Scholarship Process

At Prior’s Field we are committed to catering individually for each of our girls, beginning with what happens in the classroom. Subject teachers deliver challenging lessons with a brisk intellectual and interactive pace, we are especially keen to provide greater opportunities for independence and autonomy in our most able students. Academic Scholarships are awarded to students who show great ability, flair, or potential in one or more academic subjects areas. Prior’s Field offers excellent, bespoke careers advice and an Oxbridge programme for those students who aspire to study at top universities in the UK and overseas. We are exceptionally proud of our Scholars and the role models they are for academic excellence and leading figures in the school when they reach Sixth Form.

The Prior’s Field Creative Arts Department provides an exciting and stimulating environment where students have the freedom and opportunity to explore their creative skills. The department offers a strong foundation of skills and learning in the Lower School which students then build on at GCSE and A level. The department believes in challenging and stretching students. Scholars can work alongside artists in residence and  experience art through trips to local, national and international attractions.  The majority of Art Scholars go on to pursue a career in Art and Design. Most students opt for an Art Foundation course before going on to specialise in their chosen area at Art School or university.

The Music Department is a thriving environment in which students can grow as musicians. We offer tuition in a wide range of instruments. School ensembles include choirs, a concert band, string ensemble, rock bands, chamber groups and jazz band. There are frequent concert opportunities every year, including the Celebration of Christmas, Prize Giving, Classics by Candlelight and Battle of the Bands. Scholars will be expected to take part in some of these events, as appropriate, and will also play in assembly on an occasional basis. Scholars are automatically members of the school’s Music Committee.

The Drama Department offers a lively and imaginative approach to all areas of Drama from mime and mask work, to improvisation and the use of technical resources. Drama Scholarships are offered as an incentive to motivated and enthusiastic students whose individuality is likely to benefit the department as a whole. The aim is to vary the content and style of practical work to give students the widest range of possibilities in performance situations.

Prior’s Field has an excellent reputation for sport and in recent years there have been many notable achievements. Sport scholarships are awarded to students with a proven, high level of sporting ability and potential. The Sport scholars will meet with the High Performance Athlete Mentor and Programme Coordinator to review progress and discuss personal goals. Scholars are expected to attend weekly fitness sessions. Scholars may be nominated for district or county trials in their specialist Sport. Guest coaches will work with the girls in the school’s major sports.

Established in 2011, Prior’s Field Tennis academy coaches pupils of exceptional Tennis ability. On-site coaches provide a daily Tennis programme that runs alongside the academic timetable. Players must be County standard at age 11 to apply for a Tennis Scholarship.