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Guide to Sixth Form entry and Sixth Form ScholarShipSSeptember 2021
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GUIDE TO SIXTH FORM AND SIXTH FORM SCHOLARSHIPS ACADEMIC YEAR OF ENTRY 2021
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We are delighted that you are interested in joining
Eastbourne College for your A-level studies.
Competition for entry to our sixth form is strong and
as well as academic ability we seek pupils who wish to
be part of a vibrant community to which they will
contribute fully.
There are two methods of entry:
normal entry (following a visit and based on GCSE
predictions where relevant)
scholarship entry (assessments take place at the
College in November in the preceding year of
entry, ie the first term of Year 11).
Our sixth form entry is an important cohort for the
College and brings with it fresh ideas, energy and
ambition. We embrace all our new sixth form entrants
and are particularly excited about scholarship
candidates applying to join the College.
The College is pleased to offer a range of A-level
subjects and a robust enrichment programme for our
sixth form pupils, as well as many different scholarship
options.
Scholarships are offered across multiple disciplines
including academic, art, design, drama, music and sport.
As a College we are very fortunate to attract a high level
of interest in our scholarship programme. In addition to
our core scholarship awards, we are also able to offer
sixth form named awards to some candidates.
In celebration of our 150th anniversary, the College
announced the Professor Soddy awards for talented
academic pupils. This award and some of the other
named awards can be applied for on an individual basis;
all named awards are dependent on availability. Please
see the Sixth Form Named Award sections in this
booklet for more information.
Applicants for the sixth form should be predicted a
GCSE grade average of 6 or above, and receive a very
positive reference from their current school. We
normally expect sixth form applicants to complete a
minimum of 8 GCSEs.
If you would like to be considered for entry to the
sixth form at the College in September 2021
please contact us to arrange either a personal or
virtual visit. This should be done as early as possible
and certainly no later than by the end of the first term of
Year 11.
If you would like to make an application for the sixth
form, your parents will need to complete a registration
form (available upon request or online) and return it
together with a £100 registration fee. Early registration
is recommended (preferably before the end of
November of Year 11) and applications will be
considered in the order that they are received, with
offers made subject to availability. Applications received
after December of Year 11 will be considered in the
normal manner if spaces are available.
On receipt of a positive reference from your current
school, having met you and your meeting our entrance
requirements, we will make conditional offers of a sixth
form place to applicants. These offers are conditional on
final GCSE grades. For some applicants we will consider
making unconditional offers of a place.
All sixth form applicants holding conditional offers of a
place are required to provide copies of their statements
of GCSE results (or equivalent) as soon as they are
published to confirm their place at the College.
Provisional confirmation of A-level subjects is requested
in the Lent term when the relevant options information
booklet is made available to those who have accepted a
place.
INTRODUCTION NORMAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATION PROCEDURE
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It is anticipated that any pupil beginning an A-level
programme at the College will choose A-level options in
subjects where they obtain some of their highest grades.
For some A-level subjects there may be GCSE grade
recommendations in order to access that A- level
subject.
If you are applying after December 2020, it would be
advantageous for parents to provide an email address of
the appropriate member of staff to whom the College
should write for a reference. Offers of places from 1
December 2020 onwards are based on receipt of a
satisfactory reference and predicted GCSE grades being
received from your present school.
The following scholarships are offered to new pupils
entering the College in the sixth form:
Academic incl the Professor Soddy Award
Art
Art Textiles
Design & Technology
Drama
Music
Sport
Please note that in line with most top independent
schools, the majority of awards given at Eastbourne
College will be between 5 per cent and 20 per cent of
the day or boarding fee, but more may be offered (up
to a maximum of 50 per cent).
The Professor Soddy award is an academic award for
highly talented individuals and provides an award of 100
per cent of the day or boarding fee.
All scholarships may be supplemented on a means-
tested basis and in exceptional circumstances this funding
can extend beyond the normal 60 per cent bursary limit.
For awards with significant financial benefit, we may ask
a family to complete a means tested bursary application
form.
Whereas candidates for all other disciplines should
normally be predicted a GCSE average of 6 and above,
we expect potential academic scholarship candidates to
have all 7-9 predictions at GCSE from their current
school as well as a very positive reference.
For all potential scholars we look for academic leadership
and intellectual curiosity. We try to distinguish the bright
from the well drilled, the inspired from the effective and
we aim to uncover flair.
