Scholarships

Radnor House Sevenoaks offers a range of Academic, Art, Drama, Music, Sport and Values (All Rounder) scholarships for entry into Year 4, Year 7, Year 9 and the Sixth Form.

The award of a scholarship not only brings with it financial reward, it also provides an exciting framework and pathway for our scholars to pursue and develop their passions and skills. All our scholarships have bespoke scholarship programmes which include personal mentoring and an extensive enrichment programme which all scholars are expected to take part in to stretch and challenge themselves.

Scholarships are typically worth between 5%- 10% of the annual tuition fee but may, in exceptional circumstances, be increased through the award of an Outstanding Scholarship which is entirely at the Scholarship Board's discretion. In addition, means tested bursaries worth up to 50% of the tuition fee, are also available but only after a scholarship has been awarded.

Scholarships are available at Year 7, Year 9 and Sixth Form for both internal and external candidates. Scholarships will not be awarded, nor the financial reward increased, at any other point in a child’s educational journey through Radnor House.

Once awarded, a scholarship will stay with the award holder throughout their time at Radnor House provided that they continue to show appropriate effort, enthusiasm and performance, and is dependent on good conduct. Radnor House reserves the right to withdraw awards at any point if, in the opinion of the Head, and after monitoring procedures, the award holder is performing significantly below expectations or in cases of serious misconduct.

Scholarship applications for internal pupils should be submitted in the same way as external applicants, as outlined below.

Candidates may apply for more than one scholarship but no more than one will be awarded.

The school offers Academic, Art, Drama, Music, Sport and Values (All-Rounder) scholarships. We know that pupils continue to develop as they move through Senior School and so these scholarships are available for internal and external candidates at Year 9 and Sixth Form. Late candidates will be considered for academic scholarships only.

For those pupils who are already in possession of a scholarship and continue to make significant and rapid development in their particular area of interest there is also the opportunity to apply for an enhanced Outstanding Scholarship at Year 9 and Sixth Form. Internal candidates should apply in the same way as external candidates.

Our Expectations of Scholars

	YEAR 7-8	YEAR 9-11	YEAR 12 & 13

ART	All scholars meet with Head of Art weekly for an extracurricular session. Expected to attend at least one art club a week and enter work into ISA and national Art competitions	All scholars meet with Head of Art weekly for an extracurricular session. Must take GCSE Art. Expected to attend at least one art club a week and enter work into ISA and national Art competitions	All scholars meet with Head of Art weekly for an extracurricular session. Must take A level Art and run an art club open to Year 7 and 8 pupils.

SPORT	Expected to attend 2 x strength and conditioning sessions/week and pre-season training programme. Swimmers expected to attend Radnor swim squad. Expected to attend all invited enrichment talks, fitness testing and mentor meetings. Be a sporting role model, assist in coaching/officiating younger pupils. Support faculty in marketing activities	Expected to attend 2 x strength and conditioning sessions/week and pre-season training programme. Swimmers expected to attend Radnor swim squad. Expected to attend all invited enrichment talks, fitness testing and mentor meetings. Be a sporting role model, assist in coaching/officiating younger pupils. Support faculty in marketing activities	Expected to attend 2 x strength and conditioning sessions/week and pre-season training programme. Swimmers expected to attend Radnor swim squad. Expected to attend all invited enrichment talks, fitness testing and mentor meetings. Be a sporting role model, assist in coaching/officiating younger pupils. Support faculty in marketing activities

DRAMA	All scholars would be taking part in co-curricular Drama clubs, including Arts excellence offerings and school productions	All scholars would be taking GCSE Drama and participating in school productions, the Drama excellence programme or co-curricular clubs and attending trips and visits where appropriate	All scholars would be taking A level Drama and supporting their subject by engaging with Speech and Drama solo, paired or group lessons in addition where possible. They must participate in school productions and support with KS3 clubs and give their time to faculty events to advocate for the subject.

MUSIC	All scholars would be taking part in co-curricular Music groups, engaging with the Music excellence programme and the school musical productions	All scholars would be taking part in co-curricular Music groups and school musical productions, concerts and events and will take Music GCSE. It is expected they will have instrumental lessons to support their study of Music	All scholars would be taking part in co-curricular Music groups, supporting the school productions, taking Music A level and supporting their subject by engaging with additional solo instrumental lessons in addition where possible. They must advocate for the subject and support the faculty at internal and external events.

ACADEMIC	All scholars are expected to part in at least 2 co-curricular Academic clubs	All scholars are expected to part in at least 2 co-curricular Academic clubs, one of which should lead to a competition.	All scholars are expected to part in at least 2 co-curricular Academic clubs, one of which should lead to a competition.

VALUES	All scholars are expected to part in at least 2 co-curricular clubs, one of which is Academic.	All scholars are expected to part in at least 2 co-curricular clubs, one of which is Academic.	All scholars are expected to part in at least 2 co-curricular clubs, one of which is Academic.

Academic Scholarships

All pupils applying for entry at Year 7, Year 9 or Sixth Form (internal and external) are automatically considered for an academic scholarship. For internal and external Year 11 pupils, Sixth Form Academic Scholarships will be based on their mock GCSE results and school reports.

Art, Drama, Music and Sport Scholarships

Pupils with a particular talent in Art, Drama, Music or Sport are invited to apply for a place on the scholarship programme so they can continue to make significant and rapid development in their area of interest.

For Art, Drama and Music scholars, there is an expectation that scholars will opt to study GCSEs in those subjects.

Values Scholarship

We understand that young people do not always fit into a specific category but rather have a broad range of skills and interests. The Values Scholarship is awarded to those pupils entering Year 7 and Sixth Form who can demonstrate a considerable commitment to the school’s values of Respect, Courage, Excellence and Perseverance in a range of disciplines. Values Scholarships are not awarded to those entering Year 9.

Exhibitions

An exhibition may be awarded to pupils who have performed well during the assessment process, but who narrowly miss out on a scholarship. The exhibition carries a one-off fee remission and does not include entry onto the scholarship programme. Only scholars may apply for a means tested bursary.

Scholarship Applications

Further details about the scholarships, plus how to apply, can be found on the following links:

Academic Scholarships

Values Scholarships

Year 4 Scholarships