At St Edward’s there are a range of scholarships available for pupils entering the School in Years 7, 10 and 12. We also offer a means-tested Academic Bursary-Scholarship (of up to 100%) for exceptionally able Year 7 entrants.
Pupils who gain scholarships have access to our Scholarship Programme designed to develop them further. We have the highest expectations of them; they will have opportunities to be challenged and inspire others through their contribution to the life of the School.
Registration Forms along with Scholarship Application Forms must be completed by Monday 7th January 2019. The Entrance Exam takes place on the morning of 24th November 2018, you will be sent further information regarding the day once you have confirmed attendance.The Scholarship Day will take place between Monday 14th January and Friday 1st February 2019 with outcomes announced shortly afterwards.
Registration Forms along with Scholarship Application Forms must be completed by Friday 1st March 2019. The Scholarship Days will take place between Wednesday 6th March and Wednesday 27th March 2019 with outcomes announced shortly afterwards.
Registration Forms along with Scholarship Application Forms must be completed by Monday 5th November 2018. The Academic Scholarship Entrance Test takes place on 24th November 2018, you will be sent further information regarding the day once you have applied. The Scholarship Day will take place between Monday 12th November and Friday 30th November with outcomes announced shortly afterwards.
Academic Bursary-Scholarships are worth up to 100% of the School Fees and are aimed at families who would not normally be able to afford independent education. They are means-tested. Parents who are already paying school fees are therefore very unlikely to qualify for these. Parents applying for Academic Bursary-Scholarships are asked to complete a form detailing their financial circumstances, supported by appropriate documentation. Copies of this form are available from the Registrar. Academic Bursary-Scholarships are only offered at Year 7 entry.
In accordance with School’s Trust Deed, these Academic Bursary-Scholarships are open to children of all denominations but with preference given to Catholics. For Catholics, evidence of the applicant’s religion will be required in the form of a written statement from your Parish Priest.
Academic potential is assessed via our Entrance Examination, which is taken in the November before the year of entry to the School into Year 7. We use an on-line examination, developed by the CEM Centre at Durham University, which tests a child’s potential rather than the standard to which he or she has been taught. The examination cannot be ‘prepped’ for, so no special tuition is required for it.
For pupils entering Year 7. These are available in the following areas:
These are awarded purely on merit and have no financial assessment. The award is valued at £2500 remission in fees each year throughout Years 7 to 9 (candidates need to be re-assessed if they wish to qualify for Key Stage 4 Scholarships).
For pupils entering Year 10. These are available in the following areas:
These are awarded purely on merit and have no financial assessment. The award is valued at £3000 remission in fees each year throughout Years 10 and 11 (candidates need to be re- assessed to qualify for Sixth Form Scholarships).
For students entering Year 12. These are available in the following areas:
These are awarded purely on merit and have no financial assessment. The award is valued at £3500 remission in fees each year throughout Years 12 and 13.
Applicants for Sixth Form Academic Scholarships sit two papers in GCSE subjects of their choice, normally subjects they will take for A Level and they will sit a combined English and Mathematics paper. Candidates will also be interviewed by the Headmistress. Applicants for Music, Design and Technology, Sports, Art and Drama Scholarships will have an assessment followed by an interview with the Headmistress.
To apply for a Scholarship, please complete the Registration Form and return it with a cheque for £75 (if your child is not already at the School) along with the Scholarship Application Form, available from Mrs Anthea Dufour, the Admissions Manager or to download. For external applicants, your child will sit our normal Entrance Examination (for Key Stage 3 and 4 Scholarships). Scholarship applicants will be invited in for further assessment at the School and an interview with the Headmistress.
Mrs Anthea Dufour
senioradmissions@stedwards.co.uk
+44 (0)1242 538600
