Scholarships At The Downs School
The Downs School award scholarships to pupils of exceptional potential entering Year Four of the Pre-Prep. The vast majority of awards are offered to pupils with outstanding academic potential, however, All Round Scholarships may be offered to children with exceptional musical, artistic or athletic talent. It is emphasised that children awarded All Round Scholarships are expected to attain a very good academic level regardless of their other talents, hence the title ‘All Round’.
All candidates will be required to sit Maths, English and Verbal Reasoning Tests. In addition they will be interviewed by the Headmaster or a member of the Leadership Team. Whilst we will be evaluating each child’s potential, successful academic scholars will have achieved SAT Level 3 in English and Maths at Key Stage One.
The maximum Academic Scholarship will be 25% of the day pupil fee. Smaller awards are also offered. Bursaries can be applied for in addition should a greater reduction of fees be necessary. Bursaries are evaluated by Means Testing.
Candidates for the All Round Scholarships will be required to present evidence of their achievements and they will be given the opportunity to display their particular talents by performance. Musicians will be expected to play two pieces of music and they will also be invited to sing with the Director of Music. Artists will be asked to present a portfolio of work before being asked to undertake a small piece of work with the Head of Art. Those candidates with exceptional athletic ability will be offered the opportunity to discuss their success before undertaking some co-ordination exercises in the Sports Hall with the Director of Sport.
The maximum All Round Scholarship is 20% of the day pupil fees. Smaller awards might also be offered. Bursaries can be applied for in addition should a greater reduction of fees be necessary. Bursaries are evaluated by Means Testing.
Scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the Headmaster.
Whilst there may be exceptional circumstances, pupils that accept a scholarship to The Downs School are expected to stay until the end of Year Eight, which is until the child is thirteen.
If you would like to receive further information about our Scholarships, please contact us.
