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Discover the range of King’s Worcester scholarships and bursaries available to pupils joining the school.
We are committed to recognising talent and widening access through a combination of merit-based awards and financial aid at King’s Worcester, ensuring that as many pupils as possible can benefit from a King’s education.
If you are exploring private school scholarships in Worcester or looking for independent school bursaries in the UK, King’s Worcester offers a variety of opportunities to support both excellence and accessibility.
Our King’s Worcester scholarships reward academic, artistic, and sporting achievement, while King’s Worcester bursaries provide means-tested financial support to families.
Scholarships
Scholarships Available by Entry Point
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).
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.
- Music scholarship assessment takes the form of an instrument or vocal performance of two contrasting pieces of music. If a second instrument is offered (which is by no means mandatory), one piece of music is required for each instrument. It is expected that the candidate will be at the AB/TCL standard below on his or her chosen instrument.
11+ Grade 4
13+ Grade 5
16+ Grade 7 (Grade 5 for the second instrument - Those awarded a music scholarship will be expected to play a full part in musical life at the school.
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.
Assessments for Sports Scholarships will be by invitation. Pupils will be invited to a sports assessment morning, which will involve a full programme of activities. They will be assessed in a series of physical activities including fitness, agility and the ability to adapt to specific sporting situations.
Art & Drama Scholarships
Our Art & Drama Scholarship programmes aim to support committed and passionate pupils eager to refine and expand their theatrical or artistic skills. Scholars are expected to set a high standard, inspiring their peers through leadership and dedication. In return, we provide exceptional coaching, nurturing the next generation of arts professionals.
• We are looking for potential; those with a passion for the performing arts and theatre or visual arts, those who are dedicated to honing their craft and creating dramatics of the highest standard.
• You are likely to immerse yourself in live arts experiences, regularly attending arts events, and drawing inspiration from the existing high quality work of others in the arts industry.
• We value individuals who will be good role models for others, who will lead by example, seize opportunities and lead their own projects.
Drama candidates will also have the opportunity to be part of the school’s Spotlight Development Programme – this offers a unique opportunity for pupils to enhance their skills through core, classical repertoire (with an additional musical theatre strand available for selected pupils).
Spotlight prepares pupils for future external auditions and instils a deep sense of accomplishment and growth.
Those in the arts will receive individualised specialist mentoring. The Art School hosts regular private viewings and exhibitions.
The Art and Drama Scholarship Assessments will be by invitation.
Drama pupils will take part in a Performing Arts Workshop (or present a theatre design portfolio) and have an interview with the Head of Drama.
Art applicants will showcase their portfolio and have an interview with our Head of Art.
How to Apply
To apply for King’s Worcester scholarships or bursaries, families should:
- Register their child with the school
- Indicate interest in scholarships and/or bursaries
- Complete the relevant application forms
- Attend assessments or auditions where required
Bursary applications must typically be submitted alongside admissions applications to ensure full consideration.
Scholarship and Bursaries Guide
Our Scholarship and Bursaries Guide for 2027-2028 entry will be available here shortly.
In the meantime, if you have any questions about our Scholarship and Bursary offering, please do contact our Admissions Team on 01905 721742 or email registrar@ksw.org.uk.
Important Dates for September 2027/2028 Entrance
The important dates for Scholarship & Bursary application deadlines can be found on our Admissions page here.
Scholarship & Bursary Deadlines
Supporting Access to King’s Worcester
Providing access to a King’s education is a key priority. Through our King’s Worcester bursaries and scholarships programme, we aim to remove financial barriers and support pupils with the potential to thrive.
Speak to Our Admissions Team
If you would like to learn more about King’s Worcester scholarships, bursaries, or financial aid at King’s Worcester, our admissions team will be happy to guide you through the process and discuss your individual circumstances in confidence.
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.