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Drama Scholarship (Year 7, 11+) at Normanhurst School.

A drama scholarship for 11+ entry, worth 15% of fees.

In short

The Drama Scholarship (Year 7, 11+) at Normanhurst School is a drama scholarship for 11+ entry, worth 15% of fees.

What is the Drama Scholarship (Year 7, 11+) worth?

Worth 15% of fees, as published by Normanhurst School.

How do you apply for the Drama Scholarship (Year 7, 11+)?

Interviews with the Head and a specialist teacher, including a prepared piece and sight-reading or improvisation.

How drama scholarships usually work

Schools usually ask for prepared speeches, often with a group workshop or improvisation, followed by an interview.

  • Choose contrasting speeches and check any time limit.
  • Note any stage work, LAMDA or similar exams and school productions, with dates.
  • Practise taking direction, since panels often ask a child to try a speech differently.

General guidance across schools, not Normanhurst School's own terms.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Drama Scholarship (Year 7, 11+) at Normanhurst School worth?

It is worth 15% of fees.

How do you apply for the Drama Scholarship (Year 7, 11+)?

Interviews with the Head and a specialist teacher, including a prepared piece and sight-reading or improvisation.

Source: normanhurstschool.co.uk, checked 4 Nov 2026