Scholarship candidates who are not successful are
nevertheless normally offered a place at the College
subject to gaining the external entry requirements at
GCSE; all pupils who are offered a scholarship, regardless
of the discipline, must also fulfil these same requirements
in order to take up their place and their award. Academic
scholars will be expected to meet or exceed their
predicted grades.
Please contact the admissions office for the relevant link
to the online application form. For candidates who have
yet to register with the College, please also complete a
registration form (available upon request or online) and
return it together with the registration fee of £100. The
registration fee for Professor Soddy applicants is waived.
Ideally all scholarship candidates should have visited the
College prior to the scholarship assessments.
The closing date for receipt of entries is Friday
16 October 2020. On submission of your online
scholarship application, your current headteacher will be
automatically contacted for a confidential reference
which will include your GCSE predicted grades. We will
then invite short-listed candidates to the assessments at
the end of October (ie in the first term of Year 11).
Please make sure that your headteacher is aware that
we will be sending an electronic reference request to
him / her on your behalf. All references must be
returned by 22 October. Any delay in receiving a
completed reference may jeopardise your scholarship
application.
In keeping with regulations governing all HMC schools,
parents and candidates will be informed of the results
after 1 December and should respond within one week
of the postmark date.
SCHOLARSHIP ENTRY
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Please be aware that the dates and formats for the
assessments may be subject to change due to the
ongoing restrictions as a result of Covid-19. These will be
communicated upon invitation to the assessments.
The closing date for all scholarship applications is Friday
16 October 2020.
* if candidates are successful in the academic / Professor
Soddy exams, they will be invited to attend an interview
and possibly an aptitude test between Saturday 14 -
Saturday 21 November 2020.
Bursaries are separate from scholarship awards. They
can be made available where financial means dictate and
can add to scholarship award amounts. They are all
means-tested, according to the guidelines laid down by
the Charity Commission, and parents are asked to
complete a financial circumstances form, available upon
request from the admissions office.
Prospective pupils should be registered with the College
before an application for a bursary or scholarship is
made. If parents have applied for a scholarship and wish
also to apply for a bursary, they should submit a
completed application by Friday 16 October 2020. If
parents are not applying for a scholarship, the deadline
for submission is ideally by Friday 13 November 2020.
Bursary awards are reviewed and determined in the
order they are received.
Enquiries should be made to the admissions office in
the first instance. Please return all documentation
electronically or by secure postal delivery to the
Admissions Office, Eastbourne College, Old Wish Road,
Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4JY.
Bursaries are not eligible to parents applying from
overseas.
The College expects potential academic scholarship
candidates to have all 7-9 predictions at GCSE from
their current school as well as a very positive reference.
Successful candidates have the privilege of joining the
academic enrichment programme run exclusively for
scholars (and other pupils by invitation) in the senior part
of the school. Members benefit from a programme of
support, monitoring, talks, encouragement and visits, and
are expected to participate actively at the top end of
their classes, not only for their own benefit but for the
academic benefit of those around them.
The academic scholarship assessment will consist of a
one hour written examination in three of the below
subjects:
Biology
Chemistry
Classical Civilisation*
Economics*
English Literature
French
Geography
German
Classical Greek
History
Latin
Maths
Physics
Politics*
Religious Studies / Philosophy and Theology
Spanish
* only if studied at GCSE
Sample past papers are available to candidates (in most
subjects) upon request from the admissions office on
[email protected] once you have
submitted your application.
For more information or for advice on the best options
and combinations for individual candidates, please
contact the admissions office well before the application
deadline.
The closing date for academic scholarship entries is Friday
16 October 2020.
Academic incl Professor Soddy Awards
7 November 2020
Art 10 November 2020 Art Textiles 9 November 2020 Design and Technology 10 / 11 November 2020 Drama 13 November 2020 Music 12 / 13 November 2020 Sport w/c 9 November 2020
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The academic examinations will take place on Saturday
7 November 2020 at the College. If a candidate is
successful in the examinations, they will be invited to
attend an interview and possibly an aptitude test
between Saturday 14 - 21 November 2020. During their
time on campus, candidates will be able to meet pupils
and staff, and enjoy the College surrounds.
Results will be announced after 1 December 2020.
