About Sixth Form Scholarships King’s High Warwick has one of the most successful Sixth Forms in the country. It is also one of the most vibrant and innovative. We work constantly to enhance and develop the pupils’ experience, ensuring the very best opportunities, whatever their interests and ambitions. With over 146 years’ experience of educating young women, we empower our pupils to know that there are no obstacles which cannot be overcome. The pupils’ success at both A Level and university is testament to the expert guidance and tutelage they receive from our staff. The variety of destinations of our leavers shows that whatever a student’s interests may be, King’s High can facilitate her success.

Being a scholar in the Sixth Form is as exciting as it is challenging. Scholars make the most of the remarkable opportunities available, leading from the front to create the vibrant and dynamic academic, cultural, musical and sporting life that makes our Sixth Form so special. As a scholar you will be expected to make a valuable contribution to the school, in whatever field your talents lie.

A few important reminders…

• If you currently hold an Academic or Subject Scholarship at King’s, your award carries through with you to the Sixth Form (so you do not need to apply to renew this). You can, however, sit for a different scholarship, if you are eligible, as it is possible to hold more than one scholarship simultaneously.

• For example, if you are currently a Music Scholar, you may sit for an Academic Scholarship, the Ruth Court Mathematics Scholarship, and up to two different Sixth Form Subject Scholarships. You may not, however, apply for an All-Rounder Scholarship, nor are you eligible for a Sixth Form Music Scholarship.

• You are not able to hold the All-Rounder Scholarship in addition to other scholarships: it must be held on its own.

• All current scholars may sit for the Ruth Court Mathematics Scholarship.

Which scholarships are awarded?

Each year we award three categories of scholarships:

1. Subject Scholarships

The school awards a number of Subject Scholarships every year to students who demonstrate exceptional ability in the following subjects: Art, Design Technology, Drama, Music and Physical Education.

2. Academic Scholarships

These scholarships are awarded annually to students who demonstrate exceptional academic ability and potential. The Ruth Court Mathematics Scholarship is included in this category of awards.

3. All-Rounder Scholarship

These scholarships are awarded to students who excel in a range of disciplines. They are standalone scholarships that cannot be held in conjunction with any other scholarship.

What are the important dates for applications?

Scholarships are open to internal and external candidates and are awarded in the Spring Term. The key dates for applications are listed below:

Friday 23 January 2026 Sixth Form Scholarship Application Deadline

Monday 2 – Friday 6 February 2026 Sixth Form Scholarship Week

Friday 27 February 2026 Candidates informed of the outcome of their application

Any questions?

If you have any further questions about your application, please contact: External applicants: Admissions team at khs-admissions@warwickschools.co.uk. Internal Applicants: Dr Seal

Students can apply for Subject Scholarships in the following subjects:

• Art

• Drama

• Music

• Physical Education

You can, however, submit applications for Subject Scholarships in no more than two subjects. Subject Scholarships are awarded for exceptional ability and skills. Applicants will be expected to provide evidence of commitment to their subject demonstrated through their activities at their present school.

King’s High students in Year 11 and external candidates in the final year of their GCSE course who have registered to join the Sixth Form at King’s are eligible to apply for a Subject Scholarship. In their assessment of candidates, departments will evaluate performance, talent and potential within their subject, as well as levels of commitment and achievement. The criteria and selection process is designed to give equal opportunities for both internal and external candidates. The Head of Department will evaluate every candidate against the criteria and selection process and recommend suitable students to the Head.

Any student granted a Subject Scholarship will be required to make a commitment to the extra-curricular life of the School, which will be outlined by the appropriate Head of Department. The Head of Department will monitor this commitment during the student’s time in the Sixth Form as part of the condition of holding the Scholarship.

For Music and PE there is no compulsion to study the subject to A Level; however, candidates must demonstrate how they will contribute to the department and the subject during their time in the Sixth Form. Students can only hold scholarships in Art, DT and Drama as long as they study the subject at A Level.

How it works

(a) All students select the subject or subjects (maximum of two) in which they wish to be considered for a Subject Scholarship.

(b) Students must complete Form B at the end of Section B and return it by Friday 23 January 2026. ALL students will need to attach a sheet (maximum of one side of A4) detailing the contributions they have made to their present school community AND their contribution to the subject(s) for which they have entered. In addition, external candidates will be required to attach a letter from their present Head detailing such contributions.

(c) The practical sessions will take place during the period w/c 2 February 2026. External candidates will be contacted in order to arrange a convenient time and date.

(d) Once the department has evaluated the performances of all applicants, recommendations will be made to the Head.

