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Scholarship and Award Details
Taunton Preparatory School 11+ Awards
What are 11+ awards?
Scholarships and Exhibitions recognize ability and potential.
They are awarded to pupils in Year 6 (under 11 at the 1st September) for entry into Year 7 at Taunton Preparatory School and are tenable, subject to suitable progress, through to the end of the 6th form at Taunton School.
As well as the prestige attracted to winning an award, there is a considerable benefit to parents in a fee reduction which is generally in the range of 10%-50% of fees paid. Pupils in receipt of other fee concessions [e.g. sibling discount] only receive the higher of the concessions, they do not aggregate.
Major and Minor scholarships and exhibitions [in a more limited area of expertise] are offered each year following assessment in the January of Year 6. In the region of 8-12 awards of differing values are announced shortly after the various assessments.
External candidates and pupils already at TPS are assessed in the same way.
What are awards offered for?
Academic
Major and Minor scholarships for all round performance. Exhibitions for evidence of considerable potential in either Mathematics or English.
Sport
Major and minor scholarships for all round performance. Exhibitions for strength in one area.
Music
Major and Minor scholarships.
All Rounder
Sound academic performance plus a strength in at least two areas of Music, Art, Drama, Sport and Technology. A potential contribution to boarding may also be taken into consideration.
How are candidates assessed?
Academic:
Standardized assessment papers in English, Mathematics and Non-Verbal Reasoning plus an additional general paper containing broad questions on Science, Geography and History. These papers will be taken at Taunton Preparatory School.
Sport:
The children will take part in a range of activities listed below. In addition they will have a brief interview to discuss their sporting interests.
Running:
Endurance run- 5min
Sprinting.
Ball Skills:
Hand eye co-ordination tested, using a one handed tennis ball throw against a wall.Basketball and Netball shooting.
Specific Game Skills:
Rugby, Hockey Netball, Rounders, Football and Tennis.
Pupils will be asked to show basic skills in the above sports. It is understood that some pupils will have had little, if any, experience of some of these sports.
Swimming Test:
Pupils swim two timed lengths of backstroke, breaststroke and front crawl. Consideration is given to starts and turns.
Music:
A music audition is held and candidates should be at Grade 4 standard in their first instrument and Grade 1 in any second instrument. They will be asked to play one contrasting piece on their first instrument and one piece on their second and be prepared to sing their favourite song. The audition is followed by an interview. Candidates offering music as part of the all-rounder assessment may not be at Grade 4 or able to offer two instruments.
Drama:
Candidates are expected to perform and talk about a prepared piece of about 12 lines from a poem or play. They are then asked to read and perform a short monologue and finally improvise a mime based on a given theme.
Art:
Applicants should bring a small portfolio of work (around 10-15 pieces in all) completed over the last two years. Whilst the bulk of this should be drawing, we would also like to see any other pieces which they have been pleased with. The children will be asked to show their work in a brief, informal interview.
Applicants will also be asked to sit a one hour, still life drawing test. Materials will be provided.
Technology
Applicants are invited to bring in examples of appropriate work either in the form of models, design or photographs. They will be asked to discuss one piece of work in some detail.
Applicants will be asked to sit a one hour design based task. Materials will be provided.
In all areas, reports are sought from a pupil’s current school and other testimonials and existence of ability are welcomed.
What do we do next?
Internal candidates:
Parents interested in applying for an 11+ award are invited to complete the necessary Application form and return this to the Admissions Secretary at Taunton Preparatory School.
Internal candidates need do no more.
External candidates
External candidates interested in applying, are invited to complete the necessary Application form and the School Registration form which should be sent together with the appropriate fee of £100 (cheques payable to Taunton School) to Mrs Dedman, tel: 01823 349209 or e-mail: jane.dedman@tauntonschool.co.uk
Following the assessments, individual letters will be written to all families either offering an award or a full fees place.
Taunton School Scholarships
We also have Scholarships for pupils wishing to or currently attending Taunton School (years 9 to 13),
these include:-
Academic,
Art,
Music,
Sport
All round talent.
Taunton School Scholarships and Awards are available
at each age group up to a maximum value of half the fees
(click here for more information on Taunton School Scholarships)
 For further information and entry form for TPS 11+ Awards please contact:
Admissions Secretary:
Mrs. Jane Dedman
Taunton Preparatory School
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 6AE
Tel: 01823 349209.
E mail: jane.dedman@tauntonschool.co.uk
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