SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS At St Swithun’s, through our scholarships, we formally recognise achievement and attitude in the following areas: the academic life of the school, music, drama, art and sport. In addition, a maths scholarship is available both at year 9 (13+) and in year 12 (sixth-form). With effect from September 2026, St Swithun’s Council (the governing body) have decided that new scholarship awards should not attract any fee remission. If prospective students are unable to afford our fees, they are encouraged to apply for a bursary of up to 100% of fees. Being a scholar is an honour and a privilege, and thus scholarships at St Swithun’s are highly prized and competitive. Accordingly, a scholarship comes with both opportunities and responsibilities. As the number of scholarships is limited and the appetite for scholarship is high, we believe in making enriching and challenging opportunities available to all our students. Nevertheless, we recognise that our scholars show particular and consistent commitment and aptitude in their areas of expertise, and we therefore allocate them a school mentor and offer them plenty of opportunities for development. We expect our scholars to serve as role models and for their approach to reflect the principles of High Performance Learning. Once a scholarship has been awarded it is retained to the end of the upper sixth, subject to annual review. All scholarships at year 9 (13+) and year 12 (sixth form) are available to both internal and external candidates.
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SPORT At St Swithun’s, we believe in making enriching and challenging opportunities available to all our students. In addition, we recognise that our scholars show particular and consistent commitment and aptitude in their areas of expertise. Through our scholarships programme, we formally recognise excellence in both achievements and attitudes in order to inspire others and to enrich the whole school community. Being a scholar is an honour and a privilege and thus scholarships at St Swithun’s are highly prized and competitive. Once a scholarship has been awarded, it is retained to the end of the upper-sixth year, subject to annual renewal. Accordingly, your award comes with both opportunities and responsibilities. Sport scholars will receive: Access to specialist sports coaching Access to lunchtime clubs, sports lectures and visual events Weekly strength and conditioning sessions A scholarship mentor who will Oversee the student’s physical,technicaland psychologicalsportingdevelopment Direct and advise students along their chosen sporting pathway, inside and outside school Encourage students to take leadership roles within sport Advise on managing a balance between sporting interests and other commitments both inside and outside school Advise on keeping healthy and uninjured, or on rehabilitation in the case of injury
Expectations for Sport Scholars: Be outstanding performers at a high level Strive consistently for improvement Commit to representing the school and attending practices regularly Understand the importance of training, teamwork, the components of fitness and goal-setting Be ambassadors for St Swithun’s sport
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ART At St Swithun’s, we believe in making enriching and challenging opportunities available to all our students. In addition, we recognise that our scholars show particular and consistent commitment and aptitude in their areas of expertise. Through our scholarships programme, we formally recognise excellence in both achievements and attitudes in order to inspire others and to enrich the whole school community. Being a scholar is an honour and a privilege and thus scholarships at St Swithun’s are highly prized and competitive. Once a scholarship has been awarded, it is retained to the end of the upper-sixth year, subject to annual renewal. Accordingly, your award comes with both opportunities and responsibilities. Art Scholars at St Swithun's School will benefit from the following: A scholar’s sketchbook and art kit for creative work and artist research Access to school art clubs An art mentor Participation in a scholars' exhibition to showcase their work Regular meetings with the head of art each halfterm to discuss opportunities and review their sketchbooks An additional gallery trip Opportunities to design posters for school events and publications Expectations for Art Scholars: Regular attendance at a weekly art club Participation in both school and external art competitions Commitment to studying GCSE and A-Level art Leading by example, by actively participating in artistic events such as exhibitions, talks, and cultural activities throughout the year A willingness to assist the art department, including helping curate exhibitions and open events
As Art Ambassadors, scholars are also expected to: Display intellectual confidence by supporting or delivering school assemblies Share insights from their wider engagement with art to inspire others Encourage peers to engage with the subject Contribute ideas to improve the art department Guidance for applications We are looking for portfolios with 7-10 pages/sheets that show: • A range of work demonstrating a variety of skills and techniques • Sketchbook pages or sketchbooks • Observational drawings • A range of work that has been produced either in and/or outside the classroom. A portfolio may contain the following: • Observational drawings • Film/animation • Sculpture • Photography • Illustrations • Painting • Printmaking • Sketchbooks