(e) The successful candidates will receive a letter from the Head outlining the nature of the Scholarship and the conditions attached to the granting of such a Scholarship. The school is unable to give feedback to unsuccessful candidates.

Art Scholarships

Candidates will be expected to:

• Demonstrate a technical ability and accomplishment beyond that expected for their years.

• Demonstrate independence and an active desire to improve constantly on these skills.

• Interpret/respond to subject matter in unique, highly imaginative and creative ways.

• Be self-motivated and actively seek ways of being involved in artistic activity both within and beyond that provided by the school.

• Be someone for whom artistic activity helps to define “who they are” rather than “what they do”.

Evidence for the above will come from a range of sources. For internal candidates these would include:

• The prediction of at least a grade 8 or 9 at GCSE.

• A “track record” at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 of contributing to Open Days, attending co-curricular activities, excellent progress in terms of practical skills, and an organised approach to portfolio work.

• Competition successes, attendance at out of school activities/workshops.

• Work produced independently, out of interest and not necessarily related to, the GCSE coursework.

External candidates would need to provide such evidence in the form of a portfolio and a reference from their Head as well as a maximum of one side of A4 detailing their contribution to both the school community and art.

All candidates would be expected to attend a 20 minute interview at which they will have the opportunity to discuss their portfolio of work.

Pupils holding an Art Scholarship may only continue to hold the award for as long as they are studying the subject in the Sixth Form.

Drama Scholarships

Candidates should demonstrate the following qualities or skills:

• Confidence, self-motivation and commitment.

• The ability to work independently and to take the initiative.

• The willingness to take risks with ideas and approaches and to be able to think ‘outside of the box’.

• A high level of spatial awareness.

• The ability to communicate effectively as a Director or Group Leader.

• A strong vocal range and control.

• Creative and imaginative ideas.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop new concepts with ease.

• Strong observational skills and the ability to use these to great effect when developing character.

• The ability to work with sensitivity as part of an ensemble. • The ability to apply dramatic theory to practical work with ease.

• The willingness to push themselves to work outside of their comfort zone.

Assessment

Candidates will need to:

• Demonstrate a good movement memory/rhythm/ timing.

• Demonstrate a high degree of control and co-ordination of their bodies as needed for a particular performance.

• Demonstrate awareness of spatial elements.

• Present an aesthetically pleasing performance.

• Demonstrate an awareness of the relationship with the audience. • Demonstrate the ability to perform complex movements, vocal qualities, and gestures both consistently and fluently.

• Represent or present a range of characterisation.

• Be aware of rhythm, pace and timing during performance.

• Understand, perform or direct within a certain genre.

• Be able to reflect or evaluate the process and performance in order to improve the performance.

Process

Evidence for the above will come from a range of sources. Internal candidates • The prediction of at least a grade 7 at GCSE. • A ‘track record’ at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 of contributing to Open Days, attending and involvement in extra-curricular activities, such as productions and workshops. • Excellent progress in terms of practical skills, and an organised approach to course work. • A maximum of one side of A4 detailing their contribution to both the school community and drama.

External Candidates

• A portfolio in the form of a DVD/video footage demonstrating their ability and skills is desirable.

• A subsequent reference from any company or director, who has worked with the student in extra-curricular activities, is desirable but not essential.

• A reference from their Head as well as a maximum of one side of A4 detailing their contribution to both the school community and drama.

NB: Students must be taking Drama at A Level and a successful candidate will demonstrate that they are a well-rounded drama student who will be an outstanding ambassador for the department. This means that we are looking not only for a strong performer but for pupils who have strengths across the board.

Criteria

Candidates should normally have reached at least grade 7 (ABRSM) or equivalent on their first instrument or voice.

They will be expected:

• To perform two contrasting pieces on one or more instrument(s).

• To undertake a sight reading test on first instrument at appropriate grade level. • To undertake an aural test at appropriate grade level.

• To be interviewed by the Director of Music.

Candidates will be expected to make a full contribution to the musical life of the school through being involved in music activities appropriate to their instrument.

Assessment

Candidates will be assessed on their live performance during a formal audition. The Director of Music will be looking for a candidate with strong performance technique and a high level of musicianship showing a strong level of understanding of the music played.

Process

External candidates will be required to provide a reference from their Head detailing their contribution to the school community and music at their present school, as well as a maximum of one side of A4 written by the candidate detailing their contribution to both the school community and music.

After applications have been received, a shortlist will be drawn up by the Director of Music. Candidates who have been shortlisted will be notified and invited to attend an audition.

