Scholarships
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| Elizabeth Thane (01884 232310) |
Tel: 01884 252543 Fax: 01884 243232 |
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| E-mail: e.thane@blundells.org |
The Ethos of Scholarship at Blundell's
Any great school should nurture academic performance through encouragement of scholarship and scholarly example. At Blundell's there is a wide cross-section of awards aimed at encouraging balance, breadth and a will to lead from the front through attaining the highest standards.
Blundell's has foundation arrangements following the precepts of Peter Blundell himself. Four hundred years after his death, local students still go out from this school strengthened by the learning which was the important part of our founder's vision.
Whilst acknowledging that academic performance is of the greatest importance and all pupils must work towards high levels of achievement, Blundell's also has a range of awards to reflect sporting, artistic, dramatic or musical achievement. Whilst at Blundell's the holders should be shining examples within their individual field. Finally, 'all-rounder' awards exist for those who show real capability in several areas, including evidence of reasonable academic potential. These awards suit the sort of Blundellian who will get maximum benefit from our wide range of facilities and educational experience.
Scholars and award holders at Blundell's are expected to give a lead. Each year their performance is reviewed through a programme of personal interviews with members of the Senior Management Team. Our programmes are adapted to give a wide vision and scholars should demonstrate a lively interest in the events designed to stretch them. Energy and an enquiring mind are vital to the fulfilment of potential.
Scholarship Applications
All scholarship applicants must be registered prior to sitting the relevant examinations (see Non-Assisted Entry for more details). Scholarship application forms can be found contained within the Scholarship Booklet, which is available by request from the Registrars. Confirmation of Intention forms will be issued to all registered families in the year prior to admission (see Non-Assisted Entry for more details).
All awards are tenable throughout the School for the whole of a pupil's career, though they are reviewed annually and remain dependent upon satisfactory work and conduct.
Methods of Entry
11+ Open Scholarships, Exhibitions and Foundation Scholarships are judged on the result of the Blundell's Entrance Tests in English, Mathematics and Non-Verbal Reasoning. These are taken in January at Blundell's. Awards offered are for Academic and Musical potential.
13+ Open Scholarships, Exhibitions and Foundation Scholarships are taken at Blundell’s in March. Awards offered are for Academic, All-round, Musical and Sporting excellence.
16+ Open Scholarships, Exhibitions and Foundation Scholarships are taken at Blundell's in November. Awards offered are for Academic, All-round, Musical and Sporting excellence.
Full details of the Scholarship Entrance Examinations are published in a separate booklet, which is available from the Registrars on request.
Scholarship Dates
For entry in September 2009
| Sixth Form Scholarships | Academic & All-rounder |
| Tuesday 11th November 2008 | closing date Mon' 28th October 2008 |
| Sixth Form Sport Awards | Sport Awards |
| Tuesday 11th November 2008 |
closing date Mon' 28th October 2008 |
| 11+ | Entrance & Scholarship Examinations |
| Saturday 10th January 2009 | closing date Mon' 8thDecember 2008 |
| Music Scholarships | Scholarships |
| 11+, 13+ & 16+ Wednesday 28th January 2009 |
closing date Fri' 16th January 2009 |
| 13+ Scholarships | Academic & All-rounder |
| Tues' 3rd Mar' - Thurs' 5th Mar' 2009 | closing date Fri 6th February 2009 |
| 13+ Sport Awards | Awards |
| Thur' 5th March 2009 | closing date Fri 6th February 2009 |
| 13+ Art | Scholarships |
| Fri' 6th March 2009 | closing date Fri' 6th February 2009 |