In short
The 11+/13+ Music Scholarship at Halliford School is a music scholarship for 11+ and 13+ entry, worth 10% of fees. Applications close on 16 Nov 2026. Assessment is on 4 Dec 2026.
What is the 11+/13+ Music Scholarship worth?
Worth 10% of fees, as published by Halliford School.
How do you apply for the 11+/13+ Music Scholarship?
- Audition with two pieces of at least Grade 4 on the principal instrument and one on a second, plus sight-reading, aural and theory tests
- must also reach the entrance exam standard.
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 Halliford School's own terms.
Key dates
- Deadline
- 16 Nov 2026
- Exam or audition
- 4 Dec 2026
Frequently asked questions
How much is the 11+/13+ Music Scholarship at Halliford School worth?
It is worth 10% of fees.
When is the 11+/13+ Music Scholarship deadline?
Applications close on 16 Nov 2026.
How do you apply for the 11+/13+ Music Scholarship?
Audition with two pieces of at least Grade 4 on the principal instrument and one on a second, plus sight-reading, aural and theory tests; must also reach the entrance exam standard.
When is the 11+/13+ Music Scholarship assessment?
On 4 Dec 2026.
Source: hallifordschool.co.uk, checked 11 Nov 2026