding students in advancing their individual style and approach at life drawing and artistled workshops. Students are also encouraged to look at other subjects on the curriculum through a creative lens, applying their artistic skills in new and imaginative ways.

Throughout the lower school, topical subjects are referenced enabling them to connect their skills and ideas to new subject matter.

We are fortunate to have a wonderfully well equipped art department with a team of talented artists who are committed to encouraging and inspiring our students to make extraordinary art.

Day to day, the department is always open; our art department provides students with the opportunity to work with a vast range of media. We allow students to make their own choices and to use as much of our specialist equipment as they aspire to. We believe giving students the freedom to make their own choices allows them to take ownership of their own pathway.

Our department specialises in textiles, photography, graphic design and fine art.

This includes anything from printing Bauhaus typography onto a T shirt to creating surrealism through ceramics. An art scholar should be getting involved in as many opportunities as possible.

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Art scholarship What we are looking for in an art scholar Art scholars play a vital role in the department not just through their own engagement, but by encouraging other students to take part in the many activities we run in our thriving department.

Art scholars are: Enthusiastic about art, curious when visiting galleries in their spare time.

Eager to question how processes work.

Able to observe the world around them, being able to see differently to others.

Our scholars inspire us with their passion and ambition for the subject, taking advantage of the wide range of specialisms offered within the department and developing their knowledge and techniques outside of school through visits to exhibitions and their own research projects. We are looking for eagerness to master the craft of being a young artist rather than a finished product.

Not afraid to be vulnerable when experimenting.

Personable, able to work as a team for community projects.

What is the value of an Art Scholarship?

A portfolio with character and expression with refinements to be made is the one we are looking for at Habs.

The value of a scholarship is usually between 10-15% of school fees (but can be up to a maximum of 25% in very exceptional circumstances). Scholarships are held for the duration of a student’s time at the school, subject to sustained levels of progress, participation and performance.

Scholars are expected to make full use of the opportunities open to the school community, such as visiting artist workshops, trips and open studios and are encouraged to enter external competitions and to exhibit their work around school.

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How to apply S TA G E 1 Students should submit a portfolio of 6 to 20 pieces in a simply presented digitalised format, e.g. a PowerPoint. We will look at the student’s potential rather than expecting highly finished work and welcome “work in progress” as part of the submission.

All applicants must complete the application form. This can be found in the Admissions section of each website under scholarships.

The portfolio should include current (completed within the last two years) examples of the student’s independent work.

External students - references must be included in the application form (art teacher). For current Habs Year 6/8 students, we do not require references.

Portfolios must uploaded into the application form (25MB max).

Examples may include: Observational drawing.

Use of colour media.

Ideas and compositions.

Written analysis of art or design work/s which inspire the candidate’s own work.

Brief annotations explaining each piece or collection of pieces.

S TA G E 2 They should attend with their physical portfolio although large scale pieces which are difficult to transport can be presented through photographs. In addition, students will undertake a short practical task.

After the entrance assessment, the Head of Art will select students, from those who have reached the required academic standard (external students only) and demonstrated their potential as an art scholar to be invited for an interview. Current Year 6/8 Habs students will be selected for interview at the same time. This takes place in January.

Offers will be sent out in the post on 13 February 2026.

Students will have the opportunity to talk about their work and will be asked questions about it.

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Drama scholarship The drama department One of the most exciting and forwardthinking drama departments in the country, overseen by highly experienced teachers alongside directors and associates working within the industry, we aim to redefine traditional school practice to make bold, high-quality and transformative theatre in line with the UK’s other leading Youth Theatre companies.

Students have opportunities to work alongside an incredible range of professional artists, including some of the country’s leading theatre makers, movement directors and writers. Alongside this there is an extensive range of additional creative projects, workshops, acting training, House drama events, film-making and scriptwriting groups.

Across both academic and co-curricular drama, we train students as dynamic theatre makers with an emphasis on process challenging students to be storytellers, to take risks and discover their own voice, to create innovative, authentic and socially conscious work.

Students regularly achieve the highest possible marks for their examined devising and performance work. Each year we have a high number of students successfully auditioning to become members of the National Youth Theatre.

Each year we produce an ambitious and wide-ranging programme of work from large scale productions to studio shows, writing projects and collaborations with external partners. Work includes new writing, devising original work, adaptations of books and graphic novels and reimagining classical texts.

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Drama scholarship What we are looking for in a drama scholar In addition to being an ambassador for the department in terms of pro-active engagement and enthusiasm, a drama scholar will:

Drama scholars are integral to setting standards and also helping to define the direction of the work we produce both in school and outside.

We are looking for potential, talent and a willingness to learn and grow rather than a finished article. Whilst it would be good to see some experience based on their interest in drama, it is not an advantage to have any professional experience. You do not have to have undertaken formal qualifications in drama or public speaking to consider applying. We are looking for students who demonstrate:

Take academic drama to at least GCSE level and hopefully on to A Level.