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MUSIC At St Swithun’s, we believe in making enriching and challenging opportunities available to all our students. In addition, we recognise that our scholars show particular and consistent commitment and aptitude in their areas of expertise. Through our scholarships programme, we formally recognise excellence in both achievements and attitudes in order to inspire others and to enrich the whole school community. Being a scholar is an honour and a privilege and thus scholarships at St Swithun’s are highly prized and competitive. Once a scholarship has been awarded, it is retained to the end of the upper-sixth year, subject to annual renewal. Accordingly, your award comes with both opportunities and responsibilities. As a music scholars and exhibitioner at St Swithun's School you will receive: Free tuition on two instruments (Exhibitioners receive free tuition on one instrument). Please note the maximum length of study will be one hour on the first instrument and 30 minutes on the second instrument, or 45 minutes on each. Anything over this duration may be possible to arrange but will not be covered by the scholarship Access to masterclasses and competitions Chamber music tuition Concert trips A wide range of solo performing opportunities both in and outside of school each term A scholarship mentor who will Direct you to opportunities to extend and deepen your musical interests and skills Encourage you to lead musical activities Advise you on managing a balance between musical interests and other studies and opportunities Music scholars and exhibitioners are expected to: Maintain high standards of musical excellence Take a full part in ensembles and concerts Be ambassadors for music throughout the school, showing a positive approach to participation Study at least one of their instruments with a teacher at St Swithun’s
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MATHS At St Swithun’s, we believe in making enriching and challenging opportunities available to all our students. In addition, we recognise that our scholars show particular and consistent commitment and aptitude in their areas of expertise. Through our scholarships programme, we formally recognise excellence in both achievements and attitudes in order to inspire others and to enrich the whole school community. Being a scholar is an honour and a privilege and thus scholarships at St Swithun’s are highly prized and competitive. Once a scholarship has been awarded, it is retained to the end of the upper-sixth year, subject to annual renewal. Accordingly, your award comes with both opportunities and responsibilities. As a maths scholar you will receive: Opportunities to be involved in and to lead to challenging and enriching mathematical activities Opportunities to take part in mathematical competitions The opportunity to be part of a network of committed mathematicians at and beyond St Swithun’s A scholarship mentor who will Direct you to opportunities to extend and deepen your mathematical interests and skills Encourage you to lead mathematical activities Advise you on managing a balance between mathematical interests and other opportunities Maths scholars are expected to: Act as role models by willingly being involved in mathematically enriching opportunities such as lectures, clubs, and competitions Where appropriate, initiate new intellectually stimulating mathematical clubs or activities Show an intellectually curious approach to mathematics
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DRAMA At St Swithun’s, we believe in making enriching and challenging opportunities available to all our students. In addition, we recognise that our scholars show particular and consistent commitment and aptitude in their areas of expertise. Through our scholarships programme, we formally recognise excellence in both achievements and attitudes in order to inspire others and to enrich the whole school community. Being a scholar is an honour and a privilege and thus scholarships at St Swithun’s are highly prized and competitive. Once a scholarship has been awarded, it is retained to the end of the upper-sixth year, subject to annual renewal. Accordingly, your award comes with both opportunities and responsibilities. As a drama scholar you will receive: Opportunities to develop your craft A scholarship mentor who will Direct you to opportunities to extend and deepen your dramatic interests and skills Encourage you to take part in and / or support dramatic performances Encourage you to lead dramatic activities Advise you on managing a balance between dramatic interests and other opportunities Drama scholars are expected to: Study drama at GCSE or A-level Take part in at least one production a year, whether on stage, working backstage, or helping to promote the production Take part in at least one drama club a year, whether as a participant or organising and leading it Willingly and collaboratively take part in the inter-house drama competition Keep up to date with theatrical trends and developments through independently attending performances and / or reading plays Promote the work of the drama department
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ACADEMIC At St Swithun’s, we believe in making enriching and challenging opportunities available to all our students. In addition, we recognise that our scholars show particular and consistent commitment and aptitude in their areas of expertise. Through our scholarships programme, we formally recognise excellence in both achievements and attitudes in order to inspire others and to enrich the whole school community. Being a scholar is an honour and a privilege and thus scholarships at St Swithun’s are highly prized and competitive. Once a scholarship has been awarded it is retained to the end of the upper-sixth year, subject to annual renewal. Accordingly, your award comes with both opportunities and responsibilities. As an academic scholar you will receive: Opportunities to be involved in and to lead intellectually enriching activities Opportunities to present to peers and adults about their academic interests A scholarship mentor who will Direct you to opportunities that extend and deepen your academic interests and skills Encourage you to take part in academic competitions Encourage you to lead academic activities Advise you on managing a balance between academic interests and other opportunities Academic scholars are expected to: Act as role models by willingly being involved in academically enriching opportunities such as lectures, clubs and competitions Where appropriate, initiate new intellectually stimulating clubs and activities Show an intellectually curious approach to all areas of a curriculum
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Application Deadlines Sport, Drama and Art Friday 09 October 2026 deadline for scholarship applications to be with the relevant departments Week commencing 2 November 2026 – year 12 scholarship to be organised by each department Week commencing 3 November 2026 – year 9 scholarship assessments to be organised by each department.
Music Applications deadlines: Year 7: 2 October (overseas), 20 November 2026 Year 9: 20 November 2026 Year 12: 2 October 2026 Audition dates: Year 7: 4 November 2026 (overseas - online), 7 and 8 January 2027 Year 9: 21 and 22 January 2027 Year 12: 2 October 2026
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