Tue Sep 07 2010

The value of all bursaries will, in all circumstances, be determined following the completion of a financial statement by the candidate's parents. A special form is provided for this purpose. The value of a Bursary varies according to parental income, but only in exceptional circumstances will it exceed 60% of fees. When awarding bursaries the committee, will always take into consideration each applicant's potential for contributing to the ethos and life of the OLA community.

 

The value of a Bursary will be re-assessed annually and may go up or down depending on current family circumstances. Special consideration for Bursary funding will be given to children whose parents are practising Catholics and who, where possible attend Catholic primary schools. The continuation of a bursary is dependent upon good school reports for effort, participation and behaviour.

 

The school will at any time consider a Bursary application in respect of an existing pupil if their future education is jeopardised by unforeseen financial problems.   Preference will be given to any pupil who is at a sensitive stage in his / her school career.

Scholarships are awarded on academic merit at 11+, 13+ and Sixth Form. Pupils are assessed on the basis of a Scholarship Examination, reference from previous school and interview. The number of scholarships offered each year can vary. These awards may represent up to a 50% reduction in school fees.

 

The value of all Scholarships will, in all circumstances, be determined following the completion of a financial statement by the candidate's parents.  A special form is provided for this purpose. The Head, in making such awards, will always take into consideration each candidate's potential for contributing to the ethos and life of the OLA community. The continuation of a Scholarship is dependent upon good school reports for effort, achievement and behaviour and it is our hope that all holders of Scholarships will spend the whole of their secondary education at OLA.

The Head has the discretion to award Exhibitions in Music. These constitute free instrumental tuition (in either one or two instruments) for candidates who demonstrate outstanding promise. The continuation of an Exhibition is dependent upon good school reports for effort, behaviour and participation in musical events.

Applications forms and further details are available from the Head on request. Completed forms must be received by 1 December with the exception of Sixth Form Scholarship applications which must be received by 31 October.