Sports Scholarships (Physical Education)

Sport has a long and well-respected tradition at King’s High. Many pupils go on to reach the highest levels. King’s offers many sporting opportunities and it is the School’s aim to encourage all pupils to reach their potential.

Sports Scholarship recipients are expected to perform to a high level in at least one sport and ideally two. It is anticipated that they will be performing to County, Regional or National standard in at least one sport. They will be expected to make an active contribution to the sporting life of the School, as individual players and as members of teams. They will be expected to provide commitment and leadership and should be appropriate role models. In an interview, candidates should demonstrate an oral appreciation of the requirements of sporting success and demonstrate in general a positive and healthy philosophy towards high sporting standards. Academic standards and attitude will also be taken into account.

Achievement in any sport that the School offers is welcome, but preference may be given to those able to contribute to the major sports.

External candidates would need to provide such evidence in the form of a portfolio and a reference from their Head as well as a maximum of one side of A4 detailing their contribution to both the school community and sport.

To receive a Sport Scholarship, candidates will be interviewed. Shortlisted candidates will subsequently be observed in match conditions or will be invited to join a training session at the School, where possible and appropriate.

These scholarships are awarded annually to students who demonstrate exceptional academic ability and potential. They are highly competitive awards and academic standards at King’s High are very strong.

Applicants for the majority of scholarships will need to evidence an impressive academic pedigree: we would expect applicants to be on course to achieve 7-9 grades in all of their GCSE subjects. This does not, however, apply to those applying for the Ruth Court Mathematics Scholarship, where outstanding Mathematical ability is the main criterion for assessment.

The number of awards, and their financial value, varies according to the strength of the applications received each year. On average, we tend to receive over 50 applications and award around 15 Sixth Form scholarships.

You are eligible to apply for an Academic Scholarship if:

• You are in Year 11 at King’s High and do not hold an academic scholarship already.

• You are an external candidate in the final year of your GCSE course and have registered to join the Sixth Form at King’s.

How it works:

(a) All applicants sit two subject-based examination papers of their choice. We recommend that you select your two best subjects, in which you have been predicted at least a 7, if not a grade 8 or 9. Each paper lasts 45 minutes and is designed to test academic skills and potential. There is no specific subject knowledge to learn, although you will be expected to know the key topics of core GCSE subjects.

(b) In addition, all applicants will sit a ‘thinking skills’ paper, which will test general mental dexterity in a series of challenging questions.

(c) Candidates may choose to sit papers in Drama and/or PE as part of their application for an Academic Scholarship. This is a different process from applying for a Subject Scholarship in one or more of those subjects. If a candidate chooses to take a scholarship paper in either or both of these subjects, the assessment will be made according to strict academic criteria and the focus of the activity will be to assess academic ability and potential. Scholarship papers are not offered in Art, Design Technology or Music; only Subject Scholarships are awarded in these subjects.

(d) If you select to take one of the scholarship papers in a Modern Foreign Language, there will be an oral assessment after the Scholarship Examinations.

(e) Students need to fill in Form A and return it by Friday 23 January 2026. All students will need to attach a sheet (maximum of one side of A4) detailing what contributions they have made to their present school community AND their contribution to the subjects for which they have entered. In addition, external candidates will be required to attach a letter from their present Head detailing such contributions.

(f) The examinations will take place on Monday 2 February 2026. All students who register will receive further details.

(g) Once the examination papers or practical tasks have been assessed, applicants will be invited to interview, which will take place w/c 2 February 2026.

(h) On the basis of the examination marks and the interviews, recommendations will be made to the Head about the awarding of scholarships and students will be informed. The school is unable to give feedback to unsuccessful candidates.

It is possible to take a scholarship examination paper in one of the subjects not available at King’s at GCSE level but available at A Level; however, you may feel more comfortable taking papers in subjects with which you are familiar and which a Head of Department at your present school has recommended.

In order to qualify for extra time in the Scholarship Examination an Educational Psychologist’s report from the school stating that the candidate has extra time and the percentage of extra time allowed, must be enclosed with the registration form. For internal candidates, extra time will be given automatically where they are entitled to such time.

The Ruth Court Mathematics Scholarship

In addition to taking the main Mathematics Scholarship paper, the Ruth Court Scholarship candidates will:

• Sit a thirty minute Mathematics paper consisting of open-ended mathematical problems.

• Make a ten minute presentation on a mathematical topic of their choice to members of the Mathematics department.

