Claires Court offers a range of Scholarships to recognise students with outstanding achievement, talent and perhaps above all, potential. They are available to pupils entering Years 3, 5, 7 and 12.

Various scholarships are available up to a maximum of 50% and are open to both internal and external applicants.

 

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Recognising Talent & Excellence

The awards recognise a scholar’s contribution of talent and excellence to the School. Some awards give pupils access to individual specialist instruction and coaching throughout their time at Claires Court. Scholarships are offered across a variety of fields including:

  • Academic
  • Art 
  • Performing Arts
  • Elite Sports Programme (HPP)
  • Sport

Our Scholarships

How To Apply 

Scholarship Application Form

Scholarship Policy and Procedure

School Registration Form

Scholarship Application Timeline

  • May - Applications open for September 2027 entry
  • July - Applications close on Friday 31 July 2026
  • August - Submission deadline for supporting documents is  Monday 31 August 2026
  • September - Assessments take place week commencing 21 September 2026
  • Autumn Term- Scholarship offers to be issued by the end of Autumn Term

*To apply for a scholarship, your child must be registered as applying to the school and the registration fee paid. 

Eligibility and Assessment Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate exceptional ability, aptitude, potential or commitment within the relevant scholarship area

Assessments may include:

  • Entrance assessments
  • CAT4 or standardised testing
  • Portfolio review
  • Auditions or performances
  • Practical assessments
  • Sports trials
  • Interviews
  • References and school reports
  • Personal statements
  • Evidence of wider achievement or contribution

Awards For Pupils in Years 3 and 5

Scholarship awards are:

  • For academic achievement
  • Valued up to a maximum of 50% fee remission
  • Evaluated by academic assessment and interview

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    Awards For Pupils in Years 7 

    Scholarship awards are available for up to a maximum of 50% fee remission  across the following categories:

    • Academic
    • Art
    • Performing Arts
    • Sport Scholarships

      photo of a claires court senior boy pupil painting during ar class.

      Awards For Pupils in Years 12

      Scholarship awards are available for up to a maximum of 50% fee remission across the following categories:

      • Academic
      • Art
      • Performing Arts
      • High Performance Pathway:
        Football, Rugby, Rowing, Tennis, Netball, Hockey
      • Sports

        Sixth form students in class

        Specialist Scholarships 

        The High Performance Pathway is a specialist scholarship  programme is tailored for exceptional students entering Year 10 who demonstrate the potential and have aspirations to play  Football, Rugby, Tennis, Netball, Hockey at elite level.

         

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          To apply for a scholarship, your child must be registered as applying to the school and the registration fee paid. 

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          Financial Award Values

          • Our scholarships offer a financial reward of up to 50% of school fees 
          • The award is a percentage of the current school fees and is at the discretion of the Executive Principal

           

          Scholarship is to be created not by compulsion, but by awakening a pure interest in knowledge.

          Ralph Waldo Emerson

          Where next?

          Open Events

          Admissions

          Exam Results

          School Fees

          Transport

          How To Apply

          To apply for a Scholarship,  applicants must either already be a pupil at the School, or have registered for entry into Years 3, 5, 7 or Year 12 using the school's registration form and paid the registration fee.

          Once you have completed the relevant Scholarship application form online, please send all supporting documentation to the Registrar at [email protected] or post / deliver to Claires Court, Ray Mill Road East, Maidenhead SL6 8TE.

          Scholarship Application Form

           

           

           

           

          Please note the closing dates and assessment/interview dates as these cannot be extended unfortunately. 

          Due to demand, we are unfortunately unable to offer candidates alternative dates.

          If you have any questions, would like to discuss your child’s suitability for a Scholarship or to request a printed application form, please contact the Registrar at  [email protected] or 01628 327710.