In recognition of our support for pupils' achievements, we offer a number of honorary scholarships at Kew House School.
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Kew House Scholarships
Academic Scholars
Academic Scholarships can be awarded to pupils who demonstrate high academic ability based on the School’s assessment.
- Year 7 scholarships, the assessment will be based on the School’s application process, with its focus upon interview, written assessment and references. Following consultation with the senior leaders of the school.
- Year 9 academic scholars will be nominated by the Headmaster to the Scholarship Committee, there being no further application or assessment process.
- Year 12 Scholarships are considered at three points in the year;
- to current and external applicants in Year 11 of their Autumn Term
- to current KHS Year 11 pupils as a result of excellence in January mock GCSE exams
- to Year 11 pupils with outstanding GCSE results
Art, Design & Technology, Music, Drama and Sports Scholars
Scholarships are available for pupils who can demonstrate potential, excellence, and talent in the relevant subject area. Music scholarships are offered with peripatetic fee remission for up to two instruments for the duration of the scholarship. Drama scholarships are offered with fee remission in preparation for LAMDA examinations. Art and Design & Technology scholarships are accompanied by an exciting extension package of materials and enrichment opportunities within the Scholarship Programme. The Headmaster may make recommendations to the Scholarship Committee in line with the stated time periods set out in this document
Gardener Scholars
For pupils in Year 12, all-rounder Gardener Scholarships can be awarded to students who are assessed as gifted academically, as well as being talented in at least one of the specialist subject areas recognised by the Subject Awards. This scholarship is awarded to someone who contributes in an all-round way to school life and reflects the school’s values. There is no additional application process for the Gardener Scholarship.
Scholarship Policy
Our Scholarship Policy can be found here.
Scholarship Application Process
The application processes noted below pertain to both Year 7 and Year 12 unless otherwise stated. All pupils applying for Kew House School for entry into Year 7 will automatically be considered for Academic Scholarships. Aside from the Kew House School Admissions interview, all applicants for Scholarships will take part in an assessment of potential and interview with the Head of Department of their Scholarship application. In the event of the volume of applications for any one type of scholarship exceeding the school's capacity to interview or assess all applicants, the school reserves the right to select by application form, those that will be invited to interview or assessment. Additional references will be sought from those persons of responsibility named on the Scholarship application form.
Scholarship award notice
Notice of the award of a Kew House Scholarship will be made by email on the last day of the first half of the Spring Term. This is in line with "Offers Day" for all new Year 7 applicants.
Further scholarships may be awarded intermittently throughout the school year, notably as a result of GCSE success in the Summer.
Academic Scholarships can be awarded to pupils who demonstrate high academic ability based on the School’s assessment. Year 12 Scholarships are considered at three points in the year;
- to current and external applicants in Year 11 of their Autumn Term via this form
- to current KHS Year 11 pupils as a result of excellence in January mock GCSE exams
- to current Year 11 pupils with outstanding GCSE results
Applications for consideration for a Sixth Form Academic Scholarship can be made via this form
Art and Design & Technology scholarships will be awarded to prospective Year 7 and Sixth Form students who show an exceptional ability in Art and/or Design & Technology. Commitment will be demonstrated through a diverse portfolio of work that reveals an enquiring mind and ability to explore ideas at a high level. Applicants should be able to critically analyse works of art and/or product design in depth and discuss current and past exhibitions and visits to museums and galleries.
Assessment interview detail:
- Portfolio presentation of the applicant’s own work
- A short supervised practical task
Fill out our online form.
Music scholarships are awarded to pupils with a passionate interest in music-making and aptitude to match. Successful candidates are likely to have shown progression though ABRSM, Trinity, Rock School or an alternative recognised assessment programmes, although candidates who have not taken grade examinations will be considered if they can demonstrate working at an equitable level. Year 7 Music Scholars will be working at or beyond the equivalent of ABRSM practical Grade 4 in one instrument coupled with proficiency in a second instrument or a commitment to singing, whilst in possession of the award. Year 12 Music Scholars will be expected to have attained at least Grade 6 in one instrument and be committed to or having passed ABRSM Grade 5 Theory of Music. Music Scholars will include Music within their GCSE or A level portfolio and commit to participating in solo and ensemble performances during the period of their award.
Assessment interview detail:
- Applicants will be asked to perform a short work of their choosing
- A short vocal exercise will be included as appropriate
Fill out our online form.
Drama scholars will demonstrate promise as a performer, as a director, a stage manager or designer. Their commitment to the performing arts will be matched by a willingness to share that passion with others in the School community. Applicants will have already contributed to school productions or out of school performances, either on stage or backstage. Additional commitment to the field will have been shown by regular engagement with live theatre, plus any assessments taken (e.g. LAMDA) will have been rewarded with strong grades and marks.
Assessment interview detail:
- Applicants will take part in a workshop that will seek to examine their chosen specialist area(s).
Fill out our online form.
Sports scholars will have a basis of first team school experience with the addition of county, regional or national representation in at least one sport. Sports Scholars are committed to representing the School, whilst maintaining their representative commitments. The School will work with partners to support the development pathway of young athletes. Sport Scholars will show leadership through enthusiastic commitment.
Assessment interview detail:
- An individual and group, physical activity will be used to assess the aptitude and responses of the applicants
Fill out our online form.
