Scholarships and bursaries

Scholarship awards are based on academic performance. A bursary is means-tested and based on financial need, your child’s performance in our entrance exam, an interview and the report received from your child’s current school.

We offer Bursaries, Academic, Music and Art scholarships at Year 7 entry. Academic, Art and Sports scholarships are available for Sixth Form entry. These are open to both current students and applications from outside Bablake.

The Bursary and Scholarship policy which can be found on our policies page for further information. If you need further help, please contact our Admissions team on 024 7627 1248 or bablakeadmissions@csfoundation.org.uk.

Year 7 entry

Every year there is a high level of interest in scholarships and children wishing to be considered for any of our scholarships have to sit the entrance exam.

Academic Scholarship

Should you child perform particularly well in the entrance exam, we will contact you to invite them to attend a Scholarship Day where they will take part in a carousel of activities and have an interview with the Head.

All prospective pupils will be automatically considered for an Academic Scholarship – there is no need to register for this separately.

The award of an Academic Scholarship will be based on your child’s performance in the entrance exam, their last school report, a reference and an interview with the Head, which will take place later in November.

Music Scholarship

Awards are given for instrumental or vocal accomplishment alone, but prospective pupils must reach the minimum academic standard in the entrance exam to qualify for admission to our school. We expect applicants to have attained or be working towards a standard of Grade 4 ABRSM or equivalent on at least one instrument.

Alongside their application we will also require a reference from their current Music teacher outlining their commitment to music activities and the submission of a recorded performance.

A shortlist of applicants will be invited to an interview and audition in which they will perform at least one piece, talk generally about their musical experience and aspirations, and undertake some aural tests.

Art Scholarship

Pupils wishing to be considered for an Art Scholarship will need to show natural ability and be enthusiastic individuals who make the subject part of not only their school life but also their free time.

Applicants are asked to submit a portfolio of recent work and should bring this to the School on the day of the Entrance Exam. A shortlist of applicants will be invited to take part in an observed drawing exercise and a short interview with their portfolio of work. Inclusion on the shortlist will be dependent upon the necessary academic standards being met in the Entrance Exam.

Sixth Form Scholarships

A number of Academic, Art, Performing Arts and Sports scholarships are available for Sixth Form entry. These are open to both current students and applications from outside Bablake.

Academic Scholarship

For the Academic Scholarship, an applicant should be capable of achieving, and be predicted by his/her school to achieve 9/8 grades in all the subjects at GCSE that are chosen for A Level. Scholars will almost without exception gain a majority of 9/8 grades in their GCSE subjects.

Those applying for an Academic Scholarship will also sit a written test and be interviewed.

Art Scholarship

Students wishing to be considered for an Art Scholarship will need to show considerable natural ability and will have begun to reach high standards of proficiency in their creative work in terms of technique, development of ideas and their understanding of the subject.

We will be looking for enthusiastic individuals who make the subject a major part of not only their school life but also their free time, and are able to respond to the creative possibilities of the subject.

Applicants are asked to submit a portfolio of recent work.

Performing Arts Scholarship

For the Performing Arts Scholarship, an applicant should have a specialism in Music, Drama or a combination of both. They must be able to demonstrate performance skills equivalent to Grade 6 on an instrument, in musical theatre or in acting. The applicant should also be able to demonstrate significant exposure and experience in performance, as well as an enthusiasm to be involved in all aspects of the Performing Arts at Bablake.

Students interested in applying for a Performing Arts Scholarship will need to send a letter to the Headmaster, with information about instruments played, grades achieved and orchestral/choral involvement or evidence of performance in musical theatre or in acting.

Sports Scholarship

For the Sports Scholarship, an applicant should be achieving a high level of performance, County level or equivalent in any major sport offered by the School, and should also demonstrate leadership qualities and acommitment to school sport.

Students who would like to apply for a Sports Scholarship will need to send a letter to the Headmaster which should include their sporting achievements, leadership credentials, co-curricular activities, GCSE subjects being studied and intended A Level choices.

Bursaries

Bursary awards are means and academically tested. These financial awards are designed to assist pupils who demonstrate exceptional academic standards and the potential to benefit from the education and opportunities that we offer, but whose family may not be able to make the full payment of school fees.

The Coventry School Foundation Governors and the Head may award bursaries after considering the overall admissions process, alongside a detailed review of parental finances. Those who perform at the highest standard academically and who are eligible will be given due consideration but may not all be offered an award.

Please note that early application is advised since we require an additional completed bursary application and the submission of all supporting documents. Late or incomplete applications may not be considered.

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