In short
The Sixth Form Academic Scholarship at King's Bruton is an academic scholarship for 16+ entry, worth 20% of fees.
What is the Sixth Form Academic Scholarship worth?
Worth 20% of fees, as published by King's Bruton.
How do you apply for the Sixth Form Academic Scholarship?
- Candidates sit a paper in an A-Level subject, give a presentation and interview with the Headmaster
- a headteacher reference is required.
How academic scholarships usually work
Schools usually decide from the entrance exam, sometimes with an extra scholarship paper, and an interview.
- Ask whether the entrance exam counts or whether there is a separate scholarship paper.
- Ask for past papers, or the style of paper if the school does not share them.
- Practise talking through reasoning out loud, because interviews often test how a child thinks.
General guidance across schools, not King's Bruton's own terms.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Sixth Form Academic Scholarship at King's Bruton worth?
It is worth 20% of fees.
How do you apply for the Sixth Form Academic Scholarship?
Candidates sit a paper in an A-Level subject, give a presentation and interview with the Headmaster; a headteacher reference is required.
Source: kingsbruton.com, checked 4 Nov 2026