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Discover the range of King’s Worcester scholarships and bursaries available to pupils joining the school.
At King’s Worcester, we are proud to recognise achievement, nurture potential and widen access to an exceptional education through our Scholarships and Bursaries programme.
Our scholarships reward excellence across academic, creative and sporting disciplines, while our bursaries provide means-tested financial support to families who would benefit from assistance with school fees.
Whether your child excels academically, thrives creatively, performs musically, or demonstrates sporting promise, we are committed to helping talented young people flourish within the King’s community.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for pupils joining King’s Worcester at our main entry points:
- 11+ (Year 7)
- 13+ (Year 9)
- 16+ (Sixth Form)
Scholarship awards recognise both current achievement and future potential. Scholars are expected to contribute positively to school life through enthusiasm, commitment, leadership and participation.
Academic Scholarships
At King’s, we recognise and reward outstanding performance through the provision of scholarship awards. King’s Scholars are sought-after roles. Those who are awarded scholarships are required to set a positive example to the life of the school through their enthusiasm, commitment, intellectual curiosity and drive.
The school offers academic scholarships to new entrants at our main joining points of 11+, 13+ and 16+ (Year 7, Year 9 and Year 12).
An academic scholarship is an award made to a child who shows a high level of academic attainment and intellectual curiosity in our entrance examinations.
All candidates sitting an entrance test at 11+, 13+ or 16+ at our main entrance testing are automatically considered for an academic scholarship. (11+ candidates from our Prep Schools should sit the 11+ Entrance tests to be considered).
Art Scholarships
Our Art Scholarship programme aims to support committed and passionate pupils eager to refine and expand their artistic skills.Art Scholarships are awarded to pupils who demonstrate creativity, imagination and a genuine passion for the visual arts. We are looking for pupils with strong artistic potential who are eager to develop their skills, explore new ideas and contribute positively to the creative life of the school.
Assessment Process
11+ Entry (Year 7): Candidates are required to provide a portfolio comprising 12 pieces of non-school work, including drawing and evidence of personal artistic interests such as sketching, painting, 3D work, textiles or sculpture. Applicants also attend an informal two-hour workshop.
13+ and 16+ Entry (Years 9 & 12): Candidates are required to present a portfolio of 12 pieces of non-school work demonstrating creativity, technical ability and personal artistic interests across a range of media. Candidates also meet with the Head of Art to discuss their portfolio and artistic influences before participating in an informal two-hour workshop.
Drama Scholarships
At King’s, we aim to instil a love for the theatre and its varied art forms through a blend of practical, intellectual, and creative activities.
Drama Scholarships are awarded to pupils who demonstrate creativity, confidence and a genuine passion for performance. We are looking for pupils with strong potential who are eager to contribute to the vibrant performing arts culture at King’s Worcester through enthusiasm, commitment and participation.
Drama Scholars are encouraged to develop their performance skills across acting, movement and stagecraft, while taking a leading role in productions, workshops and wider co-curricular opportunities. Scholars may also benefit from opportunities such as the Spotlight Development Programme, which supports pupils through performance training, audition preparation and creative development.
Assessment Process
11+ Entry (Year 7): Candidates are required to submit a personal statement outlining their enthusiasm for drama, including examples of performance experience and creative involvement. They then attend an audition-style workshop which includes a practical drama workshop, an informal interview about their interests and experience, and a short performance in their chosen discipline.
13+ and 16+ Entry (Years 9 & 12): Applicants are required to submit a personal statement detailing their drama experience and enthusiasm for performance, including participation in school or external productions. Candidates are then invited to a Drama Scholarship Assessment, which includes an individual performance in a chosen discipline, participation in a drama lesson, and an interview with the Head of Drama about their experience and interests.
Music Scholarships
Music is a significant part of life at King’s, and the scope for musical involvement is vast. Historically, the music department at King’s has long been a centre of excellence and maintains strong links with Worcester Cathedral and the musical life of the city.
Those pupils who have a musical flair and passion could be eligible for music scholarships.
Assessment Process
Candidates are invited to perform:
- Two contrasting pieces on their principal instrument or voice
- One piece on a second instrument (if offered)
It is expected that the applicant will be at the AB/TCL standard below on his or her chosen instrument:
- 11+ Entry (Year 7): Grade 4
- 13+ Entry (Year 9): Grade 5
- 16+ Entry (Year 12): Grade 7
Music Scholars are expected to play a full part in musical life at the school and have a real passion for making music supporting the wider music community.
Sports Scholarships
King’s Worcester is synonymous with sporting excellence and our elite athletes play an important part in ensuring our continued success. Our sporting achievements are extensive, with teams and individual pupils regularly competing both at county and national level.
Sports Scholars are talented young men and women who relish the challenge of competing at the highest levels of school sport. They are expected to lead by example, both off and on the field, and are required to set high standards in training and matches. Sports Scholars are enrolled on our Athlete Development Programme. Here they have the opportunity to take part in strength and conditioning sessions from our school Strength and Conditioning Coach, as well as mentoring and regular performance meetings.
Assessment Process
Candidates are invited to attend a Sports Scholarship Assessment, which includes a range of practical activities, fitness and sport-specific sessions, together with an informal interview with the Foundation Director of Sport or Director of Sport.
- 11+ Entry (Year 7): Candidates attend a Sports Scholarship Assessment morning involving physical activities and an interview.
- 13+ Entry (Year 9): Pupils should be performing at — or showing the potential to reach — county, regional or national level, while representing at least two sports at school and club level.
- 16+ Entry (Year 12): Applicants should be at regional level or equivalent for rugby, hockey, football, netball, athletics, cricket, rowing and swimming where such opportunities exist.
New Entrant Bursaries
King’s recognises the significant sacrifice that many parents make to enable their children to benefit from an independent school education. We passionately believe that talented children should be able to enjoy all that a King’s education can offer, regardless of background or parental income.
Our bursaries can amount up to to 100% of school fees, and are means-tested. They are specifically targeted towards those applicants who would benefit most from this life-changing opportunity, and many of our most successful pupils are testament to our bursaries’ success.
Entrance Bursaries are awarded primarily to pupils entering the school at the ages of 11, 13 and 16. Depending on the availability of funds, Entrance Bursaries may be awarded to a pupil entering the senior school at other ages.
For more information on eligibility for bursaries, please see our Scholarships and Bursaries booklet or contact our Admissions Team.
Further Scholarship Information
Further Scholarship Information
The school follows the agreed policy and practice of the Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference (HMC) in the award of scholarships. In brief, our scholarship policy is as follows:
- No scholarship award shall exceed one third of fees in value.
- Scholarship awards only bring a discount in fees if awarded at the point of a pupil joining the school. Some scholarships are awarded during a pupil’s time at the school. Such scholarships are purely honorary. They are, in some cases, marked with book tokens.
- Occasionally, a pupil will be awarded a joint Academic and Music Scholarship. No pupil may hold combined scholarship awards worth more than a total of one third of fees.
- In cases of proven need, the value of scholarships may be augmented from the Bursary Fund; all such grants are means-tested.
- Awards are only retained by a pupil as long as their progress remains satisfactory.
Further details are included in the Terms and Conditions.
Get in Touch
Whether it be a Scholarship, Exhibition or Bursary, we would be very happy to answer any questions you may have and explain how they can help you. Just contact the Admissions Team on 01905 721742 or email registrar@ksw.org.uk.