SCHOLARSHIPS AND EXHIBITIONS

Applications for scholarships for the year 2024/25 should be received by Monday 13 November 2023

Scholarships are awards based on merit and excellence. They are awarded for current and new pupils entering Years 7, 9 and 12, with outstanding talent in the fields of sport, music, art and drama. Like many schools, scholarships do not have an accompanying fee remission, but means-tested bursaries can be applied for to supplement these awards.

Academic

These awards are for external candidates and take the form of a prize to the top performers in the entrance assessments taken in January. These prizes are presented to the pupils when they join the school. They are awarded at 7+ (Year 3), 11+ (Year 7), 13+ (Year 9) and 16+ (sixth form).

Art

Candidates for art scholarships are required to attend a practical test and interview with the head of art.

Candidates will be asked to:

• Sit a practical test which will be held by the head of art under supervised conditions.

• Provide a portfolio of work to display evidence of their skill and interest in the subject.

• Attend a short interview where they will be asked to demonstrate their interest and experience in the subject.

Candidates will also have a short interview with the Head or member of the senior leadership team.

Art scholars are expected to attend all the lessons provided and to participate in the exhibitions and trips to art galleries that the art department arranges.

Drama

Candidates for drama scholarships are required to attend a practical test and interview with the head of drama.

Acting candidates will be asked to:

• Prepare a short monologue (approximately two minutes) from a play of their choosing, to be learnt by heart.

Design candidates will be asked to:

• Produce a logbook including sketches of set, costumes, or lighting from a play of their own choice.

All candidates will be asked to:

• Discuss a theatrical production seen in the last twelve months.

Candidates will also have a short interview with the Head or member of the senior leadership team.

Music

Candidates for music scholarships are required to attend an audition and interview with the Director of Music.

Candidates will be asked to:

• Play or sing two pieces of their own choice on their principal instrument or voice.

• Play and/or sing at sight.

• Aural tests at a standard to match the pupil’s experience.

Candidates will also have a short interview with the Head or member of the senior leadership team.

Music scholars are expected to attend all the lessons provided and to participate in the ensembles and engagements that the music department arranges. These may involve weekends and after school events.

Sport

Sporting scholarships will be awarded to those who can demonstrate a high level of ability across a range of different sporting activities, show an outstanding attitude and commitment to the school and their own development.

Candidates will be assessed on their current level of competency and future potential.

As part of the process there will also be an interview with the Director of Sport and the Head, or member of the senior leadership team. Candidates will be asked to bring along a record of achievement including a reference. Full details of the sports kit candidates require will be given prior to the day.

Sports scholars are expected to attend all the lessons provided and to participate in the activities and fixtures the sports department arranges. These may involve weekends and after school events.