Scholarship Readiness Award for Year 7 Entry
At Holmewood House, we recognise pupils in Years 7 & 8 who evidence outstanding ability across different areas of the curriculum.
The Scholarship Readiness Award is available to children entering Year 7 (11+). The deadline for application is 31st January of Year 6, and assessments take place in the Spring Term (usually in March for entry in the coming September). Prospective pupils are also invited to apply at this time via admissions.
Children who successfully demonstrate outstanding ability, dedication and potential are invited to participate in one or more of the below areas:
- Academic
- Art
- Design Technology / Engineering
- Drama
- Music
- Sport
For more information, please read our Scholarship Readiness Brochure which outlines the expectations of the programme for families.
What does an award entail?
Children invited on to the programme are expected to evidence a level of commitment and maturity in approach to learning. Pupils are expected to dedicate time and effort into their course. A pupil within any discipline can expect to participate in a weekly Scholarship Club, attend enrichment opportunities, including trips off site, as well as visiting speakers. All pupils on the programme are expected to evidence their championing of their discipline and develop their leadership skills through a variety of different methods made available to them.
There is no renumeration for participation on the Scholarship Readiness Programme. Instead, pupils are invited to access and benefit from a variety of enriching opportunities at no extra cost.
To support families who need it, where appropriate, this initiative is tied to access to our bursarial support.
Bursarial Awards
The Governors of Holmewood House are committed to broadening access to the school by offering means-tested financial support with school fees to eligible parents. This support is known as a Bursarial Award.
Bursaries are available from Year 3 onwards. They are means-tested, and the assessment of need is undertaken by an external company to ensure transparency and fairness. This company will, following their assessment, make a recommendation to the school for their consideration.
Bursaries are usually offered for twelve months at a time, after which families are required to provide updated information about their financial circumstances.
How to apply
If you are interested in applying for an award, please contact admissions who will take your details and advise on the process for 2026 entry: admissions@holmewoodhouse.co.uk
Please review the Scholarship Readiness Awards and Bursaries policy here.
