ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS: Academic Scholarships are by invitation only and are awarded at normal entry points of 11, 13 and 16 – so candidates should be under 12, under 14 or under 17 on September 1st of the year in which they will enter the school. Age may be taken into account when comparing candidates, so that those who are young for their year are not disadvantaged.
MUSIC, ART, PERFORMING ART, DANCE AND DESIGN SCHOLARSHIPS: Assessments for these awards usually take place in November prior to the year of entry. Music Scholarships also carry a specified amount of free instrumental and/or vocal tuition. Candidates for these awards must satisfy the school’s normal academic entry requirements.
SPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS: Sports Scholarships may be awarded to candidates with outstanding ability in sport. Candidates should be capable of a very significant contribution to the sporting success of Wrekin College in their chosen discipline. Typically candidates will have competed at regional or national level. Candidates for these awards must attend a sports assessment day and satisfy the school’s normal academic entry requirements.
PENDLE AWARDS: Pendle Awards may be offered to all-rounders who show high academic ability and excellence in other areas such as sport, music or art. Those seeking a Pendle Award must sit the Academic Scholarship Examination, either at 11+, 13+ or 16+ level, and meet scholarship standard in at least one other area.
INTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS:
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Second Form: All of Second Form will be assessed for an award going into Third Form at the end of the Academic Year, so they have got a full picture of them throughout the academic year. They will then be able to assess in particular their Sport, Music, Academic, Drama, Art etc, and will be able to see if they have got their Challenge Grades.
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Fifth Form: All of Fifth Form will be assessed for an award going into Sixth Form once their GCSE results are out in August, so they have got a full picture of them throughout the academic year. They will then be able to assess in particular his Sport, Music, Academics, Drama, Art etc, and will be able to see if they have got their Challenge Grades at GCSE.
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