Scholarships


Scholarships are awarded in the Senior School to recognise excellence. The prestige in recognition of a girl’s ability is considerable and Scholars are expected to demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm throughout their school life.

Scholarships are not available at the Junior School.

Academic Scholarships

The Abbey’s Academic Scholarships reward those students who demonstrate a distinct combination of excellence, flair and aspiration.

The opportunity to sit for an Academic Scholarship is available at different stages during a student’s school career. For entrants to Year 7, we offer an Academic Scholarship paper in the Spring Term of Year 6; for those wishing to apply for a Sixth Form Academic Scholarship, the examination takes place in the Autumn Term of Year 11.

These papers are unique to The Abbey: we do not want prospective Academic Scholars to prepare as they might for other examinations. Instead, we seek to assess a quality of thinking which shows creativity, reasoning and originality.

The format of the Scholarship Paper will change each year but the intention will remain the same: to give students who love learning the opportunity to enjoy playing with ideas. The only form of preparation required is to encourage curiosity and liveliness of mind: which are the best form of preparation for an Abbey education, and the qualities we seek to nurture in all our students.
Academic Scholarships provide a 10% discount per year on fees.

Year 7: Applications for Academic Scholarships open 1 June 2023 and close 12 December 2023.
Sixth Form: Applications for Academic Scholarships open 1 June 2023 and close 1 November 2023.

Specialist Scholarships

For those who excel in any of Art, Drama, Music or Sport, we offer Specialist Scholarships.

The opportunity to be assessed for a Specialist Scholarship is available at different stages during a student’s school career. For entrants to Year 7, assessments take place in the Spring Term of Year 6; for those wishing to apply for a Sixth Form Specialist Scholarship, assessments take place in the Autumn Term of Year 11.

These awards remain in place for three years when awarded to Year 7 entrants and two years for Sixth Form students. There is an opportunity for existing students to sit for a two year award, in the summer term of Year 9.
The application and interview process for each discipline is different, allowing applicants to showcase relevant skills in ways which best suit the individual subjects. Candidates are welcome to apply across more than one subject but may only accept an award for one of their chosen disciplines.

Much of the vibrancy of our community comes from the outstanding contribution our students make towards these disciplines, and the school provides exceptional opportunities for talented students to develop their skills and grow their enthusiasm alongside others who share their passion.

Applications for Specialist Scholarships open 1 June 2023 and close 1 November 2023.

Year 7 applicants will be informed by mid-December 2023 whether they have been shortlisted for interviews and auditions, which will take place in January 2024.
Sixth Form applicants will be informed by mid-November 2023 whether they have been shortlisted for interviews and auditions, which will take place in November/December 2023.

Use the form below to apply. Please note that an Academic Scholarship and any number of Specialist Scholarships can be applied for although a separate form must be submitted for each.

Scholarship application form


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