Take part in at least one large-scale production each year for their appropriate age group.

Take part in at least one additional co-curricular activity - New Views / film-making / open mic nights, taking on a leading role where appropriate.

Take part in all appropriate House Drama events, leading where appropriate.

Good natural instincts as a performer.

The ability to listen, to affect the other person and be in the moment.

Attend workshops, talks, theatre visits and actively seek further enrichment opportunities.

Great energy, presence and playfulness.

Openness to take risks and test themselves.

What is the value of a Drama Scholarship?

Collaboration and ability to work as part of a group.

An authentic voice, to demonstrate an interest in telling stories.

The value of a scholarship is usually between 10-15% of school fees (but can be up to a maximum of 25% in very exceptional circumstances). Scholarships are held for the duration of a student’s time at the school, subject to sustained levels of progress, participation and performance.

An interest in the world around them and engaging their imagination.

A desire to create their own work.

A passion and curiosity about theatre, films, reading and other art forms.

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How to apply S TA G E 1 All applicants must complete the application form. This can be found in the Admissions section of each website under scholarships.

External students - references must be included in the application form (drama teacher). For current Habs Year 6/8 students, we do not require references.

S TA G E 2 After the entrance assessment, the Drama Department will select students from those who have reached the required academic standard (external students only) and who have demonstrated their potential as a Drama Scholar, to be invited for a workshop audition.

Current Year 6/8 Habs students will be selected for audition at the same time.

This takes place in January.

Offers will be sent out in the post on 13 February 2026.

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Music scholarship The music department The music department at Habs is among the strongest in the country. It is central to life at Habs, exceptional in both its quality and breadth of opportunity. With over 70 ensembles rehearsing every week, over 20 major concerts per year, and lunchtime performance opportunities every week, our musicians are part of one of the most vibrant and diverse music programmes in the country.

We visit concert halls in London several times a year (including St John’s Smith Square and LSO), curate projects through recordings our Big Band made a recording at the worldfamous Abbey Road Studios and collaborate with drama to produce new work - 30 students across the schools recorded four original songs at AIR studios – a sound track to our recent drama production The Video Store at the End of World).

Whilst we value all our musicians, our scholars are central to the ambition of our music school. We are proud to work with some of the finest young musicians in the country. We are committed to helping them realise their potential, and to broadening their horizons along the way. Guided by our expert staff, many of whom work with major London orchestras or hold similar positions in their diverse fields of expertise, we put the interests and passions of the student first, helping them to find their unique voice through music.

As well as the traditional orchestral instruments we have an exceptional jazz department, sending students every year to leading conservatoires in London and beyond. Since 2022 we are also delighted to offer tuition in Indian classical music, on instruments such as Tabla, Dhol, and Harmonium. We have exciting young songwriters, rock bands, composers, improvisers, one of the largest guitar orchestras in the country - all genres and styles of music are given equal importance; we want our leading musicians to guide our course of study, allowing them to shape what we offer with each generation that passes through the school. For any young musician who wants to discover their potential and experience a breadth of styles and opportunities along the way, Habs is the ideal place. Together with our talented young students, we are immensely excited about what the future holds for Habs music.

Music at Habs is in a very exciting place.

As of September 2025, music is joint across Habs Boys and Habs Girls, offering more opportunities for all our students.

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Scholarships are held for the duration of a student’s time at the school, subject to sustained levels of progress, participation and performance

What is the value of a Music Scholarship?

There are two types of music award – scholarships and exhibitions.

An exhibition gives free tuition on one instrument.

The value of a scholarship is usually between 10-15% of school fees (but can be up to a maximum of 25% in very exceptional circumstances).

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Music scholarship What we are looking for in a music scholar Music awards are offered to students who show exceptional potential and innate musicianship.

We would expect students to demonstrate enthusiasm for music together with stylistic awareness and interpretative understanding.

Music scholars should exude an enthusiasm for all types of music. They should enjoy discovering new music and be itching to discuss it.

Students may be at any level on their instrument(s) and may have one or more instrument to offer. While most successful applicants are already at, or above Grade 6 on an instrument upon application, the department places significant value on rate of progress: students who have achieved Grade 4 or 5 in a very short space of time have also been successful in the past.

As a guide, the following criteria should help you decide whether to enter your son for consideration for a scholarship: Normally two instruments should be offered.

Principal instrument – around grade 5 standard (grade 6/7 if piano).

Second instrument – around grade 3 standard.

It is not essential that the actual grade assessment has been taken, but the candidate should be playing at this level.

Contribution in both school and outside musical ensembles will also be taken into consideration.

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How to apply S TA G E 1 All applicants must complete the application form. This can be found in the Admissions section of each website under scholarships.

