Scholarships

To qualify for the Charles Dickens Scholarship, students are required to attend Gad’s Hill School for the assessment which is held in September of Year 6.

The examination is similar to the Kent and Medway 11+ tests and students are tested in English and maths.

Students who show a high academic ability may subsequently be offered a place in our Upper Shell year group (Year 7) here at Gad’s Hill with an accompanying scholarship which will see fees reduced by up to 100% for the duration of that child’s secondary education here (subject to the usual conditions attached to any scholarship award).

Registration for Autumn 2026 will open in the Summer of 2025.

Registration for Autumn 2025 has now CLOSED.

Available for L4th-U4th Students only

Candidates for academic scholarship will have a record of sustained and current academic achievement significantly in excess of a typical pupil of similar age, across the breadth of the curriculum.

Fee assistance considered:

10-30%

Expectations:

Academic scholars will be expected to continue to achieve exceptional academic grades in classwork and internally and externally assessed examinations.

All scholars will uphold the values and ethos of the school and maintain a good behavioural record. Scholars are role models to others and will demonstrate a commitment to positive contribution to the school community.

Candidates for performing arts scholarships in music are likely to have achieved or be working towards Grade 3 in at least one instrument. They are likely to be participating regularly in concerts, whether as part of a band or orchestra, or as a soloist. At audition, they will demonstrate musical ability significantly above the standard expected of pupils of their age.

Candidates for performing arts scholarships in drama will have a demonstrable record of lead roles in theatrical productions, whether with their school or local or national theatre groups. They may have LAMDA or other nationally recognised qualifications to evidence their ability. At audition, they will demonstrate outstanding dramatic ability in a short performance of their choosing.

Fee assistance considered:

10-30%

Expectations:

Performing arts scholars will be expected to participate fully in Gad’s Hill’s annual programme of drama and music productions.

All scholars will uphold the values and ethos of the school and maintain a good behavioural record. Scholars are role models to others and will demonstrate a commitment to positive contribution to the school community.

To qualify for the Charles Dickens Scholarship, students are required to attend Gad’s Hill School for the assessment which is held in September of Year 6.

The examination is similar to the Kent and Medway 11+ tests and students are tested in English and maths.

Students who show a high academic ability may subsequently be offered a place in our Upper Shell year group (Year 7) here at Gad’s Hill with an accompanying scholarship which will see fees reduced by up to 100% for the duration of that child’s secondary education here (subject to the usual conditions attached to any scholarship award).

Registration for Autumn 2026 will open in the Summer of 2025.

Registration for Autumn 2025 has now CLOSED.

Available for L4th-U4th Students only

Candidates for academic scholarship will have a record of sustained and current academic achievement significantly in excess of a typical pupil of similar age, across the breadth of the curriculum.

Fee assistance considered:

10-30%

Expectations:

Academic scholars will be expected to continue to achieve exceptional academic grades in classwork and internally and externally assessed examinations.

All scholars will uphold the values and ethos of the school and maintain a good behavioural record. Scholars are role models to others and will demonstrate a commitment to positive contribution to the school community.

Candidates for performing arts scholarships in music are likely to have achieved or be working towards Grade 3 in at least one instrument. They are likely to be participating regularly in concerts, whether as part of a band or orchestra, or as a soloist. At audition, they will demonstrate musical ability significantly above the standard expected of pupils of their age.

Candidates for performing arts scholarships in drama will have a demonstrable record of lead roles in theatrical productions, whether with their school or local or national theatre groups. They may have LAMDA or other nationally recognised qualifications to evidence their ability. At audition, they will demonstrate outstanding dramatic ability in a short performance of their choosing.

Fee assistance considered:

10-30%

Expectations:

Performing arts scholars will be expected to participate fully in Gad’s Hill’s annual programme of drama and music productions.

All scholars will uphold the values and ethos of the school and maintain a good behavioural record. Scholars are role models to others and will demonstrate a commitment to positive contribution to the school community.

Candidates for sport scholarship will have the potential to compete at county or national level in at least one sport, or already be competing at that level (or a sport-specific equivalent). Sports scholars are likely to have a track record of sporting success significantly above that of the majority of their peers.

Fee assistance considered:

10-30%

Expectations:

Sport scholars will be expected to represent Gad’s Hill in competitions and fixtures, performing consistently at a high level.

All scholars will uphold the values and ethos of the school and maintain a good behavioural record. Scholars are role models to others and will demonstrate a commitment to positive contribution to the school community.

Candidates for creative arts scholarship will have a portfolio of work demonstrating outstanding ability using a variety of media. They are likely to have exhibited their work, or to have entered local or national competitions.

Fee assistance considered:

10-30%

Expectations:

Creative arts scholars will be expected to maintain their interest in the creative arts, submitting work for internal and external competitions.

All scholars will uphold the values and ethos of the school and maintain a good behavioural record. Scholars are role models to others and will demonstrate a commitment to positive contribution to the school community.

Please contact the Admissions Manager who will be happy to talk you through the application process for non-academic scholarships.

Registration for the Charles Dickens Scholarship Award Examination for Autumn 2025 entry, has now CLOSED.

Candidates for sport scholarship will have the potential to compete at county or national level in at least one sport, or already be competing at that level (or a sport-specific equivalent). Sports scholars are likely to have a track record of sporting success significantly above that of the majority of their peers.

Fee assistance considered:

10-30%

Expectations:

Sport scholars will be expected to represent Gad’s Hill in competitions and fixtures, performing consistently at a high level.

All scholars will uphold the values and ethos of the school and maintain a good behavioural record. Scholars are role models to others and will demonstrate a commitment to positive contribution to the school community.

Candidates for creative arts scholarship will have a portfolio of work demonstrating outstanding ability using a variety of media. They are likely to have exhibited their work, or to have entered local or national competitions.

Fee assistance considered:

10-30%

Expectations:

Creative arts scholars will be expected to maintain their interest in the creative arts, submitting work for internal and external competitions.

All scholars will uphold the values and ethos of the school and maintain a good behavioural record. Scholars are role models to others and will demonstrate a commitment to positive contribution to the school community.

Please contact the Admissions Manager who will be happy to talk you through the application process for non-academic scholarships.

Registration for the Charles Dickens Scholarship Award Examination for Autumn 2025 entry, has now CLOSED.