In short
The Music Scholarship at Queen's Gate School is a music scholarship for 11+ entry.
Who can apply for the Music Scholarship?
11+ applicants who indicate interest after registration
What is the Music Scholarship worth?
- Available at 11+ entry.
- Audition/interview takes place in January following Entrance Examination.
How do you apply for the Music Scholarship?
- Indicate the scholarship after registering
- a supporting letter from the current Head or subject teacher is required, then audition.
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 Queen's Gate School's own terms.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Music Scholarship at Queen's Gate School worth?
Available at 11+ entry. Audition/interview takes place in January following Entrance Examination.
Who can apply for the Music Scholarship?
11+ applicants who indicate interest after registration.
How do you apply for the Music Scholarship?
Indicate the scholarship after registering; a supporting letter from the current Head or subject teacher is required, then audition.
Source: queensgate.org.uk, checked 4 Nov 2026