Scholarships & Bursaries

As well as the prestige that comes with being a Read School Scholar, pupils can expect a fee remission of up to 25%.

Candidates complete the Academic Scholarship application form attached and will be invited to sit papers in English and Maths, plus verbal reasoning (VRQ).

If a candidate is looking for a Sixth Form Scholarship place, our expectation is that the candidate would be predicted to gain a minimum of 6 GCSE passes at grade 7-9 (A*/A). The scholarship would be confirmed following publication of GCSE results.

Read School is a centre of excellence for sport and has a good reputation in interschool matches, especially for a small school. Several Read pupils play competitive sport at County or national level, outside school.

A small number of Sports Scholarships are offered for performance in a sport which is currently played at Read School, and can be applied for by completing a Sports Scholarship application form. As well as supplying references, candidates will be required to demonstrate their ability in the sport and to attend an interview with the Head of PE.

Candidates will be expected to provide a portfolio of work for examination by the Head of Creative Arts and their team. Sixth Form applicants should also be predicted grade 7-9 (A*/A) in Art/DT at GCSE level. Art/DT Scholarships can be applied for by completing an Art /DT Scholarship application form.

Music: Candidates prepare a short programme featuring each instrument they play, including singing. The standard on the primary instrument should be at least Associated Board Grade 3, although formal examinations are not essential. Candidates will also take simple sight-reading and aural tests with the Director of Music.

Performing Arts: Candidates should prepare a short piece to be performed for the Head of Drama. They will be assessed on their performance and their response to unseen stimuli and creative tasks. 

Both Music and Performing Arts Scholarships are applied for by completing a Music / Drama Scholarship application form.

Read Scholarships are available for boarding pupils, offering up to 25% off boarding fees for outstanding talent or significant all-round contribution. 

All applications for scholarships must be completed fully, and returned no later than the annual closing date of 31st January, for entry the following September.

Read School reserves the right to review a scholarship or exhibition award if a pupil’s conduct or achievements falls short of expected standards.

Read School is committed to maintaining broad access for talented pupils who would benefit from an education at the School by offering financial support towards the payment of fees to parents who would otherwise be unable to afford them.

In certain circumstances the value of a scholarship or exhibition may be supplemented with bursaries which offer a discount on fees and are means tested. The value of the bursary award is dependent on a number of factors such as household income, savings and assets, investments and personal situation. A ‘typical’ bursary may provide a fee discount of between 5% and 25% and is subject to the availability of funds.

If you are interested in finding out more about bursaries, please request an application form from the Bursar or Head’s PA.

For further information, please contact us on 01757 618248 or  headspa@readschool.co.uk