SPORT SCHOLARSHIPS

Criteria

For entry at Years 7, 9, 10 and Lower Sixth (NB., Year 10 is only applicable for external candidates)

Scholarships are awarded to pupils who demonstrate an outstanding work ethic, are coachable and have the potential to make an outstanding contribution to Sport at Wells. Candidates are encouraged to already be playing sports both inside and outside of school.

Benefits and expectations

• Two weekly Strength and Conditioning sessions that are age and stage specific
• Termly Talks on the topics of; nutrition, sleep, performance psychology, taping and rehabilitation and REDs
• Physiotherapy support through on-site provision and subsidised support off-site with our partners Blue Sky
• Weekly small group skill support for Sixth Form pupils in their chosen sport
• Individual development plans to support players long term goal setting and development
• Annual trip to a high performance centre (St Georges Park, Loughborough University).

Overview of performance sports at Wells

What to expect on the Scholarship Day

• An interview with their Head of Year or a member of our Senior Management Team
• 11+ will participate in a Parkour Circuit to assess their FMS and soft skills, 13-16+ will complete a range of fitness assessments to provide a well rounded understanding of the pupils physical qualities
• A group or individual interview with tasks to complete, this will be with the Director of Sport and a member of the PE department
• At least two games activity sessions and an additional group challenge that is introduced on the day.

Financial awards

Scholarship awards are based on current merit. All successful applicants will be awarded a 10% discount on tuition fees. For those candidates who are awarded two Scholarships, the second will be an Honorary Scholarship without an additional financial award.

If you need further financial assistance please see our Bursaries page for details.

Review process

All Sport Scholars will receive a formal review of their progress and performance in November of Year 8 and November of Year 11.

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Find out more

If you have any questions about our Scholarship Programme for any year of entry, please contact us on 01749 834441 or email [email protected].

Please note that you may apply for multiple scholarships. If successful, you can receive one financial scholarship and an additional honorary scholarship.