Professor Soddy awards (named after the eminent
former pupil and Nobel Prize winner in chemistry) are
available to pupils joining Year 12 from the state-
maintained school sector, joining as a day or boarding
pupil in September 2021.
This award scheme is open to any exceptionally gifted
academic pupils who wish to join the sixth form and who
will gain from, and contribute to, the academic soul of
the school as well as school life in general.
We are looking for gifted pupils from across the country.
The awards will cover 100 per cent of the fees and in
some cases, additional costs at the College.
In summary, the eligible criteria for Professor Soddy
award candidates are those pupils who:
are currently at a state-maintained school
in the top academic cohort of their school
highly-motivated and highly-appraised
predicted at least eight GCSE grades 8-9 by their
current school
All candidates will nominate three subjects for
examination and these should be a candidate’s
strongest subjects, they may be the subjects the pupil
wishes to study at A-level or they may be the subjects
that will show the candidate’s academic ability in the best
light.
A candidate’s current school will automatically receive
a request for a reference on the back of an
application, unless specifically discussed otherwise. The
reference will ask for academic and character
information.
A shortlist of candidates will be invited to the College to
sit examinations in their three chosen subjects on 7
November 2020. If successful on the examination day,
candidates will then be invited to the College for an
individual interview with a senior member of staff and
possibly an aptitude test. The date for these interviews
will be between Saturday 14 – 21 November.
The list of subjects available for assessment can be
found under the academic scholarships section of this
booklet and on the application form. If there are other
subjects a candidate would like to be assessed in,
please contact the admissions office. A candidate may also
be asked to bring or send us examples of recently
assessed work.
Successful candidates will have access to a programme
of enrichment to challenge and stimulate academic
endeavours:
subject specific enrichment programme
member of Oxbridge / Medics / Ivy League
application programme
Member of the Casson Society (senior academic
forum for pupils to lead discussions on their
particular area of interest)
support, monitoring and encouragement required
to participate actively at the top of your classes
dedicated member of staff to mentor
The College is extremely proud of its award holders, of
what they represent and of their achievements. Our
expectations include the requirements to pursue
excellence in all that you do, to participate fully in the life
of the College, to encourage, enable and enrich others
in the classroom and in the wider community, to display
personal integrity and to persevere through challenges.
The closing date for Professor Soddy academic
scholarship entries is Friday 16 October 2020.
The assessment will be held alongside the assessments
for all academic award candidates and will take place on
Saturday 7 November 2020 at the College and results
will be announced after 1 December.
Family financial circumstances may need to be reviewed
through a means-tested bursary process for successful
candidates.
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Unsuccessful Professor Soddy academic award
candidates can be automatically considered for an
academic scholarship.
Eastbourne College is very fortunate to have a number
of named awards that, dependent on availability, can be
awarded to sixth form scholarship candidates.
Any named award recipients will normally be identified
during the sixth form academic scholarship assessment
process. Candidates will have the opportunity of
nominating which named award they would like to be
considered for alongside their academic scholarship
application. Candidates for named academic awards
should meet the criteria for the academic scholarship
and will be assessed as a potential academic scholar.
However, it is possible for a candidate to be offered a
named award, and not be a successful academic scholar,
in recognition of their passion and interest in a specific
area.
A named award:
is awarded for two-years for a place in the sixth
form
will be given to a pupil who would not otherwise
have the opportunity to benefit from a College
education and who has applied for a scholarship;
this may involve completing some financial means
testing
will be given to someone who is able to
demonstrate initiative and the pursuit of excellence
in the specific area/s that the award is being offered
in
will be given to someone who is ambitious,
determined, hard-working and keen to make the
most of the other opportunities on offer at the
College. They would be expected to contribute to
and be fully involved in the life of the school
recipient will be required to write a report on the
progress they have made at the end of the Lower
Sixth and Upper Sixth years. This report should
focus on the way in which they have used their
time at the College to develop their academic
or other interests. Any courses or experiences
during holiday time and related to furthering
their studies will be encouraged.
Bernard Drake award
The Bernard Drake award has been initiated and funded
by a former College pupil who went on to study
economics at Emmanuel College, Cambridge. It has been
set up in recognition of the inspirational teaching of
Bernard Drake who joined the Eastbourne College staff
in 1967, introduced economics as a stand-alone subject
and became the first head of a new economics
department in 1970 until his retirement in 1996. The
department continues to thrive and is one of the
College’s most successful academic departments. This
award will be given to an academic scholar who
demonstrates exceptional academic talent, who has a
passion and interest in pursuing a career linked to
economics and who can be an inspiration to others.
