At St Edward’s there are a range of scholarships available for pupils entering the School in Year 7 and Lower Sixth.
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.
The Trustees are also committed to broadening access to the School and a limited number of bursaries are offered each year to pupils who would benefit from an education at St Edward’s. Bursary holders are expected to make a significant contribution to the life of the School. Bursaries are available up to a maximum of 100% and are all means tested. Applicants are subject to an assessment of income and outgoings, assets and liabilities. The level of support given will reflect the individual circumstances of the family.
Year 7 Entry Scholarships
For pupils entering Year 7, Scholarships are available in the following areas:
- Academic
- Art
- Drama
- Music
- Sport
These are awarded purely on merit and have no financial assessment.
Sixth Form Scholarships
For students entering Lower Sixth, Scholarships are available in the following areas:
- Academic
- Art
- Drama
- Music
- Sport
These are awarded purely on merit and have no financial assessment.
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 Principal. Applicants for Music, Sports, Art and Drama Scholarships will have an assessment followed by an interview with the Principal.
Scholarship Application Process
To apply for a Scholarship please complete the Registration Form and return it with a registration fee of £75 (if your child does not already attend St Edward’s), along with the Scholarship Application Form which is available below. For external applicants, your child will sit our normal Entrance Examination (for Year 7 Scholarships). Applicants will be invited in for further assessment at the School and an interview with the Principal.
Mrs Anthea Dufour
senioradmissions@stedwards.co.uk
+44 (0)1242 388034
Key Dates
Year 7 Scholarships for Entry in September 2022:
- Our Senior School Open Morning takes place on Saturday 25th September 2021.
- Registration Forms along with Scholarship Application Forms must be completed by Friday 5th November.
- The Year 7 Entrance Exam (which all Scholar applicants must sit) is taking place on the morning of Saturday 20th November 2021. You will be sent further information regarding the day once you have confirmed attendance.
- Scholarship Assessments will take place during Monday 15th – Friday 26th November 2021, with outcomes announced shortly afterwards. Dates for the various subject areas will be provided to candidates.
Sixth Form Scholarships for Lower Sixth Entry in September 2022:
- Our Senior School Open Morning takes place on Saturday 25th September 2021.
- Our Sixth Form Information Evening is taking place on Thursday 7th October 2021.
- Scholarship Application Forms must be completed by Friday 5th November (Registration Forms must also be completed by this date for students joining from other Schools.)
- The Sixth Form Academic Scholarship Assessment Morning is taking place on the morning of Saturday 20th November 2021. You will be sent further information regarding the day once you have confirmed attendance.
- Other Scholarship Assessments will take place during Monday 15th – Friday 26th November 2021, with outcomes announced shortly afterwards. Dates for the various subject areas will be provided to candidates.
Scholarship Application Forms
