Scholarships

At Kew House School, we recognise and support excellence in every form — academic achievement, creativity, performance and contribution to school life.

If you have a question which is not answered on our website, please contact our Admissions Team by phone on 020 8742 2038 (option 3) or by email at admissions@kewhouseschool.com.

Scholarship Application Deadlines (for September 2027)

  • Year 12 (16+) – Friday 13th November 2026
  • Year 7 (11+) – Friday 4th December 2026

Scholarship Categories

We offer scholarships in the following areas:

* Please note that there is no Y7 entry academic scholarship application form, this is decided based on interview, ISEB results and school reference).

Year 7 Scholarships (11+ Entry)

Academic Scholarships

All applicants for Year 7 entry are automatically considered for an Academic Scholarship as part of the admissions process. Assessment includes:

  • Interview
  • Written assessment
  • School references
  • Review by the Senior Leadership Team

Specialist Scholarships

Applicants may apply for additional awards in:

  • Art
  • Design & Technology
  • Drama
  • Music
  • Sport

Each involves an assessment and interview with the relevant Head of Department.

Year 12 Scholarships (16+ Entry)

Available Awards:

  • Academic
  • Art
  • Design & Technology
  • Drama
  • Music
  • Sport
  • Gardener (All-Rounder)

Academic Scholarships

Year 12 scholarships are awarded at three key points each year:

  1. Autumn Term (Application Stage)
  • Open to internal and external Year 11 students.
  • Apply by clicking on the button below to submit the application

Year 12 Academic Scholarship Application Form

  1. Spring Term
  • Based on excellence in mock GCSE exams (current KHS pupils).
  1. Summer (GCSE Results)
  • Awarded to students achieving outstanding GCSE grades.

Specialist Scholarships

Applicants may also apply for specialist awards in Art, Design & Technology, Drama, Music or Sport.

Each includes an assessment and interview with the relevant Head of Department.

Gardener Scholarships (All-Rounder Award)

The Gardener Scholarship celebrates pupils who:

  • Excel academically
  • Demonstrate talent in at least one specialist area
  • Contribute positively to school life and reflect the school’s values

There is no separate application for the Gardener Scholarship; recipients are nominated by the Headmaster and Scholarship Committee.

Application & Selection Process

  • All scholarship applications are reviewed by the Scholarship Committee.
  • If applications exceed available capacity, shortlisted candidates will be invited to assessment/interview.
  • Additional references may be requested.

Late Scholarships

Kew House identifies and rewards emerging talent throughout a pupil’s time at school.

Late Scholarships may be awarded following nomination by the Headmaster and approval by the Board.

Scholarship Offers

Offers will be sent by email on the last day of the first half of the Spring Term, in line with Year 7 Offers Day.

Further awards may be made after GCSE results in the summer.

Art Scholarship

Art scholarships will be awarded to prospective Year 7 and Sixth Form students who show an exceptional ability in Art. Commitment will be demonstrated through a diverse portfolio of work that reveals an enquiring mind and ability to explore ideas at a high level. Applicants should be able to critically analyse works of art in depth and discuss current and past exhibitions and visits to museums and galleries.

Assessment interview detail:

  • Portfolio presentation of the applicant’s own work
  • A short supervised practical task

Fill out our online form.

Submitting a portfolio of work for art at Kew House School

As part of your application to study art at Kew House school, we would like you to submit a portfolio of your work for department review. This is so that we can understand your experience of art so far, how you communicate your creative intentions, and your passion and understanding of the subject. Akin to an application for art school, your portfolio should include:

  • Evidence of your final pieces you have made, either within school-based projects or independent work
  • Examples of research that shows the development of your ideas. This can be anything from drawings, notes, textiles, digital media, and even sculptures. Again, this does not have to just come from schoolwork.
  • Examples of drawing
  • Annotations to indicate the scale of out-of-sketchbook work and the media used to create it
  • Try to include a range of artistic practices, i.e. painting, photography, sculpture, film, animation, sound, installation, etc
  • Any examples of creative work from your own independent projects. This could be social media accounts, blogs, paid or commissioned work, clubs or workshops you have attended in your own time, life drawing classes, etc.

Please submit your portfolio in digital form through email, as a pdf. Aim for no more than 6 images. Submissions should be sent to simon.hook@kewhouseschool.com by the deadline specified in your email.

Design & Technology Scholarship

Design & Technology scholarships will be awarded to prospective Year 7 and Sixth Form students who show an exceptional ability in Design and Technology/Product Design. Commitment will be demonstrated through a diverse portfolio of work that reveals an enquiring mind and ability to explore ideas at a high level. Applicants should be able to critically analyse works of art in depth and discuss current and past exhibitions and visits to museums and galleries.

Assessment interview detail:

  • Portfolio presentation of the applicant’s own work
  • A short supervised practical task

Fill out our online form.

Drama Scholarship

Drama scholars will demonstrate promise as a performer, as a director, a stage manager or designer. Their commitment to the performing arts will be matched by a willingness to share that passion with others in the School community. Applicants will have already contributed to school productions or out of school performances, either on stage or backstage. Additional commitment to the field will have been shown by regular engagement with live theatre, plus any assessments taken (e.g. LAMDA) will have been rewarded with strong grades and marks.

Assessment interview detail:

  • Applicants will take part in a workshop that will seek to examine their chosen specialist area(s).

Fill out our online form.

 

Music Scholarship

Music scholarships are awarded to pupils with a passionate interest in music-making and aptitude to match. Successful candidates are likely to have shown progression though ABRSM, Trinity, Rock School or an alternative recognised assessment programmes, although candidates who have not taken grade examinations will be considered if they can demonstrate working at an equitable level. Year 7 Music Scholars will be working at or beyond the equivalent of ABRSM practical Grade 4 in one instrument coupled with proficiency in a second instrument or a commitment to singing, whilst in possession of the award. Year 12 Music Scholars will be expected to have attained at least Grade 6 in one instrument and be committed to or having passed ABRSM Grade 5 Theory of Music. Music Scholars will include Music within their GCSE or A level portfolio and commit to participating in solo and ensemble performances during the period of their award.

Assessment interview detail:

  • Applicants will be asked to perform a short work of their choosing
  • A short vocal exercise will be included as appropriate

Fill out our online form.

Sport Scholarship

 

Sports scholars will have a basis of first team school experience with the addition of county, regional or national representation in at least one sport. Sports Scholars are committed to representing the School, whilst maintaining their representative commitments. The School will work with partners to support the development pathway of young athletes. Sport Scholars will show leadership through enthusiastic commitment.

Assessment interview detail:

  • An individual and group, physical activity will be used to assess the aptitude and responses of the applicants

Fill out our online form.

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