Scoresby-Jackson science award
The Scoresby-Jackson science award is a result of a
generous legacy from the will of Thomas Scoresby-
Jackson who was a pupil at the College from 1925 to
1929. The Scoresby family, late of Whitby, Yorkshire,
were well-known for their exploration of the polar
regions of the globe and Mr Scoresby-Jackson wished
to help pupils to study science subjects at A level.
Academic scholarship candidates who wish to study at
least three science subjects at A-level will be
considered and ideally they will go on to read a
science-related degree at university. As well as the
natural sciences, mathematics and design and
technology count as sciences for this purpose.
Candidates who are able to demonstrate initiative and
the pursuit of excellence will be considered and the
award will be given to the strongest eligible candidate.
SIXTH FORM NAMED ACADEMIC AWARDS
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The Denso award
Winn and Coales (Denso) Ltd is a multi-faceted
international organization with a focus on engineering
and manufacturing. The parent organization was founded
in 1883 and is proudly led by Old Eastbournian, David
Winn OBE. Winn and Coales Ltd are keen to encourage
and promote engineering knowledge and skills in schools
and David Winn, CEO, has kindly donated funds to the
College for this award. The Denso award will be available
to sixth form pupils who have a desire to pursue a career
in the world of engineering – this doesn’t necessarily
mean the award is restricted to pupils who want to be
an engineer but is available to any pupil who is passionate
about the field of engineering and its wider contribution
to innovation and development.
The company and the College are committed to
developing the best possible work experience and career
opportunities for pupils interested in engineering, utilising
the College’s wider relationship with Winn and Coales.
The award should be awarded to an individual who
wouldn’t ordinarily be able to attend the College.
The Grand Hotel Rotherwick Foundation award
The College is fortunate to have the Rotherwick
Foundation sponsor an award for a local Eastbourne
pupil who would not otherwise have the opportunity of
an Eastbourne College education. Potential candidates
will be identified through the scholarship assessment
process and will be hard working, ambitious, academically
gifted, and intellectually curious. The recipient would be
an ambassador for themselves, the College, the Grand
Hotel and the Rotherwick Foundation. This award will
recognize leadership talent.
Sevorg award
The Sevorg Award is a result of a generous legacy from
the will of James Groves who was a pupil at the College
from 1949 to 1954 in Pennell House. The award should
be given to a pupil who has an interest in the
environmental well-being of the planet and a keen
interest in animals. The recipient is likely to be a strong
all-rounder who has demonstrated exceptional personal
qualities during any scholarship assessment process at the
College.
Successful candidates should be working towards a
9 at Art GCSE, are expected to study Art at A-level
and to participate in College art activities and events
each term. In addition to the award, scholars will
receive additional tuition and will benefit from a
programme of support, monitoring and encouragement.
The assessment will consist of:
a still-life observational drawing test in the art
department
a comprehensive interview with the Head of Art
and other members of the art department,
including a portfolio assessment
Portfolios should contain:
drawings from direct observation that show an
exceptionally mature level of skill and perception
evidence of work that has been done over a
number of weeks
evidence of work that has been done at school with
the guidance of a teacher as well as completely
independent work
at least one full sketchbook of drawings
evidence of an interest in Art that has developed
over a number of years
Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to arrange
an informal meeting with the Head of Art early in the
Michaelmas term of Year 11 in order to receive guidance
and advice before the assessment. Our Head of Art is Mrs
Harriott ([email protected]).
The closing date for art scholarship entries is Friday 16
October 2020.
As well as the general reference requested by the College
from their current school, candidates may wish to provide
additional references from other relevant referees.
Assessments will take place on Tuesday 10 November
2020 at the College or by arrangement and results will be
announced after 1 December.
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The College has a thriving and extremely successful
textiles department that has gained national reputation
for excellence in its field.
Successful candidates should be working towards 7-9 in
art or textiles GCSE, are expected to study textiles at A-
level and to participate in College textiles activities,
competitions and events each term.
