Criteria for application

7+ Scholarships

Hallfield School is delighted to offer a limited number of scholarships to children as they enter Year 3. Our prestigious Scholarship Programme recognises the exceptional abilities of children that attend Hallfield School across a number of disciplines. The Scholarship Programme extends the talents and interests of scholars through special opportunities outside of the standard curriculum they receive at Hallfield. All scholars must represent the school to the highest standards. Attendance and punctuality levels must remain above 95%, with uniform, academic and behaviour standards adhered to at all times.

Things to note

Both internal and external applicants will be required to attend an Academic Scholarship assessment day on Saturday 25 January regardless of which scholarship they are applying for.

External candidates who submit the scholarship application form below will be required to complete a registration form and pay a £100 registration fee if they have not already done so. They will need to attend a taster day ahead of the Academic Scholarship assessment on 25 January 2025, so we encourage early submission of applications.

Scholarship criteria guidance

Below sets out the criteria for application across Academic, ART, Chess, Music and Sport. Applications for children entering Year 3 in September 2025 are now open and will close on Friday 10 January, 9:00am GMT.

Academic scholarships

Children applying for an Academic Scholarship should be working consistently at an academic level significantly above that of the age expected level. They should possess an excellent attitude towards learning and a passion for academic growth and development.

Art

Children applying for an Art Scholarship should have a passion for art and creativity. They should demonstrate a strong aptitude and creativity in visual arts, including painting, drawing, sculpture or digital art. They should regularly complete art work outside of the classroom environment and may even attend a regular art class outside of school.

Chess

Applicants will attend a chess club and play regularly. They will perform at a high standard relative to peers and have a mean standardised score for Maths, English and CAT above 100.

Music

Music Scholars will demonstrate a passion for music and play at least one instrument to Grade 3 standard. They will have a mean standardised score for Maths, English and CAT above 100.

Sport

Applicants will be the best at a major sport in their year group (Football, Rugby Hockey, Netball and Cricket). This will have been seen in games sessions or through performance on the scholarship assessment day. They will attend one or more sports clubs outside of school and perform at a high standard relative to peers. Sport Scholars will have a mean standardised score for Maths, English and CAT above 100.

7+ scholarship application form

Child's first name(Required)

Child's surname(Required)

Child's date of birth(Required)

Parent's first name(Required)

Parent's surname(Required)

Parent's email(Required)

Parent's phone number(Required)

Please indicate the academic year that your child plans to join Year 3(Required)

September 2025

September 2026

September 2027

Please tick the scholarship(s) that you would like to be assessed for:(Required)

7+ Academic

7+ Art

7+ Chess

7+ Music

7+ Sport

For each of the scholarships you have indicated, please provide supporting information about your child's experience, achievements and interests or ambitions (e.g. music grades, sporting teams, academic clubs, prizes etc). Please indicate how they meet the criteria as set out above.(Required)

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