The Prep Performing Arts Scholarship at St Catherine's School is a music scholarship for 7+ entry, worth 30% of fees. The last published deadline was 21 May 2026; check with the school for the next round.
Who can apply for the Prep Performing Arts Scholarship?
Year 4 pupils with exceptional strengths in Music, Drama and/or Dance.
What is the Prep Performing Arts Scholarship worth?
Worth 30% of fees, as published by St Catherine's School.
- Prep (Year 5-6) scholarship
- 30% tuition reduction.
- Closing date Thu 21 May 2026
- assessment afternoon Wed 3 Jun 2026 (includes interview).
How do you apply for the Prep Performing Arts Scholarship?
Audition/performance and interview.
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 St Catherine's School's own terms.
Key dates
- Deadline
- 21 May 2026 (past)
- Exam or audition
- 3 Jun 2026 (past), at school
- Interview
- 3 Jun 2026 (past)
Dates usually move each year, so confirm the next round with the school.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Prep Performing Arts Scholarship at St Catherine's School worth?
It is worth 30% of fees.
When is the Prep Performing Arts Scholarship deadline?
The last published deadline was 21 May 2026. It usually falls at the same time each year, so check the next date with St Catherine's School's admissions office.
Who can apply for the Prep Performing Arts Scholarship?
Year 4 pupils with exceptional strengths in Music, Drama and/or Dance.
How do you apply for the Prep Performing Arts Scholarship?
Audition/performance and interview.
Source: stcatherineschool.co.uk, checked 12 Jun 2026