Sixth Form Scholarships
The Leys offers a number of Sixth Form Scholarships for Academic subjects, Music, Art, Drama and Sport. They are of varying value up to a maximum of 5% of the fees, and are open to those entering the School, as well as to current pupils. All external candidates should be registered for entry to The Leys. The assessments will be held in early November prior to the academic year of entry. Entry forms are available from the Examinations page. A general reference will be requested from the Headmaster/Headmistress of the candidate's present school once the entry has been received. All awards will be announced at the beginning of December prior to the September of entry.
16+ Academic Awards
All candidates will be asked to sit written tests and attend interviews. The tests will be based on GCSE syllabuses and candidates will be expected to answer on three subjects of their own choice. Two general papers will also be set for which no special preparation is necessary.
16+ Music Awards
For Music, (Organ, Choral and/or Instrumental), the candidate's musical record will be taken into account, as will a personal assessment by the Director of Music of The Leys School. They will be expected to perform two contrasting pieces on their first instrument and one piece on their second/third instrument. They will also be tested on their general musicianship, scales, aural training and sight-reading. Strong emphasis will be placed on musicality and willingness to contribute to the School's music. Composition may also be submitted.
16+ Art Awards
For an award in Art, all candidates should offer a portfolio of work. An examination will also take place in the Scholarship week.
16+ Drama Awards
Drama Scholarships are awarded to candidates who show excellence in either Performance or Technical Skills. All Performance candidates should present two contrasting pieces: one must be an acting solo, the other may be acting or an extract from a musical. Technical candidates will be expected to provide details of their experience and should nominate the technical skills they would like to be taken into consideration.
16+ Sports Awards
Candidates are expected to show a high level of proficiency and commitment in at least two major sports, chosen from Rugby, Hockey, Cricket, Netball and Tennis. As an alternative, candidates may choose one sport from those listed and specify another, which is not listed. Full details of sporting skills and achievements, together with the names and addresses of one or two people who are able to provide supporting statements, are also required.
The Arkwright Scholarship Awards
Those wishing to follow an A Level course in Design and Technology, leading to courses in Higher Education to read Engineering, Technology or other Design-related subjects, may enter for Arkwright Scholarships. These Scholarships are externally assessed and awarded.