This scholarship may be awarded in addition to any other scholarship currently held. It may also be awarded in combination with an Academic Scholarship or Subject Scholarship. It may not be held in conjunction with an All-Rounder Scholarship. Those who already hold an Academic Scholarship and want to apply for a Ruth Court Scholarship need only sit the Ruth Court paper.

The Scholarship is awarded by the School, supported financially by the Old Girls’ Association, in memory of the significant contribution Miss Ruth Court made to King’s High, as an Old Girl and teacher of Mathematics for twenty-eight years.

We are delighted to invite King’s High students in Year 11 and external candidates in their final year of their GCSE course who have registered to join the Sixth Form at King’s, to apply for the Northgate Organ Scholarship. The school’s Organ was very kindly funded by two benefactors who have supported the school for a number of years. They have extended their generosity by also funding The Northgate Organ Scholarship. They are very excited to see the scholars flourish on this historic instrument.

In October 2020, King’s High became the proud owner of the Lady Susi Jeans organ as it moves home from Birmingham Conservatoire to the King’s High and Warwick Prep Rehearsal Studio in our newly opened Music School.

This famous organ was built in 1936 by Hill, Norman & Beard Ltd with pipework and voicing by Eule of Bautzen in the south-east of Germany, for the eminent physicist Sir James Jeans as a wedding present for his wife Lady Susi Jeans. Our inaugural Northgate Organ Scholar will be the first of what we hope will be many generations of instrumentalist able to gain insights through the use of such a historic organ.

Criteria

Candidates should normally have reached at least grade 6 (ABRSM) on the organ or grade 7 on piano. Candidates will be expected:

• To perform two short contrasting pieces on the organ. One piece should be written before 1750.

• To undertake a sight reading test on the organ which will be on three staves (i.e. including pedals).

• To undertake an aural test at appropriate grade level.

• To be interviewed by the Director of Music and Director of Music of the Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick. OR if the candidate is not currently an organist

• To perform two short contrasting pieces on the piano. One piece should be written before 1750.

• To undertake a sight reading test on the organ which will be on 2 staves (i.e. not including pedals). This will then be followed by a brief workshop on organ technique with the Director of Music of the Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick.

• To undertake an aural test at appropriate grade level.

• To be interviewed by the Director of Music and Director of Music of the Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick.

There is no compulsion to study music at A Level, however scholarship holders will be expected to make a full contribution to the musical life of the school. This may well involve the accompanying of choirs and other ensembles as necessary.

Assessment

Candidates will be assessed on their live performance during a formal audition. The panel will be looking for a candidate with strong performance technique and a high level of musicianship showing a strong level of understanding of the music played.

Process

All candidates are required to provide a maximum of one side of A4 paper in support of your application, which should include evidence of your high standard of performance.

External candidates will be required to provide a reference from their Head detailing their contribution to the school community and music at their present school, as well as a maximum of one side of A4 written by the candidate detailing their contribution to both the school community and music.

After applications have been received, a shortlist will be drawn up by the panel. Candidates who have been shortlisted will be notified and invited to attend an audition.

Deadline: Friday 23 January 2026.

Interviews: Interviews will be held on Monday 2 February 2026. Contact Director of Music, Adam Albrighton.

We are delighted to offer the King Henry VIII Scholarships which are open to pupils living in the CV34 postcode who are joining our senior schools in Year 7 or Year 12.

The scholarships – which usually involve a fee discount of 10% - aim to recognise those young people who demonstrate outstanding achievements or the potential to do so – whether that be academic achievement or all-around achievement more generally.

As a Foundation, we are proud to be a part of Warwick, and work closely with our community on a number of initiatives that aim to enable our community to realise their potential. We are committed to projects which make a difference to the lives of people who live in Warwick and the surrounding areas, and we are now proud to introduce the King Henry VIII Scholarships. These scholarships will, we hope, support talented local children to reach their full potential.

The King Henry VIII Scholarships can be awarded to either children who currently attend one of the Foundation schools, or children joining the Foundation at Year 7 or Year 12.

Unlike bursaries, the King Henry VIII Scholarships are not means-tested, but will be subject to annual review. In common with bursaries, they are competitive in nature. In addition, recipients must remain resident in CV34 for the duration of their time in the school to continue to benefit from this award.

Entry Stages

16+ (Sixth Form)

They may be awarded to external candidates, who demonstrate one or more of the following: 

• Outstanding academic achievement in entrance assessments 
• Outstanding academic potential 
• This may include All-round achievement 

They may be awarded to internal candidates who have demonstrated one or more of the following: 

• Outstanding academic progress and achievement  
• Outstanding academic potential 
• This may include All-round achievement