Priority Places & Scholarships
Year 7 Music Priority Places
The College is proud to offer up to sixteen places for students applying for Year 7 day and boarding places who demonstrate a particular aptitude in music. These places are allocated on the basis of performance in assessments of musical aptitude conducted by the College. Eight of these places are available to boarders and eight to Day students. These places are not scholarships and there is no reduction in the boarding fee where these places are given to boarders.
To apply for one of these places, parents must apply for their son/daughter to take the assessment using a Supplementary Admissions Form (link to register here) which must be returned to the College by 31 October 2025.
There are two opportunities to take the assessment:
- Friday, 26 September - Assessment Day 1
- Friday, 21 November - Assessment Day 2
For further guidance on the Year 7 Music Priority Places, please read document below:
Year 7 Music Priority Place Guidance
Those who apply in time to be included in the first assessment date will receive notification of whether they have met the required standard before the national closing date for Year 7 Admissions. Those who apply too late to take the first or who are unable to attend the first assessment date can attend the second assessment date. Both assessments provide the same opportunity to gain a place at the College and so there is no advantage to be gained from attending one assessment rather than the other.
It should be noted that no candidate may attend the assessment more than once, although a candidate who is scheduled to participate in the first assessment and is unable to do so, for example due to ill health, is able to attend for the second assessment date, provided that they do not embark upon any aspect of the assessment on the first occasion. It should be noted that meeting the required standard in the assessment does not guarantee a place at the College. This is because more candidates may meet the required standard than there are places available. If this is the case, places are allocated according to the oversubscription criteria detailed in our current Admissions Policy, and subsequently according to proximity.
Please note - These priority places are only available in Year 7.
Sixth Form Boarding Scholarships
The Sixth Form at Wymondham College is the launch pad for every students’ career. So the College is extremely proud to offer at least three Sixth Form Boarding Scholarships each year to help more students gain an outstanding education.
The scholarships are for students who demonstrate exceptional academic, musical or sporting potential. The scholarships are worth up to 100% of the boarding fee and this is shared across the successful candidates.
If you'd like to be considered for a Sixth Form boarding scholarship, please indicate this in your application form at the appropriate section. Application forms must be returned by 31 October 2025.
Candidates can not apply for multiple scholarships.
Requirements:
Academic
An Academic Scholar is expected to have a proven level of academic achievement throughout their school career, which will result in at least 7 Grade 7s at GCSE. He/she will study up to 4 subjects at A level and will stand a very good chance of gaining admission to the most selective of universities.
As part of the process, students will be asked to submit a letter, of no more than 250 words, introducing themself and outlining what they believe they would be able to give back to the College as an academic scholar throughout their time in our Sixth Form. The letter should also highlight what they feel makes them stand out from other applicants.
If the information provided outlines that the applicant’s achievements are at least at the level required for a scholarship, he/she will be confirmed for the Assessment day. That Assessment will consist of a one hour written exam and an interview at a time to be confirmed with a member of the College Leadership Team.
Sport
A Sports Scholar is expected to have a proven record of representative achievements (at least County level or above) in a minimum of two different Wymondham College sports. A Wymondham College Sport Scholar will be an A Level PE/Sport Studies or BTEC Sports student who has obtained a high grade at GCSE PE and will make a significant contribution to one of the College’s representative sports as a performer and to the junior sports programme as a Sports Assistant.
As part of the process, students will be asked to submit a Portfolio containing their certificates of sporting achievement, press cuttings, letters from sports coaches and any other pertinent sporting information. The portfolio should include a cover letter of no more than 250 words, introducing themself and providing a description of their involvement in sport, and achievements so far, what they feel they will be able to give back to the College throughout their time in our Sixth Form and what makes them stand out from other sports scholars.
If the information provided outlines that the applicant’s achievements are at least at the level required for a scholarship, he/she will be confirmed for the Assessment day. That Assessment will consist of a one hour group skills and fitness test and a personal interview with a senior member of the Sports Department.
Music
A Music Scholar is expected to have a proven record of performance at Grade 8 standard in their first study instrument and a Grade 6 theory. Stronger candidates will be proficient on a second instrument, ideally piano if not the first study instrument. A Wymondham College Music Scholar will be an A Level Music Student who has obtained a high grade at GCSE Music and will make a significant contribution to the musical life of the College.
As part of the process, students will be asked to submit a letter of no more than 250 words, introducing themself and providing a description of their involvement in music, and achievements so far including their current grades, what they feel they will be able to give back to the College throughout their time in our Sixth Form and what makes them stand out from other music scholars. Students are also welcome to provide their music certificates and any other pertinent music information alongside the letter.
If the information provided outlines that the applicant’s achievements are at least at the level required for a scholarship, he/she will be confirmed for the Assessment day. That Assessment will consist of a 30-minute musical performance and interview with the Director of Music.
This year, the Scholarship Assessment day is Friday 21 November 2025.
Please note - we only offer the boarding scholarships for Sixth Form. We do not offer scholarships in our Senior School and we do not offer bursaries.
