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Scholarships A GUIDE FOR PARENTS

Contents Introduction Academic Art Design Technology Music Drama Dance Sport Applications Assessments Contact

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Introduction Thank you for your interest in our scholarship provision. We hope this guide gives you all the information you need to help you decide whether to proceed with an application.

Scholars receive regular personalised mentoring. Scholars can attend and lead a wide range of weekly, termly and annual events and trips, share their work, and can apply for grant funding for independent research.

Scholarships are awarded to those who demonstrate outstanding achievement, enthusiasm and potential in their chosen discipline.

We will help you push your boundaries and reach new heights.

Scholarships are honorary, but can be augmented by a means-tested bursary. Most scholars retain their scholarship throughout their time here; however, they are reviewed annually to ensure scholars are meeting all participation requirements.

Internal applications from pupils transitioning from the 2nd Form to the 3rd Form, and from the 5th Form to the Sixth Form, follow the same procedure as external candidates.

For all scholarships, except Sport Scholarships, applications should be submitted by 1st December in the year preceding entry into the 1st Form, 3rd Form, or Sixth Form. Assessments are scheduled for the week leading up to the Spring half-term. Sport Scholarship application deadlines and assessment dates are as follows: Entry Point

Application Deadline

Assessment Date

1st Form

1st December 2026

8th February 2027

3rd Form

30th September 2026

12th October 2026

Sixth Form

1st December

Individual Assessment and Interview Dates

Whatever their discipline Scholars are expected to work hard, show commitment and enthusiasm, and contribute fully to the life of the College. They are expected to be role models - especially in their behaviour and attitude to learning. We hold a Scholarship Information Morning in September when you can find out more about our scholarships and the application and assessment process. There be a chance to speak to Heads of Departments and ask any questions you may have. This year this event is on Saturday 19th September at 9.30am. To book you place, please click here.

Academic 1st Form

3rd Form

Sixth Form

Our thriving Aiming High programme which runs alongside our Oxbridge framework, successfully helps our pupils gain places at the most competitive universities. All Academic Scholars join our Aiming High programme and attend our programme of talks, seminars and trips organised by our Head of Scholarships. They meet regularly with their mentor to discuss their progress and future goals. A lifelong love of learning is our aim. We are looking for pupils who enjoy academic study and are keen to stretch themselves

beyond the curriculum. Candidates should display independent intellectual curiosity and be enthusiastic about their academic ambition. Academic awards are available to pupils entering the College at 1st Form, 3rd Form and Sixth Form, who demonstrate scholarship potential in individual subjects as well as in overall academic ability. APPLY FOR A 11+ ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP

APPLY FOR A 13+ ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP

APPLY FOR A 16+ ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP

Art

3rd Form

Sixth Form

The Grove, our newly refurbished Art, Design & Media centre offers a suite of studios for painting, drawing, sculpture, photography & film, and ceramics and printing. We have a dedicated Sixth Form studio, a ceramic studio, a printmaking area, a critical studies and computer/media resource area, a specialised Art Library and a tutorial area. Our Prideaux Gallery hosts a range of exhibitions throughout the year. These include exhibitions by visiting artists, touring collections from National Galleries and student shows.

We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who show a high level of skill and dedication and who will act as ambassadors for our Art Department. Our staff, most of whom are practising artists themselves, have a wealth of experience in supporting artists. We offer our Scholars additional workshops to help them develop the skills and experience they need to excel at university and beyond. The department works closely with the DT department giving access not only to their studios, but also their facilities, including 3D printers. All Art Scholars are given the opportunity to display and exhibit their own work. APPLY FOR AN ART SCHOLARSHIP

Design Technology 3rd Form

Sixth Form

Our dynamic and thriving DT department is well equipped with a metal workshop, a wood workshop, textiles studio and a CAD suite, housed in The Grove.

Design & Technology Scholars are expected to make the most of these facilities to pursue their particular interests and develop their skills both within and outside the taught curriculum to GCSE level and beyond. Scholars will be given the opportunity to display and exhibit their own work. We are looking for candidates who have a genuine interest in solving practical problems, have creative flair and are able to talk about the areas of Design Technology that they are interested in. APPLY FOR A DESIGN TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP

Music 1st Form

3rd Form

Sixth Form

Our Music Department plays an important part in College life. It is well equipped to cater for the needs of our many musicians and offers excellent facilities for teaching, ensemble work and solo practice. Our regular concerts, often organised by our Music Scholars, offer individual and ensemble performance opportunities, and showcase our extensive range of musical talent.