The assessment will consist of:
a sewing machine skills test in the textiles
department
a comprehensive interview with the Head of
Textiles and other members of the textiles
department, including a portfolio assessment
Portfolios should contain:
drawings from direct observation
evidence of work that has been done over a
number of weeks
evidence of work that has been done at school
with the guidance of a teacher as well as
independent work
evidence of practical work
Successful candidates are expected to study the subject
at A level, to engage in regional and national
competitions and other extension activities and to
represent the department at events. They should act as
role models and be particularly supportive to other
pupils in the department.
In addition to the award, scholars will receive additional
tuition and will benefit from a programme of support,
monitoring and encouragement.
Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to
arrange an informal meeting with the Head of Textiles,
Ms Zara Cosgrove (zbcosgrove@eastbourne-
college.co.uk) early in the Michaelmas term of Year 11 in
order to receive guidance and advice before the
assessment.
The closing date for design entries is Friday 16 October
2020.
Assessments will take place on Monday 9 November
2020 at the College or by arrangement and results will
be announced after 1 December.
The College has a thriving and extremely successful DT
department that has gained national reputation for
excellence in its field.
Successful candidates are expected to study DT at A
level, to engage in regional and national competitions
and other extension activities and to represent the
department at events. They should act as role models
and be particularly supportive to other pupils in the
department.
In addition to the award, scholars will benefit from
support, monitoring and encouragement by their
teachers and receive expert advice and guidance if
considering a career in design or manufacturing.
The assessment will take the form of a comprehensive
interview with the Head of Department which will
involve a portfolio assessment.
Portfolios should contain:
evidence of design work that shows an
exceptionally mature level of skill and knowledge
– sketch books, manual and CAD technical
drawings
evidence of manufacturing of a very high level,
both at school and independently - smaller project
work that is easily portable can be brought on the
day; otherwise photographs should be provided in
the portfolio.
evidence of relevant work experience, courses,
competitions etc
Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to
arrange an informal meeting with the Head of Design
and Technology, Mr Matthew Clover
([email protected]) early in the
Michaelmas term of Year 11 in order to receive
guidance and advice before the assessment.
The closing date for design entries is Friday 16 October
2020.
DESIGN SCHOLARSHIPS: ART TEXTILES
DESIGN SCHOLARSHIPS: DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY
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Assessments will take place on either Tuesday
10 November or Wednesday 11 November 2020 at
the College or by arrangement and results will be
announced after 1 December.
Successful candidates should be working towards a 7-9
at drama GCSE, are normally expected to study drama
at A level, and must fully commit to co- curricular drama
and productions at the College. In addition to the
award, scholars will receive free tickets to all
professional drama events at the College, which they
are normally expected to attend and they will benefit
from a programme of support, monitoring and
encouragement. They will also be offered free LAMDA
duologue classes.
The College is happy to support drama scholars who
achieve professional engagements. If they wish to be
involved in external amateur productions, this needs to
be on the understanding that it is in the pupil’s best
interests in terms of time management and academic
studies, and that such external amateur productions do
not have a significant impact on College
commitments and directed time (e.g. sports fixtures). In
such circumstances, the College’s judgement and
decision will be final.
Drama at Eastbourne is an inclusive discipline, both in
and out of the classroom. Apart from the practical
experience of bringing text to life on stage through
acting and directing, expertise is also developed in a
number of areas including script-writing, set-design,
lighting, sound and costume. While most candidates will
offer acting as their skill, those with a particular and
specialist talent in other areas are very welcome to
apply for an award.
For acting candidates, the assessment is likely to
consist of:
a one-hour written assessment about a recent
production seen
a practical assessment involving all candidates as a
group; each candidate is expected in turn to deliver
a prepared speech (max 3 mins) taken from a
drama text, performed in character though not in
costume. The text can be classical or
contemporary, but not a poem or extract from a
novel
a group improvisation where candidates will be
asked to perform spontaneously to a given stimulus
(probably together with current College drama
students)
an interview with the Director of Drama and /
or any other assessor, during which candidates
should also provide evidence of involvement to
date, including photographs and programmes of
professional youth theatre or school productions
within the last three year
For technical candidates, the assessment is likely to
consist of:
a presentation of their aptitude and interest. This
could be in the form of a model-box and
photographs of a set, a costume portfolio
containing designs and sketches, a portfolio or DVD
showing photographic evidence of lighting designs,
or DVD/CD evidence of sound design.
an interview with the Director of Drama and / or
any other assessor, during which candidates should
also provide evidence of involvement to date, in the
form of designs, drawings, photographs,
programmes etc
Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to
arrange an informal meeting with the Director of
Drama early in the Michaelmas term of Year 11 in
order to receive guidance and advice before the
assessment. The Director of Drama is Mrs Claudine
Sinnett ([email protected]).
