Places
A limited number of places is available to boys and girls who are likely to achieve good results in their GCSE examinations. Enquiries should be made in the first instance to the Head of School Administration.
Academic, Music, Art  and Eric Abbott Awards
In addition to Academic Awards, the School offers Music and Art  Awards and Eric Abbott Awards. Over the last three years a total of 34 awards in these three categories has  been made.   Awards are open to both external and internal candidates. Internal candidates are considered for awards in the light of their GCSE results and their school achievements to date.
Value of Awards
The maximum amount offered on merit is one-quarter fees, but all awards may be augmented in cases of proven financial need.

Selection Procedure

Academic Awards
The selection procedure consists of a full written report from a candidate’s current school, an A*/A predicted profile for GCSE and a series of interviews held at Cranleigh. There will also be a short written paper to test candidates’ skills in reasoning and analysis, for which no preparation is necessary. Most awards are made conditional upon specific grades in GCSE examinations.

Music Awards
The Music Awards examination consists of an audition and interviews. Candidates should be of good Grade 7/8 standard on at least one instrument. 
Music Awards are made after auditions which should include the performance of two contrasting works on a candidate's first instrument. Where a second instrument is offered, one piece is required for performance. Singing is welcomed and  encouraged. Candidates are required to perform (on their first instrument only) scales, arpeggios and sight reading.  Aural tests appropriate to their standard will be given and candidates’ general musicianship and interests assessed.

Art Awards
The Art Awards examination consists of the submission of a portfolio in the first instance and then, for selected candidates, a drawing test and interviews.
The portfolio should show evidence of sketch books/work books, finished pieces and work in progress. Both 2D and 3D work (where relevant) should be submitted. It is expected that most of the work will be GCSE coursework, but candidates may also submit personal work if they wish.
Art Scholars will be expected to pursue the subject to A2 Level.

Eric Abbott Awards
Eric Abbott Awards are made to candidates of good academic ability with at least one other clearly established area of outstanding excellence.

Dates

The dates given are for Sixth Form entry in September 2008. If registering for entry beyond this date, please check with the Head of School Administration.

Registration and Award entry forms must be completed and returned not later than Friday 12th October 2007.

It is expected that Art portfolios will be submitted by Monday 29th October 2007.

Interviews and auditions as appropriate will take place on Tuesday 6th, Wednesday 7th or Thursday 8th November 2007. It will not be necessary for candidates to stay overnight at the School. A report will be sought from the Head of the candidate’s present school. Parents should therefore ensure that he or she is kept fully informed from the outset of the application.

Results will be communicated to Headmasters, Headmistresses and parents on 1st December. Parents will be asked to confirm their acceptance of the offer by payment of a deposit of £200 not later than 10th December. Payment of the deposit will reserve the successful candidate’s place in the Sixth Form, subject to his/her GCSE results.



Entry forms are available from the Head of School Administration.
Telephone 01483 276377
E-mail mrp@cranleigh.org

Bursaries

A limited number of bursaries is available to boys and girls studying GCSEs at maintained schools who would contribute significantly to Sixth Form life at Cranleigh.


General

It is expected that all awards will be held for the full period of a pupil’s Sixth Form career at Cranleigh, but they are conditional on high standards of attendance, diligence and behaviour on the pupil’s part and on parents treating the School and its staff reasonably.

All Awards made will be fees-linked: the award will be subject to the same percentage increase as the fees throughout a pupil’s Sixth Form career. The awards will apply to boarding fees or day fees as appropriate.

It is expected that boys and girls are over 15 and under 17 on entry to the Sixth Form.