External students - references must be included in the application form (music teacher). For current Habs Year 6/8 students, we do not require references.

S TA G E 2 After the entrance assessment, the Director of Performance will select students from those who have reached the required academic standard (external students only) and who have demonstrated their potential as a music scholar; they will be called for audition.

Current Year 6/8 Habs students will be selected for interview at the same time.

In the audition we hear students perform a piece (this could be on multiple instruments, though we do not require more than one), complete some brief musicianship tests, and do some sight reading. We also hold a short interview in which we want to find out more about the individual, and their interests in music.

Whilst a high level of technical capability is important, we are most excited to hear communicative performance and an authentic connection to music.

Offers will be sent out in the post on 13 February 2026.

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Sports scholarship The sports department The PE and sports provision at Habs is vibrant, inclusive, and one of the largest of its kind in the UK. With extraordinarily high numbers of students regularly engaging in physical activity, our programme caters to all abilities, whether students are competing at county, regional, and national levels, or simply enjoying the social aspects of sport. The success of our focus and performance sports, combined with a wide range of recreational opportunities, creates a thriving sports community that enhances both individual development and school spirit.

‘Do better, be better and enjoy the journey’ It is because of this, rather than in spite of it, that individual students and teams enjoy regular and consistent success at county, regional and national levels across a staggering range of activities. There is no narrow focus here as we encourage and support everyone to find their passion for sport and which sees elements of High Performance everywhere you look.

Sports Scholarships, and the accompanying broader support offered through our incredible High-Performance Programme, shows that Habs is serious about supporting our very best athletes as they strive to make the most of their sporting potential.

We take great pride in offering a programme that not only celebrates and supports elite performance but also focuses on participation and student wellbeing. We have successfully developed our own approach towards physical development and active wellbeing. We implement a clear pathway from Reception to Year 13, focussing on all ability levels which is easily accessible for those joining us along the way. Our students understand the importance of movement and love meeting the challenges to improve their physical literacy, health and wellbeing.

Sport at Habs is much more than just competition – it is an integral part of the school experience, promoting resilience, teamwork, and leadership in every student. You will see a very clear emphasis on character and values with ‘The Habs Way’ being the foundation for everything we try to do. PE and school sport becomes the vehicle for this to succeed as we work to ensure that our students leave us as better people and fully prepared to make a profound impact in wider society.

We are immensely fortunate on our 100-acre site to offer outstanding sports facilities including: seven rugby/football pitches; two all-weather hockey pitches (both floodlit) which become 18 tennis courts in the summer; three grass cricket squares; three artificial cricket wickets (plus grass and artificial cricket nets); the Solai indoor cricket centre; a double size sports hall; 400 metre grass running track with synthetic sprint track and jump/throw areas. Our state-of-the-art indoor sports complex complements the outdoor facilities and includes: a 25 metre, eight lane swimming pool, with variable depth capability; fitness suite; gymnasium; squash courts; multi-use space and climbing wall.

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Sports scholarship What we are looking for in a sports scholar Sports scholars will receive:

Sports scholarships are awarded to candidates in recognition of sustained sporting excellence, talent and future potential.

Access to strong regional fixture lists across a wide range of sports.

Candidates will be active members of their top ranked school sports teams and are likely to be involved in sporting clubs outside of school with representative experience or its equivalent at county level or above.

Outstanding skill, expertise or potential in any one or several sporting fields will be considered, but candidates are encouraged to show their potential in at least one of the focus sports at Habs: football, hockey and cricket.

Be part of strong partnerships in place with local clubs, academies and elite sport pathways.

Exceptionally high-quality coaching from teaching staff and employed professionals.

Access to the High-Performance Programme for students who show the potential to perform in elite sports.

Access to a range of online seminars aimed at supporting sports scholars hosted by Independent Coach Education.

Award holders will be ambassadors for sport who will make a full contribution to the sporting life of the school. Scholars will be allocated a mentor, who will encourage their sporting participation; in time, Sports scholars will become mentors for younger award holders.

1:1 Mentoring with PE staff and/or Heads of Sport.

Regular wellbeing monitoring.

Access to the Mind Health Programme from Believe Perform which integrates performance psychology and mental health principles, designed to help athletes perform better and thrive mentally.

Sport scholars are also expected to demonstrate the school’s values as they relate to sport at the highest level; courage in developing new skills; curiosity about other sports and the science and philosophies that underpin high performance; playing a leading role in developing a sporting community and being an example to others in terms of their attitude and approach to sports; ambition – both for themselves and for the school.

They will be outstanding role models for The Habs Way.

Invites to the Sports Nutrition Kitbag A series of Sports Nutrition seminars and practical workshops hosted by Holroyd Howe and their industry experts.

Bespoke Strength and Conditioning assessment, profiling and development with our partner Arete Performance and supported by our two Athletic Development Leads.