The closing date for drama scholarship entries is Friday
16 October 2020.
As well as the general reference requested by the
College from their current school, candidates may wish
to provide additional references from other relevant
referees.
Auditions will take place on Friday 13 November 2020
at the College or by arrangement and results will be
announced after 1 December.
DRAMA SCHOLARSHIPS
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Successful candidates should be working towards a 7-9
at music GCSE and will normally be expected to study
music at A-level (but if not they must fully commit to co-
curricular music). All music scholars are expected to
make an active and positive contribution to the musical
life of the College, both as a soloist and in ensemble
work with, for example, choirs, orchestras and
productions. Music scholars are also expected to sing in
the Chapel Choir, which includes some Sunday services.
In addition to the award candidates will normally
receive 2 hours of free music tuition at the College on
their instruments (which can include singing), benefit
from a programme of support, monitoring and
encouragement. Instrumental tuition will normally only
be offered by the College’s own specialist teachers and
during the regular school day.
A scholarship candidate would normally be expected to
offer two instruments - one of which may be singing -
or two instruments as well as singing. The second
instrument may only be at beginners or intermediate
level.
Choral scholarships can be made to those who offer
singing as a first instrument. An organ scholarship is also
available. This position gives valuable experience in
school services and choir accompaniment in Chapel,
with the possibility of playing during external visits to
other churches.
The assessment will consist of:
two contrasting pieces on the first instrument (it is
not necessary for candidates to have passed any
grade examination, but the standard expected is
grade seven on their first instrument)
one prepared piece on the second (and third, if any)
instrument
a sight-reading test
aural tests
an interview with the Director of Music and / or
other assessors
Candidates will be expected to discuss their musical
studies and interests, including their involvement in
musical groups and activities.
As well as the general reference requested by the
College from their current school, candidates may wish
to provide additional references from instrumental
teachers and other relevant referees.
Candidates are welcome to bring their own
accompanist to the examination or supply the
Director of Music with copies of the music in advance.
Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to
arrange an informal meeting with the Director of
Music early in the Michaelmas term of Year 11 in
order to receive guidance and advice before the
assessment. The Director of Music is Mr Dan Jordan
(dkjordan@eastbourne- college.co.uk)
The closing date for music scholarship entries is Friday
16October 2020.
Auditions will take place on either Thursday 12
November or Friday 13 November 2020 at the
College or by arrangement and results will be
announced after 1 December.
We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate
exceptional talents in one of the College’s core team
sports:
cricket (boys and girls)
hockey (boys and girls)
netball (girls)
rugby (boys)
tennis (boys and girls)
However, exceptional talent in other sports, (triathlon,
athletics, football, riding, golf, and swimming) will be
considered and should be discussed on a case by case
basis with the Director of Sport.
Successful candidates are awarded a general sport
scholarship (i.e. not an award in any particular sport). Any
named award winners will receive that title on top of their
general sport scholarship title.
These named awards are: Peter Bibby cricket award,
Trevor Pescud tennis award, and Robin Harrison rugby
award.
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Candidates should state their choice of sport(s) to be
assessed in priority order on the application form, up to
a maximum of two. A second sport needs to be at a
strong competitive level at school, club or higher
standard. If applying for two sports the College may only
require or choose one sport to be assessed.
If candidates are unsure which sports to opt for and /
or in which order, or whether or not to indicate a
second sport at all, they should contact the Director of
Sport, Mr Mike Harrison (mtharrison@eastbourne-
college.co.uk).
Successful candidates may well be playing or training at
county level or higher in their chosen sport(s) although
this is not a requirement or a guarantee for a
scholarship. As well as the general reference requested
by the College from their current school, candidates
may wish to provide additional references from club
coaches and other relevant referees.
Sport scholars are expected to show leadership and to
make an active and full contribution to the sporting life
of the College, not only through their individual
performance as a member of school teams but also as
role models in their attitude and behaviour as
sportsmen and sportswomen. There is no requirement
to study PE at A level but we do recommend it to those
with strong sports backgrounds.
Regardless of which sports are offered for assessment,
scholars are normally expected to participate in
core College team sports, as the Director of Sport
deems appropriate, throughout the year.
