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. A separate application form is not required for Year 7 or Year 12.

Year 7 Application

Students completing the Year 7 entrance assessment in the Autumn term will be informed in their offer letter if they have been awarded an academic scholarship. This decision is based on their performance in all exam papers, in particular the reasoning paper. These questions are unique to The Abbey.

All internal candidates will sit the reasoning paper in the Autumn term of Year 6 and be informed in a separate letter if they have been awarded an Academic Scholarship.

Fifth Form – internal application

There is an opportunity for existing students to sit for a two year Academic Scholarship award, in the Summer Term of Year 9.

Sixth Form Application

Students applying for Year 12 entry in the Autumn term will sit a General Academic Paper. All candidates, internal and external, will complete a 45 minute paper assessing their ability to think beyond the curriculum.

The format of the questions changes yearly 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: the essence of an Abbey education.

Specialist Scholarships

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

Once registered, we will send the link out to apply for specialist scholarships. For internal families we will email everyone the link to apply for specialist scholarships.

Year 7 Application

Assessments take place in the Autumn Term of Year 6 for internal and external candidates. Candidates may apply for multiple Specialist Scholarships, but only one may be awarded. Academic Scholarships run independently and therefore a student could be awarded both an Academic and one Specialist Scholarship. These awards remain in place for three years.

Year 7 applicants, internal and external,  will be informed by Friday 17 October whether they have been shortlisted for interviews and auditions, which will take place on 3 November 2025.

Fifth Form – internal application

There is an opportunity for existing students to sit for a two year award, in the Summer Term of Year 9.

Sixth Form Application

Assessments take place in the Autumn Term of Year 11. As with lower years, candidates can apply for multiple Specialist Scholarships but may be awarded only one. These awards remain in place for the entirety of Sixth Form.

Once registered, we will send the link out to apply for specialist scholarships. For internal families we will email you separately regarding the process.

Sixth Form applicants will be informed by Monday 27 October whether they have been shortlisted for interviews and auditions, which will take place on Tuesday 11 November 2025.