Scholarships and School Assisted Places (SAPS)

Academic Awards

The Foundation offers a number of honorary awards for Year 7 which are awarded on academic merit. All candidates are considered for these awards without the need for any further application. These have no financial value but confer considerable prestige. Scholarships are not awarded at Sixth Form.

Music Awards

Music Scholarships are available at Year 7, Year 9 and Year 12. We welcome applications from both internal and external candidates; an offer of a Scholarship is conditional on gaining entry to one of the Schools in the Loughborough Schools Foundation. Music Scholarships are available by audition in January to exceptional practical musicians, whether instrumentalists or vocalists. They provide the framework for a comprehensive partnership between the pupil and the Music department. Music Scholarships will be tenable for the duration of a pupil’s time at the Loughborough Schools Foundation, subject to annual review, and comprise individually tailored support with performance practice, music theory and aural skills, unrivalled ensemble experience and full access to the Enhanced Music Programme. Scholars must be enthusiastic and able musicians, who can demonstrate their passion for the subject as well as their technical skill. They will be mentored throughout their time at School to ensure they become the best musicians that they can be. Applications for Music Scholarships should be submitted to the Registrar by Monday 17 January 2022. Further details are available on www.lsf.org/high/admissions/scholarships. Music Scholarship interviews will be held on 20 and 21 January 2022.

School Assisted Places (SAPS)

SAPS may be awarded to pupils whose parents are unable to pay the full school fees and all applicants for financial support are thus means tested as part of the application process. These awards are designed to assist those pupils who have demonstrated the potential to benefit from the education and opportunities provided by Loughborough High School and who would actively contribute to the ethos and community spirit within the School. The awards are subject to review and will continue through the pupil’s time at school for as long as it can be demonstrated that they are benefiting from the educational provision, and there remains a need for financial assistance.

SAPS are awarded by the Head, who will consider a number of factors before making a decision and it is important to note that the academic merit of pupils as well as the financial situation of the parents will be taken into account when considering the award. Sadly, it is not possible to offer support to all those parents whose financial circumstances warrant it and making an application does not guarantee that financial assistance will form part of the offer. Please contact the Registrar on high.admissions@ lsf.org for further information. In order to be considered for a SAP, it is necessary to complete and submit a Statement of Financial Circumstance Form with relevant supporting documentation, by no later than 30 November 2021. Please note that we are unable to consider late applicants for means tested financial support and the award verification process will include a home visit. Parents/Legal Guardians will be notified by the end of January whether or not a financial award is being made and the exact amount.

Further information can be found on the School website.