As part of the award, successful candidates will engage
in a development programme designed to maximize
the potential of the award winner. The programme will
consist of a personalised conditioning programme,
nutritional advice and mentoring to help balance their
sporting and school life, and invitations to guest
speaker events.
Time away from College commitments can be
provided within reason and following agreement and
consultation with the College to attend representative
trials and external specialist training.
The assessment normally consists of:
skills and conditioned trials in the chosen sports,
normally involving current College team members
gym-style tests (co-ordination, speed, stamina,
balance and agility) a brief interview with the Director of Sport and / or
Heads of Sport in which candidates are expected
to show an awareness of current issues regardingtheir own sports and sport in general, and to
demonstrate their commitment and ambition
If a candidate is unable to be assessed on the day for
certain reasons (e.g. injury) the College reserves the right
to make an award based on prior knowledge of the
candidate, observations in the field, video evidence, etc.
when compared with other candidates.
Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to
arrange an informal meeting with the Director of Sport
in Year 10 or early in the Michaelmas term of Year 11
in order to receive guidance and advice before the
assessment.
The closing date for sport scholarship entries is Friday
16 October 2020.
Assessments will take place at the College during
the week commencing Monday 9 November 2020
or by arrangement. Results will be announced after 1
December. Please note, we cannot confirm the
assessment date until nearer to the time due to ongoing
restrictions as a result of Covid-19.
Eastbourne College is very fortunate to have a number
of named awards that, dependent on availability, can be
awarded to sixth form scholarship candidates.
Any named award recipients will normally be identified
during the sixth form sport scholarship assessment
process. Candidates will have the opportunity of
nominating which named award they would like to be
considered for. Candidates for named sport awards
should meet the criteria for the sport scholarship and will
be assessed as a potential sport scholar.
SIXTH FORM NAMED SPORT AWARDS
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A named award:
is awarded for two-years for a place in the sixth
form
will be given to a pupil who would not otherwise
have the opportunity to benefit from a College
education and who has applied for a scholarship this
may involve completing some financial means
testing
will be given to someone who is able to
demonstrate initiative and the pursuit of excellence
in the specific area/s that the award is being offered
in
will be given to someone who is ambitious,
determined, hard-working and keen to make the
most of the other opportunities on offer at the
College. They would be expected to contribute to
and be fully involved in the life of the school
recipient will be required to write a report on the
progress they have made at the end of the Lower
Sixth and Upper Sixth years. This report should
focus on the way in which they have used their time
at the College to develop their academic or other
interests. Any courses or experiences during holiday
time and related to furthering their studies will be
encouraged.
Trevor Pescud tennis award
Trevor Pescud was an Old Eastbournian who
bequeathed a generous legacy which funds a place at the
College for a talented girl tennis player who would not
otherwise have the opportunity to benefit from a
College education.
Peter Bibby cricket award
This award is in memory of Peter Bibby, a good friend
of the College. The award is to provide a local pupil
who is also a talented cricketer, with the opportunity of
an Eastbourne College education. The successful
candidate will be expected to commit to all aspects of
College life and be an ambassador for the award and
for the College.
Robin Harrison rugby award
This award is in memory of Robin Harrison who was a
pupil and Head of School at the College. After winning a
rugby blue at Cambridge he returned to the College
for his entire teaching career. He taught geography and
as Master in Charge of Rugby coached many successful
teams. He was also housemaster of Craig house, Master
in Charge of golf and secretary of the Old Eastbournian
Association. The award is to provide a talented rugby
player with the opportunity of an Eastbourne College
education.
Eastbourne College is extremely proud of our scholars
and what they represent and their achievements. In
setting guidelines for our scholars we have captured the
below expectations of any award winners. Our scholars
will:
Pursue excellence
They will try to do the best they can. We will help
them to achieve more than they believed they could.
Participate
They will enter fully into the life of the school and we
challenge them to enable and enrich others in the
classroom and in the wider community.
Display integrity
They will keep going when the going is tough and we
will help them to learn to take responsibility for their
decisions.
An Eastbourne College scholarship award winner can
expect to be challenged, inspired and engaged whether
it is in the classroom, art school, the design studio, at a
drama rehearsal, a musical workshop, on the sports, or
beyond.
