Bursaries
Highclare School seeks to support pupils to attend the Senior School. The Governors are pleased to be able to offer a limited number of Bursaries to families on low incomes who can provide evidence of a limited ability to pay full fees.
Bursaries are allocated on a scale according to household income and will, with the exception of the Highclare School Governors’ Prize for one year 7 entrant, be offered to cover a maximum of 30% of fees.
For further information on all of the above please contact the Admissions Office on Telephone: 0121 373 7400 or by email: admissions@highclareschool.co.uk
All Scholarships offered will be part fees (5% – 20%) and will be awarded at the discretion of the Head. The Scholarship will be awarded for the duration of a pupil’s education up to the end of GCSE and will be reviewed annually. Those awarded a specialist scholarship will be expected to play a full part in the life of that department within the School.
Academic Scholarship
Academic scholarships are awarded to pupils who perform particularly well in our Year 7 Entrance Assessment held in November each year, and who demonstrate a considerable degree of all round commitment to the School. The formal assessment is followed by a short interview with Head.
Specialist Scholarships
1. Music
- A competence to Examination Grade 3 is desirable, although all examination results will be considered.
- An audition on at least one instrument will be required and will take place in school after the academic assessment.
- At the audition, candidates must bring with them one suitable performance piece and will be expected to do sight reading and aural tests.
- Any orchestral instrument, keyboard or voice may be offered.
2. Sport
- Candidates will be asked to take part in a short practical session in the Gymnasium under the guidance of the Head of P.E. Assessment will be made relating to agility, hand to eye co-ordination and general fitness. Consideration will also be given to specialist skills.
Highclare School Governors’ Prize (HSGP)
The Highclare School Governors’ Prize, is an annually-awarded means-tested bursary to cover up to 100% of school fees for one boy or girl upon entering the Senior School at the beginning of U3 (Year 7).
The HSGP, once awarded to an individual, will cover the fees for the duration of a pupil’s education in the Senior School and will be available for any boy or girl currently at any local primary school.
Means tested to widen accessibility as much as possible, it will be awarded to a boy or girl with outstanding academic potential.
Our “Elite Performers” Scholarships offer 30% – 50% discount on our tuition fees and come with the understanding, backing and flexibility that will allow our young people to thrive in all areas of their lives.
At Highclare School, we have experience working with organisations including Team GB /UK Athletics, the EFL and the Premier League to ensure that our students are supported in school and out. Our small classes and flexible approach means we can approach timetabling differently. Our dedicated staff work with individuals and families to support and challenge our students and ensure they can aim high academically, while taking an approach which is practical and empathetic to outside commitments.
We know that the drive for schools to maintain exam results and OFSTED pressures can make education inflexible and be more of a burden than a support for elite, young performers. Come and see yourself how Highclare approach this differently.
Academic Scholarship
Under the scholarship guidelines for Highclare’s Sixth Form entry, any potential Highclare Sixth Former registering for admission can earn the right to be called an academic scholar, with up to 50% off the Sixth Form annual fees. Academic scholarships are awarded solely on the basis of results achieved at GCSE. The level of discount applied will be calculated based on the combination of the 8 best scoring GCSE results including English and Maths.
Music Scholarship
Music Scholarships are offered at the Head’s discretion and will typically come with 30% discount.
Music Scholars should:
- be able to demonstrate excellence in playing any orchestral instrument, keyboard or voice.
- be working at Examination Grade 7 or above, although all examination results will be considered.
- be prepared to audition on at least one instrument, with a performance piece which demonstrates their instrumental skill level, and will be expected to do sight reading and aural tests. Any orchestral instrument, keyboard or voice may be offered.
- be prepared to be committed and passionate about developing their musical skill with the school music ensembles.
Highclare School only applicants:
Attitude to learning scholarships: these scholarships are awarded on the basis of a student’s record during the GCSE courses (L5 and U5 years).
Sixth Form Pre-Med Scholarship Programme
This scholarship programme will help eligible students to prepare their university applications for Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science and research science courses, providing support for UCAS applications and university entrance tests and interviews. A range of direct preparatory mentoring and tuition is offered alongside a wide range of enrichment activities in the wider science field including visits and guest speakers.
Financial aid is also offered along side this programme by way of a means tested bursary which could offer up to 50% fee discount.