In assessing candidates, we are looking for those who can demonstrate technical skill and a flair for performance, together with a genuine enthusiasm and passion for music. Our Music Scholars’ programme includes regular trips to the Albert Hall, Cadogan Hall, Glyndebourne, London’s West End, as well as more local venues. In addition, we arrange masterclasses, workshops and lectures, creating a wealth of opportunities for developing a passion and cultural appreciation of music. Scholarship awards are tailor-made to each Scholar, outlining weekly commitments and expectations. Our Performing Arts team ensure Scholars have a balanced schedule across all aspects of College life. Music Scholars receive free tuition on one instrument. APPLY FOR A MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP

Drama 1st Form

3rd Form

Sixth Form

Our lively and vibrant Drama department holds numerous events throughout the year, giving Scholars the chance to be involved in many performances and workshops. Their involvement may be as a performer, director, technician, or stage manager, and may include being front of house or working backstage.

We are looking for those with not only excellent performance skills but those who also demonstrate a passion and love of drama and wish to share this with others. The department hosts outside theatre companies, practitioners, speakers and artists to enrich our pupils’ understanding of drama and theatre, and give them the opportunity to watch and learn directly from industry professionals. Recent guests include Frantic Assembly, Told by an Idiot Theatre Company, Propeller Theatre Company and the Gecko Theatre Company. Each year the department takes a production to the Haymarket Theatre in Basingstoke. APPLY FOR A DR AMA SCHOLARSHIP

Dance 1st Form

3rd Form

Sixth Form

Our Dance Scholars have many opportunities for performance including our annual Music and Dance Show, our Performing Arts Evening and, of course, our Music and Drama productions. Their involvement may be as a performer or backstage with choreography, costume hair or make up.

The Dance programme encompasses Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary (including lyrical), Commercial (street dance) and Acro. We are looking for candidates with a proven track record of participation in dance performances who are able to demonstrate skill and flair in performance, and show a genuine enthusiasm for their particular discipline. APPLY FOR A DANCE SCHOLARSHIP

Sport 1st Form

3rd Form

Sixth Form

We have a history of sporting excellence – alumni Jonny Wilkinson kicked England to World Cup victory in the 2003 World Cup final, and Ugo Moyne played for England and the British & Irish Lions (and is the Patron of our Foundation). And today our pupils continue to excel across all fields, representing county, region and nation. Across the College we offer a wide variety of sports, but for Sports Scholarships we focus on our main team sports, which are cricket, hockey, netball, football and rugby. However, consideration may be given to applicants offering excellence in individual sports, particularly athletics, swimming, golf and tennis.

A Sports Scholar should be participating in all three terms of sport at LWC and least two of our team sports. As well as all-round sporting talent, we are looking for candidates who demonstrate our sporting values of courage, inclusivity, teamwork, encouragement and respect. Our Athlete Programme provides support to Sport Scholars to give them the best opportunities to enable them to achieve their goals both on and off their field of play. Currently we have a range of students on club, county, regional and national pathways across all of our main sports. APPLY FOR A SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP

Assessments Sport: 1st Form: 8th February 2027, 3rd Form: 12th October 2026, Sixth Form: Individual Appointments All other scholarships: Week commencing 8th February. Academic —1st Form, 3rd Form and Sixth Form

Prior to the assessment day, candidates must submit a 500-word essay, with a bibliography, on a topic of their choice. All Academic Scholarship candidates will sit a General Paper. Candidates will also have a 20-minute interview. During the interview, they will discuss their submitted essay and explore the ideas and interests arising from it. They will also be given a short passage to read and discuss with the interviewer. 3rd Form candidates will also select two subject papers from the following options: – English – Geography – History – Latin – Linguistics – Maths – Religious Studies & Philosophy – Science (candidates choose from Biology, Chemistry or Physics) Past papers can be viewed here. More information about the assessment process can be found here. Sixth Form candidates are expected to achieve a minimum of grade 7s at GCSE and grade 9s in the subjects they wish to study at A Level. They will sit the General Paper but will not sit additional subject papers. Their interview will follow the same format, with appropriately higher expectations.

Art —3rd Form and Sixth Form

Applicants will be invited to an assessment day which will include an interview with our Head of Art and may include the requirement to complete some work. In advance of the interview, applicants will be asked to submit a PowerPoint presentation that demonstrates their interests and skills. Personal work is encouraged. The presentation should be no more than 10 slides and should be a selection of work. 3rd Form candidates must select Art as one of their GCSE choices. Sixth Form candidates will also be asked to submit their sketchbook from the last two years. Sixth Form candidates must select Art as one of their A Level choices. Candidates should bring their portfolio/sketchbooks to the interview and submit their power point one week before hand to our Head of Art, Mrs Sanderson (sandersonv@lordwandsworth.org).

