Admission to Bromsgrove School 

Forces' Applications

Bromsgrove School provides a high-calibre education at a very competitive cost for children of personnel in HM Forces. Forces Discounts are automatically awarded on joining the School and we ensure that fee contributions are no more that 10% of the net fee throughout the School. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information about Forces Discounts or view our document here.

Entry into the Pre-Preparatory and Nursery

Prior to entry, children are invited to spend a morning in school with their prospective year group, during which informal assessments will take place. Children seeking admission into Year 2 will also be assessed more formally in Mathematics and English. This trial morning provides an opportunity for the children to experience life at Bromsgrove Pre-Preparatory and Nursery and to get to know the children in their future class. If a child is moving from another school they will be asked to bring examples of their current work in Mathematics, English and Reading. We will also contact the child’s school for a written report about their academic achievements and behaviour.

Nursery
Children may join the Nursery at the beginning of the term in which they turn two. Children are required to attend a minimum of five sessions per week to ensure they have access to the full range of the curriculum provided. However, sessions can be taken in any combination of full / half days regularly each week, if places are available. 

Transfer to Pre-Preparatory School 
Almost all Pre-School pupils continue through to the Pre-Preparatory School. Confirmation of places is made after discussions between the Head of Nursery and the Headmistress, taking issues of behaviour into consideration if necessary. The Head of Nursery can advise on the transfer procedure.

Pre-Preparatory School
Children join the Reception class of the Pre-Preparatory section in the September following their fourth birthday. Pupils may join the School in other year groups, subject to availability of space in each year group. Parents are encouraged to visit with their child before registering for a place. Prior to a place being offered, your child will be invited to spend a morning of informal assessment at the Pre-Preparatory & Pre-School and, where appropriate, a written report from the child's current school or nursery will be requested.

Transfer to Preparatory School after Year 2
It is expected that children will transfer to Bromsgrove Preparatory School but this is dependent on achieving a certain standard of work in Literacy and Numeracy. Issues of behaviour are also considered, where appropriate, during consultation between the Pre-Preparatory & the Preparatory School, prior to transfer.

Prep & Senior Entrance Examinations

All pupils seeking Admission to Bromsgrove School are required to sit our Entrance Examinations. 

This year, Entrance Examinations for entry to all years from Year 3 to Year 9 will be held online between Friday 8th - Friday 15th January 2021, followed by a creative writing task on January 16th.  All details are available from the Admissions Manager, Mrs Liberty Chance 

Candidates wishing to apply to the School via the Common Entrance Examination at 13+ will also be considered. Please ensure the student is formally registered. Further details are available from the candidate’s own school.

Scholarships

Academic Scholarships
Academic Scholarships are offered at 11+, 13+ &16+. There is much competition for Scholarship places but they offer only a small amount of financial help - the reward is through recognition of the Scholars' contribution to their area of excellence within the School.

Academic Scholarship Interview  Dates
11+ and 13+ prospective candidates whose performance in the Entrance Examinations (see above for details) is deemed worthy of consideration for an Academic Scholarship will be invited for an online interview with a senior member of staff and the Master of Scholars.

Scholarship interviews are by invitation only and candidates selected for scholarship interview will be informed by Friday 22nd January. The online interviews will be scheduled for the week commencing 25th January 2021. 

16+ Academic Scholarship Examination and Interviews will be held on Tuesday 26th January 2021. 


Music Scholarships are offered at 11+, 13+ and 16+.
Auditions for 11+, 13+ and 16+ Music Scholarships will take place by invitation between Monday 18th January - Friday 29th January
Full details are available from the Director of Music.


Art Scholarships are offered at 13+ and 16+, Textiles Scholarships are also offered at 16+.
Scholarship interviews: 22 January 2021 (13+ & 16+)


Drama Scholarships are offered at 13+ and 16+.
Auditions for 13+ and 16+ Drama Scholarships will take place by invitation between Monday January 18th - Friday January 29th

Sports Scholarships are offered at 13+ and 16+ assessment days are held prior to pupils sitting entrance examinations. Talented sportsmen and women are invited to apply to attend the assessment days but all candidates are required to meet the necessary academic standard for entry to the school. The Directors of Sport can give more information.

Sports Scholarships Assessment Dates
13+ and 16+ Sport Scholarships will take place by invitation between Monday 18th January - Friday 29th January 2021. During this period socially distanced assessments of candidates will take place involving interview, fitness testing and sports specific performance. If not practically possible then video evidence or coach testimonials will be considered

The following awards are usually made annually:
11+ 4 Academic Awards,1 Music Award
13+ 6 Academic Awards, 2 Music Awards, up to 2 Art Awards and up to 4 Sports Awards
16+ 6 Academic Awards, 2 Music Awards, up to 2 Art Awards and up to 5 Sports Awards

Please complete the online Scholarship Application Form if you would like to apply for a Bromsgrove Scholarship.

Foundation Scholarships are available at 11+ and 13+. These awards only operate in respect of day places and preference is given to candidates from Bromsgrove and the surrounding area. Foundation Scholarships are awarded to very able pupils in need of financial assistance. The maximum award is 50% of the day fee, which can be augmented by a means-tested bursary. Candidates wishing to be considered for a Foundation Scholarship should apply in writing to the Assistant Head in charge of Admissions.

Bursaries

Bromsgrove offers a generous provision of means-tested bursaries and it is possible to apply for both a scholarship and bursary at the same time. Admissions Bursaries are offered at Years 7, 9 & 12 entry. Whilst assessing the bursary, all relevant sources of income and capital assets are taken into account. An element of your capital will be included in our assessment. Although each application is assessed individually and can depend on circumstances, as a guideline, a full bursary may be given to a family with a gross income of £25,000 or less, and then a sliding scale is in operation up to approximately £75,000. Please note however, that if school fees are being paid for siblings, these will be taken into account whilst assessing the award and could reduce assessable income.

Prospective parents should indicate their interest in a bursary on the School Registration Form and then complete the relevant bursary forms. All bursary applications need to have been received by the first week in January and bursary awards are normally made with the offer of a School place by the end of February. Once awarded, the bursary will be reviewed on an annual basis. 

Registration

Parents seeking the admission of their sons or daughters are asked to download and complete the PDF Registration Form. We do require a completed Registration Form and payment of the Registration Fee before we can proceed to offer a place.

If you need any more information about completing the Registration Form please do not hesitate to contact our Admissions Coordinators on 01527 579679 or email admissions@bromsgrove-school.co.uk who can send you relevant information.

Fees