Scholarships

Cranbrook School Scholarships for 2026 Entry

Cranbrook School will be offering the following Scholarships, as agreed and funded by the School’s Trustees.

Students will have the opportunity to register for Scholarship Exams once they are on roll at Cranbrook School.

Students who successfully gain a place at Cranbrook School at 13+ are encouraged to put themselves forward for the Subject Scholarship Programme if they exhibit a real passion and skill in a subject. In addition to recognition, successful students will take part in academic enrichment through the Scholarship Programme. Students are informed of the Application process in the opening weeks of their first term at Cranbrook, with examinations taking place at the latter end of the first half term. Preparation may, of course, take place in advance of joining the School. Recognising the prestige of the Scholarships, feeder Schools are informed of students’ successes.

There are no Scholarships for those applying for Year 7 entry.

Scholarships will be awarded in the following categories:

3 x Entrance Scholarships

Criteria will be based on exceptional performance in the 13+ Entrance Examination, in addition to one Scholarship Paper (as detailed below).

14 x Academic Scholarships

Criteria will be based on high performance in the 13+ Entrance Examination and exceptional performance in one of the following Scholarship Papers: Mathematics, English, Science, French or Spanish, Geography or History and Latin. Furthermore, recognising the importance of practical skills and creativity, teacher assessments will replace traditional exams for subjects such as Physical Education, Drama, Art, Religious Education, Food Preparation and Nutrition, and Computer Science. These assessments allow for a more nuanced evaluation of a candidate’s proficiency and talent in areas that are not easily measured through written tests. Potential scholars are to seek out the specific Head of Department for further guidance.

Scholarship students will receive a prize.

Cranbrook School will be offering two Music Scholarships, as agreed and funded by the School’s Trustees.

2 x Music Scholarships

The Music Scholarships cover the cost of a year’s lessons in the appropriate instrument/voice. Candidates will be expected to have achieved at least the standard of a Grade V and taking or going to take GCSE music.

Successful candidates are required to make a significant contribution to the school’s extra-curricular music programme throughout their time at Cranbrook School.

The School’s decision is final.  No appeal is available.

Please contact Dr Darby if you require any further information about the scheme.