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Music Scholarship at 11+ at Abbot’s Hill School.

A music scholarship for 11+ entry, worth 25% of fees.

In short

The Music Scholarship at 11+ at Abbot’s Hill School is a music scholarship for 11+ entry, worth 25% of fees.

Who can apply for the Music Scholarship at 11+?

Year 7 entrants holding a Grade 3 qualification in one or more instruments, including vocal.

What is the Music Scholarship at 11+ worth?

Worth 25% of fees, as published by Abbot’s Hill School.

How do you apply for the Music Scholarship at 11+?

Complete the application form by the published deadline and attend a Scholarship Assessment day.

How music scholarships usually work

Schools usually hold an audition: prepared pieces on one or two instruments or voice, often with scales, sight-reading and aural tests.

  • Check the standard each school expects at your entry point, since many state a grade.
  • Choose pieces your child can play confidently, ideally contrasting ones.
  • Ask the instrumental teacher for a reference early, as many schools ask for one.

General guidance across schools, not Abbot’s Hill School's own terms.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Music Scholarship at 11+ at Abbot’s Hill School worth?

It is worth 25% of fees.

Who can apply for the Music Scholarship at 11+?

Year 7 entrants holding a Grade 3 qualification in one or more instruments, including vocal.

How do you apply for the Music Scholarship at 11+?

Complete the application form by the published deadline and attend a Scholarship Assessment day.

Source: abbotshill.herts.sch.uk, checked 4 Nov 2026