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2026 Entry

  • Gymnastics Scholarship Award for Prep (Years 2 – 6)
    Deadline: Tuesday 24 March 2026. 

2027 Entry

Scholarships at St Mary’s aim to nurture and recognise exceptional talent. Our scholars play a key role in the life of St Mary’s – they excel in their subject, embrace the opportunities the specialist programme presents and act as role models for their peers.

Each year, St Mary’s School awards a number of scholarships at Year 7 and Year 12 entry in the following subjects:

  • Academic
  • Art
  • Drama
  • Dance
  • Music
  • Sport
  • Gymnastics
  • Year 12 Excellence Awards

The application process celebrates the achievements, aspirations, and skills of each individual. Successful scholars benefit from a comprehensive scholarship programme tailored to their subject, which may include workshops, trips, masterclasses, leadership opportunities, conferences, competitions and more, along with a fee remission of 5–10%. In addition, a means-tested Bursary may also be awarded. Honorary Scholarships, which provide access to the tailored scholarship programme without fee remission, will also be awarded to talented pupils.

Scholarship Term:

  • Scholarships offered to pupils joining in Year 7 are held until the end of Year 11*
  • Year 12 Excellence Awards are held until the end of Year 13*

*Provided that students continue to meet all the expectations of a scholar.

Gymnastics Scholarship Award for Prep (Years 2 – 6)

Alongside structured training and access to bespoke coaching, the Gymnastics Excellence Award is available to girls joining the Prep School from an external school (Years 2–6) in 2026 and offers up to 33% remission on fees through a combination of scholarships and bursaries. Up to three Gymnastics Excellence Awards will be available across the Prep School and awarded to the most promising gymnasts.

Scholarship Term:

  • Gymnastics Excellence Award for Prep (Years 2 – 6) are held until the end of Year 6*

Year 12 Excellence Awards – 50% Scholarship

Two scholarships are available for girls entering Year 12, based on GCSE mock exam performance in Years 10 and 11:

1. Excellence Award

  • For one girl with an average score of 8 across all Year 10 and 11 mock exams.

2. STEM Excellence Award

  • For one girl with an average score of 8.5 across four STEM subjects.

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by the Head and Deputy Head (Academic) to determine who will receive these two exceptional scholarships.

To be considered, please indicate your interest via the Sixth Form Registration form by the scholarship application deadline: 14 November or internal students should notify the Registrar directly registrar@stmarysgx.co.uk

 

Those wishing to apply for a Gymnastics or Sports Scholarship should submit a CV in place of an application form. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with our Registrar, Mrs Liz Szczerbiak, if you have any questions.

Gymnastics Scholarship Award for Prep

Applicants should:

  • Be actively involved in an external gymnastics club

  •  Provide a reference from their current school or gymnastics club

  • Submit a short video showing floor and vault skills
  • Ideally, applicants will also have experience competing through school or club.

Your CV, video and reference should be sent to our Registrar, Mrs Liz Szczerbiak, at registrar@stmarysgx.co.uk

Please note that the Awards are only available to pupils who have successfully passed the School’s entrance assessment and have formally registered for a place at St Mary’s School. Please register here.

Application Checklist, please complete by Tuesday 24 March:

Send the following to the Registrar:

  •  CV

  • Reference

  • Skills video

Year 7 Art Scholarship Application Form

Year 7 Art Scholarship

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Year 7 Dance Scholarship Application Form

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Year 7 Drama Scholarship Application Form

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Year 7 Music Scholarship Application Form

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    Applicants for Sixth Form Scholarships should indicate that they wish to apply on the Sixth Form Registration Form (External applicants only) and follow the instructions detailed within the booklet, above (hard copies are also available upon request)

    Year 7 Sports Scholarship Application

    Those wishing to apply for a Sports Scholarship should submit a sporting CV in place of an application form – your CV should be sent to our Registrar, Mrs Liz Szczerbiak – registrar@stmarysgx.co.uk

    Year 7 Gymnastics Scholarship Application

    Applicants should:

    • Be actively involved in an external gymnastics club

    • Submit a short video showing floor and vault skills

    • Provide a reference from their current school or gymnastics club

    Ideally, applicants will also have experience competing through school or club.

    A CV outlining how the criteria are met, together with the video and reference, should be submitted to the Registrar by the stated deadline. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a Gymnastics Assessment session in the Michaelmas term.

    Scholarships are awarded only to pupils who have passed the School’s entrance examination.

    Your CV, video and reference should be sent to our Registrar, Mrs Liz Szczerbiak, at registrar@stmarysgx.co.uk

    Pupil Testimonial
    Being a Music Scholar is such an amazing experience – I feel part of a wonderful community.
    Amelie, Year 11 Music Scholar

    Bursaries

    St Mary’s is committed to providing an excellent education to as many students as possible who we believe would flourish at St Mary’s. On this basis we offer a small number of means-tested bursaries to promising pupils entering Senior House whose parents are unable to meet the cost of school fees.

    For the most part, applications are to be submitted in advance of the academic year and will be considered upon receipt of your registration form. If you would like further details please contact our Bursar. Click here for the Bursary Application Form.

    The deadline for new and current pupils’ Bursary applications for the academic year September 2025 to August 2026 is Friday 13th December 2024.

    If you have any queries about bursaries please contact the Bursar’s PA, Mrs Nicola Smith on bursarspa@stmarysgx.co.uk

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