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Scholarships

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.

Please click here to download our Scholarship information for entry to Year 7 and Lower Sixth in September 2021.

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.

Scholarship application process

For Key Stage 3 Scholars (Year 7):

Registration Forms along with Scholarship Application Forms must be completed by the November preceding the September of entry (e.g. for September 2022 entry this would be November 2021).
The Year 7 Entrance Exam (which all Scholar applicants must sit) takes place in the November preceding the September of entry (e.g. for September 2022 entry this would be November 2021). You will be sent further information regarding the day once you have confirmed attendance.
Scholarship Assessments will take place in the November preceding the September of entry (e.g. for September 2022 entry this would be November 2021), with outcomes announced shortly afterwards.

For Sixth Form Scholars (Lower Sixth):

Our Sixth Form Information Evening takes place in October each year.
Registration Forms along with Scholarship Application Forms must be completed by the November preceding the September of entry (e.g. for September 2022 entry this would be November 2021).
The Sixth Form Academic Scholarship Assessment Morning takes place in November each year for entry the following September. You will be sent further information regarding the assessments once you have confirmed attendance.
Other Scholarship Assessments also take place in November each year for entry the following September, with outcomes announced shortly afterwards.

Key Stage 3 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 Headmaster. Applicants for Music, Sports, Art and Drama Scholarships will have an assessment followed by an interview with the Headmaster.

Application Process for Scholarships

To apply for a Scholarship please complete the Registration Form and return it with a cheque for £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 Key Stage 3 Scholarships). Applicants will be invited in for further assessment at the School and an interview with the Headmaster.

Mrs Anthea Dufour
senioradmissions@stedwards.co.uk
+44 (0)1242 388034