Scholarship
Policy for the Award of Scholarships & Bursaries
New Hall School offers scholarships and awards at 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry. 11+ and 13+ scholarships are assessed separately for boys and girls and each scholarship is offered in both the Boys’ Division and Girls’ Division. Assessment is based on performance in the New Hall entrance assessments as appropriate to the point of entry. The current Headteacher’s report/reference and the interview play an important part in the assessment process. A student may be in receipt of only one scholarship at any one time. All scholarships are net of prompt payment discount. Preference may be given to Catholics and boarders where candidates of a similar ability are being considered for scholarships. Subject to availability of funds, an additional means-tested remission of up to 100% of fees may be awarded to a recipient of a scholarship, if the school fees would otherwise be unaffordable. The school celebrates the honour of all scholarship achievements. Students who win scholarships gain an important benefit in terms of the public recognition, media coverage, school references, university admissions and job applications. In the event that parents do not require the fee remission attached to a scholarship in order to afford the school fees, they are invited to donate part or all of the fee remission to a designated bursaries fund.
11+ Scholarships
11+ Hawley Open Scholarship
This is awarded on academic merit. The scholarship is worth 50% of fees. In the event that two exceptional candidates demonstrate an equivalent academic standard, two such scholarships may be awarded.
11+ New Hall Open Scholarships
These 3 scholarships are awarded on academic merit. They are each worth 20% of fees.
11+ Diocesan Scholarship
This academic scholarship is awarded to a Catholic studenwho is currently attending a voluntary-aided Catholic primary school, and who has attended this school for at least the final two years. The award is worth 50% of fees.
11+ Catholic Independent Schools’ Scholarship
This academic scholarship is awarded to a Catholic student who is currently attending a Catholic independent school and who has attended this school for at least the final two years. The award is worth 50% of fees.
11+ Anderson Sports Scholarship
The award is worth 25% of fees. Proven sporting ability/interests will be the basis for selection and potential will also be assessed. Priority will be given to candidates who excel in at least two of the school’s major sports (rugby, hockey, netball, cricket, tennis, swimming and athletics). Candidates will be assessed for the scholarship by the Director of Sport.
11+ Music Scholarship
The scholarship is worth one-third of fees, plus tuition fees for up to two instruments. The school looks for evidence of future potential as well as current achievements. The Principal has the discretion to split the scholarship and award two scholarships, each worth 20% of fees, plus music tuition in one instrument. Candidates will be assessed for the scholarship by the Director of Music.
13+ Scholarships
13+ New Hall Open Scholarship/s (external candidates)
This is awarded on academic merit. The scholarship is worth 50% of fees. In the event that two exceptional candidates demonstrate an equivalent academic standard, two such scholarships may be awarded.
13+ Music Scholarship (external candidates)
The scholarship is worth one-third of fees, plus tuition fees for up to two instruments. The school is looking for future potential as well as current achievements. Candidates will be assessed for the scholarship by the Director of Music.
13+ Sports Scholarships (external candidates)
These two scholarships are worth 25% of fees each. Proven sporting ability/interests will be the basis for selection and potential will also be assessed. Priority will be given to candidates who excel in at least two of the school’s major sports (rugby, hockey, netball, cricket, tennis, swimming and athletics). Candidates will be assessed for the scholarship by the Director of Sport.
Continuation Scholarships (external candidates)
Any scholarships that are not awarded to the prospective Year 7 intake in a particular year may be transferred to external candidates for 13+ entry who would be joining that particular intake two years later. These scholarships are awarded in the Spring Term and are based on an interview, supporting school report and entrance examinations/assessments.
16+ Scholarships
16+ New Hall Open Scholarships (external candidates)
The Principal has the discretion to award two scholarships worth up to 75% (or additional scholarships not exceeding the maximum fund available) based on academic merit to entrants to the school at 16+. Scholarships higher than 50% are partly subject to a means-test. These scholarships are awarded in the Spring Term preceding entry and are based on interview and GCSE mock results and/or supporting school report and/or entrance examinations.
16+ Academic Scholarships (internal candidates)
Up to 3 academic scholarships may be awarded by the Principal following the results of the mock GCSE examinations. The total combined value of these scholarships will not exceed 75% of fees. Scholarships higher than 50% are partly subject to a means test.
16+ GCSE Achievement Scholarship (internal candidates)
This is worth 20% of fees and is awarded by the Principal at the beginning of the Autumn Term. The award is made to the Year 12 entrant with the highest GCSE results. Only internal candidates and those not in receipt of other scholarships are eligible for consideration.
16+ Awards (internal candidates)
There are a number of subject specific awards each worth £500 per annum. The Principal has the discretion to offer to an external candidate any 16+ award that has not been won by an internal candidate.