EXPECTATIONS OF A SCHOLAR
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Please contact the admissions office for the online link to
the application form, or alternatively use the link below
to access the form.
https://www.cognitoforms.com/EastbourneCollege1/sixthformscholarshipapplication2021entry
You will need to provide your headteacher’s email
address for the reference request and they will be
automatically contacted upon submission of your
scholarship application for a mandatory and confidential
reference.
Please ensure all forms are received by the admissions
office before the application deadline of Friday 16
October 2020.
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Scholarship applications will be submitted
online.
Any completed bursary or registration forms should
be returned in the first instance to:
Admissions Office
Eastbourne College
Old Wish Road
Eastbourne
BN21 4JY
01323 452323
Contact details for scholarship specific
enquiries:
Director of Admissions
Ms Eloise Cheary
c/o (Admissions office) 01323 452323
Head of Art
Mrs Jayne Harriott
01323 452335
Director of Drama
Mrs Claudine Sinnett
01323 451907
Director of Sport
Mr Mike Harrison
01323 452206
Head of Design and Technology
Mr Matthew Clover
01323 452246
Head of Textiles
Ms Zara Cosgrove
01323 452330
Director of Music
Mr Dan Jordan
01323 452338
For specific assessment criteria and academic provision
for academic scholars including Professor Soddy
candidates, please contact:
Head of Enrichment
Mr David Ruskin
01323 452303
For queries with regards to financial costs and
funding of scholarships, please contact:
Finance Director
Mr Chris Bentley- Mawer
c/o (Heather McDougall, PA) 01323 451918
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What is a scholarship?
A scholarship is the recognition of academic, sporting
or creative excellence, following assessment by the
College. Scholars receive remission on school fees and
importantly, tailored coaching and support in the sixth
form.
What is the difference between a scholarship and a
bursary?
Both give financial assistance but are assessed
differently. Scholarship awards are given to pupils who
have demonstrated excellence and ability in their
chosen scholarship area, whereas a bursary can be
given in recognition of financial need and can be
applied for any pupil who is registered with the
College, regardless of ability. A bursary can also
supplement a scholarship award amount.
Bursaries are means-tested, so parents are asked to
complete a financial circumstances form which is then
assessed by the Finance Director in accordance with
the Charity Commission guidelines. Financial
circumstances forms are available on request from the
admissions office.
If a scholarship is offered and we also qualify for a
bursary, are the two amounts simply added together?
No. Only the highest value normally applies but the pupil
will always receive the relevant scholarship title and any
additional entitlements. See an example illustration
below.
Which scholarship should I apply for?
Advice should be sought from your current school or
coaches/mentors, but the Head or Director of the
relevant department at the College would be happy to
offer guidance.
Where can I find out about A-level subject choices?
Please consult our booklet entitled Sixth Form
Choices for more details about specific subjects.
Where can I get more general information and advice
about sixth form entry?
Please contact us if you have any questions about sixth
form entry or scholarships. The admissions office can
be contacted on 01323 452323 or email
If I am successful with my scholarship application, will I
be able to take any combination of A-level subjects?
You will be able to take any combination of A-level
subjects as listed in this document or agreed with us.
Will an award be conditional on my final GCSE grades?
For academic scholars, including Professor Soddy
award holders, the award will be dependent on you
obtaining either the same or higher GCSE grades than
your predictions.
For non-academic scholars, your award will remain
conditional on you meeting or exceeding our entrance
requirements.
Who is eligible to apply for the Professor Soddy
awards?
All Year 11 pupils who meet the entrance criteria,
including being at a state-maintained UK school, are
eligible to apply.
I am travelling some distance for my scholarship
assessment. Will I be able to stay overnight at the
College?
Yes, within reason, the College will aim to support
overnight accommodation at the College.
How many scholarship awards will there be?
There is no set number of awards to be given; the
College reserves the right to determine what the right
level and amount of awards should be in any given year.
How will I know if my family’s financial circumstances
will need to be reviewed as part of the Professor
Soddy award process, and what does this mean?
We will notify you if we need to review any financial
circumstances. This will not be an onerous request or
process, but will involve our finance team requesting
information to do with family income, expenses and
assets.
Example illustration:
Means-tested bursary of 30 per cent + scholarship of 15 per cent = total fee reduction of 30 per cent only (but
scholarship title and provision stands)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Headmaster
Tom Lawson MA (Oxon)
+44 (0)1323 452300
+44 (0)1323 452323
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