Senior School

There are a variety of awards available, and these are open to both pupils who are applying to join the School at Year 7 and those currently in BGS Juniors.

Subject to the availability of places in the year-group, the awards below are also available to pupils entering Year 9.

Our scholarships do not carry an automatic fee reduction, so any pupils who require financial assistance with school fees are invited to apply for a means-tested Bursary award when submitting their Scholarship application.

Pupils awarded any of the following scholarships will receive an annual grant for their artistic, sporting or academic development. Additionally, they will join our Scholars Programme, which, led by our Heads of Scholars, provides our most able students with a range of opportunities designed to stretch and challenge them.

Academic Scholarships
Academic Scholarships are available for entry into Year 7. These scholarships are awarded based on academic merit. All pupils registered for the school will be considered for an academic scholarship, awarded based on exceptional entrance examination results and potential shown in a scholarship interview, usually with the Head of BGS and a Head of Scholars.

Specialist Scholarships
In addition to Academic Scholarships, we offer Specialist Scholarships (Art, Dance, Drama, Music and Sport) in Year 7 to entrants showing exceptional ability in these areas.
Additionally, candidates for Year 9 entry can apply for a Design Technology scholarship.

Applicants for these scholarships are required to complete a separate application form and shortlisted candidates will be invited to assessment days.

If you would like to apply for a Specialist Scholarship, please indicate this when you complete the Senior School application form, and the Admissions team will forward the relevant form(s) for you to complete.

The deadline to apply for a Specialist Scholarships for entry in September 2026 is midday on Friday 21 November 2025.

Head's Scholarships
Candidates who are shortlisted for an Academic Scholarship as well as a Specialist Scholarship will be considered for the Head's Scholarship, recognising their potential to contribute across several areas of school life.