In short
The 13+ Music Scholarship at James Allen's Junior School is a music scholarship for 13+ entry, worth 10% of fees.
Who can apply for the 13+ Music Scholarship?
- Grade 6 level or equivalent musical ability
- participation in choir expected
What is the 13+ Music Scholarship worth?
Worth 10% of fees, as published by James Allen's Junior School.
10% of school fees plus contribution toward music lessons
How do you apply for the 13+ Music Scholarship?
- Application with teacher references
- assessed across the autumn term plus an audition with the Director of Music.
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 James Allen's Junior School's own terms.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the 13+ Music Scholarship at James Allen's Junior School worth?
It is worth 10% of fees.
Who can apply for the 13+ Music Scholarship?
Grade 6 level or equivalent musical ability; participation in choir expected.
How do you apply for the 13+ Music Scholarship?
Application with teacher references; assessed across the autumn term plus an audition with the Director of Music.
Source: jags.org.uk, checked 4 Nov 2026