Academic Scholarships
Academic Scholarships are offered at 11+, 13+ & 16+. There is much competition for Scholarship places but they offer only a small amount of financial help - the reward is through recognition of the Scholars' contribution to their area of excellence within the School.
Academic Scholarship Interview Dates
11+ and 13+ prospective candidates whose performance in the Entrance Examinations (see above for details) is deemed worthy of consideration for an Academic Scholarship will be invited for interview with a senior member of staff and the Master of Scholars.
The closing date for submission of video presentation for 11+ and 13+ candidates is 6.00pm on Thursday, 25th November 2021.
The closing date for registration for 16+ Academic Scholarships is Wednesday, 16th December 2021.
Scholarship interviews are by invitation only and candidates selected for scholarship interview will be informed by Friday, 17th December 2021.
11+, 13+ and 16+ Academic Scholarship Examinations will be held on Saturday, 15th January 2022.
16+ Scholarship interviews will be held on Tuesday, 25th January 2022.
11+ Scholarship interviews will be held on Wednesday, 26th January 2022.
13+ Scholarship interviews will be held on Thursday, 27th January 2022.
Music Scholarships are offered at 11+, 13+ and 16+.
The closing date to apply for a Music Scholarship is Wednesday, 15th December 2022
Auditions for 11+, 13+ and 16+ Music Scholarships will take place by invitation between Monday 17th - Friday 28th January 2022
Full details are available from the
Director of Music.
Art Scholarships are offered at 11+, 13+ and 16+, Textiles Scholarships are also offered at 16+.
The closing date to apply for an Art Scholarship is Wednesday, 15th December 2022
Scholarship interviews by invitation: Monday 17th - Friday 28th January 2022
Drama Scholarships are offered at 13+ and 16+.
The closing date to apply for a Drama Scholarship is Wednesday, 15th December 2022
Auditions for Drama Scholarships will take place by invitation between Monday 17th - Friday 28th January 2022
Sports Scholarships are offered at 13+ and 16+ assessment days are held prior to pupils sitting entrance examinations. Talented sportsmen and women are invited to apply to attend the assessment days but all candidates are required to meet the necessary academic standard for entry to the school. The Directors of Sport can give more information.
The closing date to apply for a Sports Scholarship is Monday, 15th November 2021.
Sports Scholarships Assessment Dates
13+ and 16+ Sport Scholarships will take place by invitation.
13+: Monday, 22nd November 2021
16+: Tuesday, 23rd November 2021
The following awards are made annually:
11+ Scholarship awards usually comprise of 4 Academic Awards, 1 Music Award, 1 Art Award.
13+ Scholarship awards usually comprise of 6 Academic Awards, 2 Music Awards, up to 2 Art Awards, up to 2 Drama Awards and up to 4 Sports Awards.
16+ Scholarship awards usually comprise of 6 Academic Awards, 2 Music Awards, up to 2 Art Awards, up to 2 Drama Awards and up to 5 Sports Awards
Foundation Scholarships are available at 11+ and 13+. These awards only operate in respect of day places and preference is given to candidates from Bromsgrove and the surrounding area. Foundation Scholarships are awarded to very able pupils in need of financial assistance. The maximum award is 50% of the day fee, which can be augmented by a means-tested bursary. Candidates wishing to be considered for a Foundation Scholarship should apply in writing to the Assistant Head in charge of Admissions.