Palmers Green High School

11+ Academic Scholarships and Awards

At 11+ the School offers Academic Scholarships and Subject Awards, for which internal and external candidates are equally eligible. The Scholarships or Subject Awards may be awarded to candidates who perform well in the 11+ entrance examinations in Mathematics and English and at interview. All candidates sitting the entrance examination on the specified date will be considered for Scholarships and Subject Awards.

Scholarships and Subject Awards may be offered to the candidate or candidates who have, in the opinion of the Headmistress, achieved a high standard of attainment relative not only to the other candidates but also to the standards set by the School. If no candidate meets these requirements, then the School reserves the right to not offer any Scholarships or Subject Awards.

11+ Art Scholarship

Art Scholarships are offered to candidates who show a genuine enthusiasm for Art and Design and are fascinated by, or passionate about, a particular aspect of the arts curriculum. Art Scholars not only have exceptional technical skills but also use their creative and inquiring minds to find new approaches towards media and techniques. Art Scholars should show outstanding achievement or potential in a particular artistic area and stretch themselves, extending their learning by continually developing their skills.

11+ Drama Scholarship

Drama Scholarships are offered to candidates who demonstrate a natural talent, enthusiasm and potential for Drama. They should be confident performers who are reliable and committed to achieving at a high level in Drama. It is hoped that they are already making a good contribution to Drama at their current school and/or in the local community.

11+ Sports Scholarship

Sports Scholarships are offered to candidates who show the potential to be successful at an advanced or elite level. All candidates should represent their current school team/s at a level of excellence and should be involved in sporting clubs outside of school. Representative experience or its equivalent at county level or above should be aspired to. A passion for sport, commitment, motivation, dedication and a positive attitude are fundamental traits required by the candidates.

11+ Music Scholarship

Music Scholarships are offered to candidates who demonstrate a natural talent, enthusiasm and potential for Music. Candidates should have reached at least Grade 4 Associated Board standard on their instrument(s). They should be confident performers who are reliable and committed to achieving at a high level in Music. Ideally, they will already be making a good contribution to Music at their current school and/or in the local community. It is hoped that they will take Music for GCSE and apply to become the Performing Arts Prefect in their final year. Music Scholars are expected to take part in the wide range of extra-curricular Music activities that are available which include choirs, orchestras and ensembles.

Bursaries at Year 7

A number of means-tested Bursaries giving assistance towards the tuition fees are available for entrance into the School at 11+. Bursary forms are available from the School on request, and all parents wishing to be considered for a Bursary should complete and submit this form before 1st November in the year of application. Before requesting a Bursary form, parents must first register their daughter for a place.

Bursaries at Year 3

The School offers a limited number of means-tested Bursaries for pupils entering the School at Year 3 onwards. To be considered for a Bursary, parents must complete and submit the Bursary application form at the time of registration and no later than the date of the child’s entrance assessment.