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Academic Scholarship Pathway Programme

Under the guidance of our Master of Scholars and those in the scholarship team in each of our schools, we offer opportunities for pupils to be active participants in the intellectual life of the school.

There will be a wide range of suggested competitions, iPQs, HPQs, LAMDA and MOOCS, speakers, reading suggestions, and academic challenges offered throughout the year allowing each Scholarship Pathway pupil the opportunity to demonstrate their intellectual curiosity. There will be regular scholars’ sessions in addition to Marmite and other extension activities already on offer.

Assessment tasks will vary depending on the age of the pupil, but could include a computer-based multiple-choice test, a group-based task, problem-solving games and pop-up presentations.

Art and Design Scholarship Pathway Programme

The Art and Design Scholarship Pathway Programme offers talented artists and designers, who are likely to study Art, Textiles, Photography or Design Technology at GCSE, an environment where they can develop and exhibit their creative skills. Pupils will be given opportunities to attend workshops, visiting exhibitions and participate in Masterclasses. Under the guidance of our Heads of Art and Design and Technology, those on the Art or Design Scholarship Pathway programme will be expected to play a full part in the Art and Design Technology life of the School and to be able to articulate and demonstrate a passion for Art and Design.

Pupils are asked to bring examples of their own work that they are proud of, in any medium, to the Assessment. Pupils may be asked to analyse their own work during an interview with the Heads of Art and Design Technology. There will also be a practical task in their chosen media.

Sports Scholarship Pathway Programme

As one of the top performing Sports schools in the country – currently ranked at number 5 out of all UK schools over 26 sports – we offer a testing fixture list in all sports plus national and international tours. We have proven success and experience, regularly competing for National titles as well as producing professional sports people across multiple sports and have links to surrounding county and academy programmes.

Under the guidance of our Directors of Sport and Heads of Boys’ and Girls’ games, those on the Sport Scholarship Pathway programme are offered support through sports analysis, a physiotherapist, a Strength and Conditioning coach, nutritional and lifestyle advice as well as specialist coaching from our Directors of Sport and external professional coaches. We take a holistic approach balancing both the academic and sporting needs of each child on the programme.

The principal sports at School are hockey, rugby, netball and cricket, but applications from other sports such as swimming, athletics, cross-country and tennis are also welcome. Pupils are expected to demonstrate a talent in a sport, with aspirations of achieving county level and beyond; external applicants are also expected to meet our academic standard of entry.

Places on the Sports Scholarship Pathway programme are awarded to those who demonstrate suitable athletic ability, potential, determination and enthusiasm. We expect those on the Pathway Programme to commit to School sport during all three terms, to respond well to guidance, to lead by example as a sporting ambassador of the School and be a positive role model.

Drama Scholarship Pathway Programme

Under the guidance of our Heads of Drama, we offer opportunities for talented performers to play an active role in drama, performing in School productions and events, choreographing and directing House Drama and taking on backstage technician roles. We want pupils on the Scholarship Pathway Programme to grow in confidence and develop their skills not only through additional acting and performance opportunities, outside of our main productions and House Drama, but also through taking key mentoring roles within the department, in addition to participating in debating and public speaking.

At audition, candidates will be expected to perform a pre-prepared two minute piece and perform a brief, unseen passage. They will undertake a short panel interview with the Heads of Drama from the ÀÏÍõÉäÇøfamily.

Music Scholarship Pathway Programme

We have a vibrant Music Department and there are opportunities to perform in all styles and at all levels: Choral and Orchestral Concerts, Open Mic nights, Jazz and Rock Gigs, Lunchtime Concerts and Evening Recitals all feature regularly as well as a large number of sung Chapel services in school and further afield.

Under the guidance of our Director of Music, we offer opportunities for those talented in music to play an active role in the musical life of the School and we offer Scholarship Pathway places to those who are likely to become leading contributors to ÀÏÍõÉäÇømusic. Singers, organists and instrumentalists may apply. At 11+ a minimum of Associated Board Grade 4 standard and at 13+ a minimum of Associated Board Grade 5 standard in a principal instrument is expected. It would also be beneficial to offer a second instrument or voice at audition.

At audition, candidates will be asked to perform two contrasting pieces on their main instrument or voice and perform one piece on any additional instruments, or voice. An aural test, sight reading and scales relating to the pupil’s most recent grade may also be asked for. Candidates will be asked to demonstrate their musical aspirations and experiences in a discussion which will include general musical knowledge, music theory and the candidate’s interests.

Those who are accepted onto the Music Scholarship Pathway may be offered, at the discretion of the Director of Music in the Senior School and the Head of Prep School music, one music lesson a week by our music teachers in a specific instrument. We expect those accepted onto the Scholarship Pathways Programme to contribute fully to the musical life of the School, perform regularly as a soloist and act as an ambassador for the department. Many of our musicians reach very high levels of musical performance whilst at school, and several have gone on to read music at, or gained music, choral or organ scholarships at Conservatoires and Universities across the world. Many have since become professional performers.

Sixth Form Scholarships

Each year a number of Scholarships are awarded for Academic, Art and Design, Drama, Music and Sport in the Sixth Form. Sixth Form Scholarships are highly regarded and extremely competitive. We look for individuals who have exceptional ability or potential in their chosen field, and support and encourage them to look beyond the curriculum and take their talents further than they may believe possible. Scholars are expected to act as role models in their fields of interest.

Assessment for Sixth Form Scholarships may take place during the Fifth Form or on entry to the Sixth Form. For current pupils, it is expected that they will bring the portfolio of evidence accumulated during the Scholarship Pathway Programme or similar. For those pupils who will be new to the School in the Sixth Form, scholarship applications are encouraged from those pupils identified during the admissions process as being talented and who show great promise in a particular area of school life.

Foundation Scholarships

ÀÏÍõÉäÇømaintains a number of places for Foundation Scholars on entry at 13+. These awards only operate in respect of Day places for those entering the Senior School and preference is given to candidates from ÀÏÍõÉäÇøtown 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 (means-tested), which may be augmented by a further means-tested bursary. Candidates wishing to be considered for a Foundation Scholarship should apply in writing to Miss Rachel Scannell, Assistant Head, at the Senior School. We award one or two Foundation Scholarships a year.

Old Bromsgrovians

Old Bromsgrovians include former staff and pupils of the School. An Old Bromsgrovian means-tested bursary is on offer to children or grandchildren of an Old Bromsgrovian. Candidates wishing to be considered for an Old Bromsgrovian Bursary should apply in writing to Miss Rachel Scannell, Assistant Head, at the Senior School.

Bursary Information

For decades, ÀÏÍõÉäÇøhas been committed to helping those pupils who would benefit from a ÀÏÍõÉäÇøeducation but whose parents or guardians cannot afford full fees. These annual awards are means-tested and reviewed on an annual basis.