Bursaries, Scholarships and Exhibitions

The school offers a number of bursaries and scholarships each year. All bursaries are means-tested and reserved for pupils entering the Senior School. Academic and Music Scholarships are offered for entrants at 11+ and 16+. In addition, at 16+ we offer an Art, Sport (internal candidates only), Drama and STEM Scholarships. Scholarships are usually worth 10% of school fees and Music Scholars additionally receive free tuition on one instrument. Music Exhibitions are offered (worth 7.5% of fees) in recognition of exceptional achievement which falls just short of Scholarship standard. Music Exhibition also includes one instrument tuition.

Bursaries

LEH’s Assisted Place Bursary Scheme was created when the Government abolished its Assisted Place scheme in 1997. Its purpose is to ensure, as far as funds allow, that students of high academic ability, but whose parents are of limited means, are able to attend the school.

Bursaries of up to 100% are available and are fully means-tested. The assessment, which takes into account parental income and certain capital assets, is carried out on a totally confidential basis by, or on behalf of the Director of Finance. Completed forms are retained in secure conditions in the Finance Office. As part of the application process to join the Senior School, parents who wish to apply for a bursary should complete the appropriate forms. Further information about this fee assistance is available on the school website; www.lehs.org.uk.

All bursaries are subject to annual review of parental circumstances, thus ensuring that best use is made of charitable funds.

Scholarships and Exhibitions

Academic Scholarships are awarded on the basis of the 11+ and 16+ entrance examinations. No separate application is required. Auditions are held for Music Scholarships. Music Scholars must also meet the academic requirements for entry to the school.

The normal minimum requirement for application for a Music Scholarship at 11+ is a Grade V Distinction and at 16+ is a Grade VII Distinction or equivalent, although candidates with considerable potential who have been learning an instrument for only a short time should not be deterred from making an application.

Full details of assessment requirements and the Music Scholarship application form are available on our website.

At 16+ entry there is one Art Scholarship and one STEM Scholarship available to applicants planning to take A level Art & Design or one or more STEM subjects at A level. Studying Theatre Studies at A level is favourable when applying for the one Drama Scholarship available. These scholarships are open to external Sixth Form applicants alongside LEH students moving into the Sixth Form. At 16+ entry there are up to two Sport Scholarships available to LEH students moving into the Sixth Form only. Details of assessment requirements will be provided to interested students.

“At all ages, pupils’ achievements are exceptional, both in their academic work and in their activities.”

ISI Report, 2013