The Academic Scholarships are determined by performance in the Year 7 entrance tests, together with the interview and school reference. All girls will automatically be considered; there is no need to apply for an academic scholarship.

f shortlisted, girls who have applied for a Music Scholarship will have an audition with members of the Music Department on the day of their interview.

Auditions will include:
- The performance of a piece on the girl’s main instrument, ideally of Grade 4 standard or higher, but it is not a requirement to have passed a graded examination. If your daughter’s Music teacher feels that your daughter is naturally gifted and plays at around Grade 4 level or higher, please consider applying.
- The performance of a piece on a second instrument, or a vocal piece. If the candidate has only one instrument, then she should perform a second, contrasting piece on her main instrument.
Some short aural and sight-reading tests
- An informal discussion

There will be no written music papers. The potential of a candidate to contribute to the musical life of the school is the principal criterion. Music staff will accompany the girls as necessary but girls may bring their own accompanist if they wish. Music scholars will be expected to play a leading role in the musical life of the school by attending choirs, orchestras and other groups and to contribute to concerts, open mornings and such. Scholarships will be reviewed annually to assess this contribution.

For the Art and Design Scholarship, a candidate’s potential will be considered as well as achievement.

Girls will be required to undertake a 50 minute observational drawing test and bring in a portfolio of up to five pieces of art, craft or design work showing their creative talents. This may include both two and three dimensional work.

For the Sports Scholarship, applicants should be outstanding at one sport (competing at County/District or Regional/National Level), or have the potential to represent the school at several sports (at A team level across at least 3 sports).

Candidates will need to produce a Sports CV and, if shortlisted, have a Sport Assessment on the day of their 11+ Interview.