• Year 9 Scholarships

Year 9 Scholarships

Listed below are the scholarships and awards that are offered for entry into Year 9 at Badminton School for September 2024. Applications are open to both  external candidates who have completed the registration form (on the website) and current Badminton Year 8 girls.

All candidates must sit the required assessments below as needed, plus the relevant scholarship assessments and have an interview with a member of the Senior Leadership Team. The scholarship application must be received at Badminton School by Monday 16 October 2023 along with the online registration (external candidates only).

Entrance assessment papers and interviews for entry in September 2023 will be held at Badminton on Wednesday 15 November and Scholarship assessments on  Thursday 16 November 2023.

Candidates may apply for only one scholarship or award unless applying for an Academic Scholarship when we will accept a second application in another category, only one will be awarded.

Please read the information below and our Awards and Bursaries policy for more information and to check eligibility. If you have any questions, contact the Admission Team at admissions@badmintonschool.co.uk

Academic Scholarship

The Academic Scholarship is aimed at pupils who show a genuine interest in the academic side of School life and are prepared to be an academic role model to other pupils. 

Candidates are required to take the following assessments:

  • Humanities Paper
  • Science Paper
  • Interview
  • School Reference
  • In addition to the above, external applicants will also need to sit our English and Maths papers, as well as an online test (verbal and non-verbal reasoning)

To apply for this award please complete the Academic Scholarship Application Form

Art Scholarship

The Art Scholarship will be offered to girls with a talent in the creative arts and will be expected to make a significant contribution to the life of the Art Department.

Candidates are required to take the following assessments:

  • Art Practical Assessment
  • Present a Portfolio of their Art
  • Interview
  • School Reference
  • In addition to the above, external applicants will also need to sit our English and Maths papers, as well as an online test (verbal and non-verbal reasoning)

As candidates will take a practical Art assessment, it must be taken at the School.

To apply for this award please complete the Art Scholarship Application Form

Music Scholarship

The Music Scholarship is for girls who are passionate about the importance of Music and work to ensure it plays a key role in the life of the School. Candidates are expected to have achieved at least Grade 6 standard in their first instrument.

Candidates are required to take the following assessments:

  • Music Audition in first study instrument (includes voice) as well as a chosen second study if applicable. The audition should consist of two contrasting pieces on the first study instrument, and one piece on the second study. Candidates should state which pieces of music they will be performing on the Application Form, and should provide piano parts in advance if accompaniment is required.
  • Interview
  • School Reference
  • In addition to the above, external applicants will also need to sit our English and Maths papers, as well as an online test (verbal and non-verbal reasoning)

Overseas candidates may submit their audition by video.

Please email your highest grade certificate for both instruments/voice to admissions@badmintonschool.co.uk

To apply for this award please complete the Music Scholarship Application Form

All Rounder Award

The All-Rounder Award acknowledges achievement or potential in a wide range of different areas, achievements can be in School or out of School. Candidates are required to take the following assessments:

Candidates are required to take the following assessments:

  • Online Test (Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning)
  • English Paper
  • Mathematics Paper
  • Present a portfolio of their achievements during an interview
  • School Reference

To apply for this award please complete the All Rounder Award Application Form

Drama Scholarship

Drama Scholars will be creative, dynamic and confident individuals, knowledgeable about Drama and able to lead, and be led, by others. A Drama Scholar will have a passion for theatre and performance. They will have a strong interest in performing and will be expected to take part in the School productions. Scholars will also show an interest in watching theatre productions and take part in theatre trips where appropriate. Scholars should show keen interest in becoming fully involved in the life of the Drama Department.

Candidates are required to take the following assessments:

  • Perform two contrasting monologues, both from published plays of the candidates choice, one of which should be from a Shakespearean play. The pieces will need to demonstrate a difference in characters or theatre styles.  Each monologue should last no longer than two minutes and should be performed off-book with a copy provided for the audition.
  • A short, informal discussion with the Head of Drama about the candidate's Drama experience. 
  • Interview
  • School Reference
  • In addition to the above, external applicants will also need to sit our English and Maths papers, as well as an online test (verbal and non-verbal reasoning)

As candidates will take a practical Drama assessment, this will be taken at the School.

To apply for this award please complete the Drama Scholarship Application Form

Sport Scholarship

Badminton values sport as an important part of its holistic education and is keen to encourage those with specific interest and skill in this field. Candidates will demonstrate a high level of performance in their chosen sport or multitude of sports, with potential to excel/progress within the National Governing Body’s framework of player development.

Candidates are required to take the following assessments:

  • Sport Assessment of Skills including core physical abilities (e.g. strength, speed, power, agility), as well as generic and sports specific skills (through drills and small sided games). 
  • Interview
  • School Reference
  • Report(s) on the ability and attitude of the candidate from the candidate’s current PE teachers and/or coaches
  • In addition to the above, external applicants will also need to sit our English and Maths papers, as well as an online test (verbal and non-verbal reasoning)

Please request written reference(s) from current PE teachers and/or coaches and email to admissions@badmintonschool.co.uk after submitting your application.

As there is a practical Sport assessment, this  must be taken at the School.

To apply for this award please complete the Sport Scholarship Application Form

STEM Scholarship

The STEM Scholarship is aimed at pupils who show a genuine interest in the STEM side of School life and are prepared to be a STEM role model to other pupils.

All candidates are required to take the following assessments:

  • STEM Scholarship Paper
  • Interview
  • School Reference
  • In addition to the above, external applicants will also need to sit our English and Maths papers, as well as an online test (verbal and non-verbal reasoning)

To apply for this award please complete the STEM Scholarship Application Form