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Tactical and Leadership Seminars.

Regular high-quality sports tours and visits within the UK and abroad.

Video analysis of individual and team performance which includes the use of Dartfish, Veo and Frogbox.

In addition to the sessions listed above within the HPP, we will also allocate time for supervised study/catch up during particularly busy times in the year. This is especially important given the large amount of time that high performance sport occupies.

1:1 and/or small group training.

University visits to include lab testing and opportunities to explore links with business opportunities in relation to future career pathways.

How to apply S TA G E 1 All applicants must complete the application form. This can be found in the Admissions section of each website under scholarships.

External students - references must be included in the application form (sports teacher). For current Habs Year 6/8 students, we do not require references.

S TA G E 2 The practical session may include a sport aptitude test, fitness testing, and activities relating to the candidate’s main sport.

Candidates will also have a further interview with the Director of Sport and a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

After the entrance assessment, the Director of Sport, and panel, will select students from those who have reached the required academic standard (external students only) and invite them to a practical session and interview, which will be in addition to the usual student interviews. Current Year 6/8 Habs students will be selected for interview at the same time.

Offers will be sent out in the post on 13 February 2026.

What is the value of a Sports Scholarship?

The value of a scholarship is usually between 10-15% of school fees (but can be up to a maximum of 25% in very exceptional circumstances). Scholarships are held for the duration of a student’s time at the school, subject to sustained levels of progress, participation and performance.

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Design and technology scholarship (13+ only) The design and technology department The department is well resourced and enjoys the use of modern manufacturing approaches such as waterjet cutting, 3D Printing and use of other CNC equipment, amongst the more traditional tools and equipment.

The design and technology department is an ambitious, forward-facing department which is popular in the school. We are fortunate to employ a skilled team of engineers and designers who are friendly and enjoy open discussion and innovation. We are always keen to respond to individual interests and enthusiasms.

The Department offers a range of exciting opportunities to develop students beyond the constraints of the curriculum and our co-curricular teams regularly qualify for the final stages in national and international competitions.

At present there are five teachers, all of whom are well-qualified subject specialists as well as a full-time department technicians. Colleagues enjoy considerable flexibility and room for initiative, with a measure of delegated responsibility. The department has a longestablished reputation of achieving excellent results at GCSE at A Level.

Our current offering includes Vex robotics, F1 in Schools, safe cracking and Greenpower racing, alongside our aerospace society and automotive societies. In addition to the numerous competitions and societies, students are regularly awarded the prestigious Arkwright scholarship for their potential to become one of the leaders of the engineering field.

Our department specialises in wellengineered, creative solutions to real world problems and students can work with a range of materials that access the full suite of tools and thinking skills.

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Design and technology scholarship (13+ only) What we are looking for in a design and technology scholar Design and technology scholars play a vital role in the department and will be expected to look for opportunities to not only promote and enjoy our current offering, but also to develop life in the department by looking for new opportunities that can be explored in the Design and Technology department. For example, this may be looking for new competitions which might mirror the department’s ethos and values or launching a new academic society that engages and enthuses students in the study of Design and Technology, or in raising standards and expectations with the high quality of work produced.

We are looking for students who demonstrate: A genuine interest in the world around them and a desire to know more about how things work, or how they might be improved.

The ability to break up complex problems to see the smaller stages involved in problem solving and to construct creative solutions.

The ability to work with others in both a leadership position and as part of a broader team.

An interest in taking a leading role in the life of the D&T Department and to look for opportunities to promote the work in both lessons and co-curricular.

To advocate for taking a D&T pathway at option points (Year 8, Year 9 and Year 11).

An approach where they want to develop what they see and pursue their own projects both in and out of school time.

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How to apply S TA G E 1 Applicants should submit a portfolio of selected pieces in a simply presented digitalised format to the design and technology department for review. We will be looking at potential rather than expecting highly finished work and welcome “work in progress” as part of the submission.

All applicants must complete the application form. This can be found in the Admissions section of each website under scholarships.

Portfolios must uploaded into the application form (25MB max).

External students - references must be included in the application form (D&T teacher). For current Habs Year 8 students, we do not require references.

The portfolio should demonstrate activities students have undertaken in their own time and might include: Products made from woods, metals, plastics or modelling materials.

Sketches and notes where students have developed their creative ideas to produce design work that demonstrates their creative flair.

Written account of activities which demonstrate their wider interest in the way things work.

S TA G E 2 After the entrance assessment, the Head of Design and Technology will select students from those who have reached the required academic standard (external students only) and demonstrate their potential as a design and technology scholar and invite them to an interview. Current Year 8 Habs students will be selected for interview at the same time.

During the interview applicants will be asked to talk through their previously submitted portfolio. They will also be asked to respond to a design problem-based question to evaluate their problem-solving skills.

Offers will be sent out in the post on 13 February 2026.

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