Scholarships At The Downs School - Year 4 Entry
This year's scholarship examinations will take place on Thursday 24th May and Friday 25th May
The Downs School award scholarships to pupils of exceptional potential entering Year Four, the Prep School. The 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, it is likely that successful candidates will have achieved at least SAT Level 3C in English and Maths at Key Stage One.
Candidates for the Academic Scholarships will additionally be required to write a comprehensive piece of Creative Writing and to take a Science paper.
Candidates for the All Round Scholarships 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 similarly be asked to present a portfolio of work before being asked to undertake a small piece of work with the Head of Art. Finally, those candidates with exceptional sporting talent will be offered the opportunity to discuss their success to date before undertaking some co-ordination exercises in the Sports Hall with the Director of Sport.
Any scholarships awarded are purely honorary, that is they do not hold any financial gain.