DT —3rd Form and Sixth Form

Candidates will be asked to attend an assessment day during which they will be asked to present a portfolio work. Candidates may be asked to do some work during the assessment. An interview with our Head of DT will allow candidates to discuss their current work and their particular design interests. 3rd Form candidates must select Design Technology as one of their GCSE choices and Sixth Form must do so at A Level.

Dance —1st Form, 3rd Form and Sixth Form

Candidates will be asked to attend an assessment day during which all candidates will be asked to perform two routines to music of their own choice demonstrating their ability to engage fully with their audience. These routines should not exceed two minutes. Candidates should be prepared to discuss a dance performance they have seen and enjoyed. In addition, 3rd Form and Sixth Form candidates will be asked to reflect upon their own performance experience.

Drama —1st Form, 3rd Form and Sixth Form

Candidates should perform one audition speech from a play of their choice. The monologue should not exceed two minutes (three minutes at 3rd Form) and should incorporate appropriate voice and movement. It must be learnt by heart and not read. Candidates should demonstrate a firm grasp of the character in the scene and be able to justify their interpretation. They will not be expected to have read the play as a whole. Candidates will be asked to work practically on another speech with the help of the Director. Candidates will also be asked to sight read a short section of script and talk about a production they have seen which they enjoyed, and that they thought was effective. Scholars will normally be expected to select Drama as one of their GCSE choices. At Sixth Form level candidates must perform two audition speeches from two different plays of their choice. The pieces must show a contrast in style to emphasise the candidate’s versatility in character, voice and movement, (Shakespeare, Greek, Restoration Comedy, contemporary, etc). Both pieces must be learnt by heart and not read. They should be taken from plays that the candidate knows well; they should have a clear justification for their interpretation of the character in the scene and in the play as a whole. Candidates should be prepared to work further on the speeches with a director during the audition. Candidates will be asked to sight read a section of script making their own creative mark on the speech without direction. They will also be asked to discuss two recent productions that they have seen that had an impact on them in some way. Scholars are strongly encouraged to study Drama and Theatre Studies at A Level.

Music —1st Form, 3rd Form and Sixth Form

Short-listed candidates will be invited to an assessment day during which they will be asked to perform on two instruments/voice (or more, if appropriate). They will be required to play two contrasting pieces on their first study, and one on a second. The audition will also include a short sight-reading exercise, aural tests at a level appropriate to the candidate, a viva voce and a short interview. Candidates will need to submit a programme, together with copies of the music, by a specified deadline prior to audition. An accompanist will be available if required, and a rehearsal/ warm up scheduled directly beforehand. Candidates are also encouraged to provide a portfolio for the panel. The minimum standard for consideration for a Music Scholarship is: – At 1st Form Grade 3 – At 3rd Form Grade 5 – At Sixth Form Grade 7 Grades are not a prerequisite, but an indication of the level required. Music Scholars will normally be expected to study Music at GCSE and encouraged to continue to study at A Level.

Sport —1st Form, 3rd Form and Sixth Form

All candidates should complete the online application form and provide a reference from their current PE Teacher or Director of Sport. The minimum standard for consideration for an award is someone who demonstrates outstanding participation in school/club teams which would be comparable with the profile of a county level player or above. Following their application, candidates for 1st Form and 3rd Form entry will be invited to an assessment day. On the assessment day, girls will be assessed in hockey, netball, football, and cricket. Boys will be assessed in rugby, hockey, football and cricket. In addition to the listed team sports, all candidates will be assessed in their choice of tennis or swimming. We do not assess golf, athletics or other individual sports on our assessment day, but are happy to accept references and video evidence if applicable. Candidates for Sixth Form entry will be invited to attend a training session with our First Team in their chosen sport and for an interview with our Director of Sport and Assistant Director of Sport. Candidates will be assessed on their general level of fitness, their response to coaching, their leadership skills, and team spirit, as well as how they demonstrate the LWC sport values. Sixth Form candidates will be asked to provide video footage of match play and a reference from their main coach, and should be involved in an external sporting pathway, such as with a club, county, regional, or national representation.

Any Questions? Our Heads of Departments are always happy to talk to prospective Scholars before an application is made. Please contact the admissions office to arrange this (admissions@lordwandsworth.org). If you have any questions at all, or would just like to chat to one of the team about your child or your Scholarship application please:

ADMISSIONS@LORDWANDSWORTH.ORG

THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE: 01256 862201