In short
The Drama Scholarship at St Mary's Calne is a drama scholarship for 11+ entry.
Who can apply for the Drama Scholarship?
Girls demonstrating excellence and potential in drama
What is the Drama Scholarship worth?
Assessments take place in January prior to entry.
How do you apply for the Drama Scholarship?
St Mary's Calne has not published its process here, so check with admissions.
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 St Mary's Calne's own terms.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Drama Scholarship at St Mary's Calne worth?
Assessments take place in January prior to entry.
Who can apply for the Drama Scholarship?
Girls demonstrating excellence and potential in drama.
How are drama scholarships usually assessed?
Schools usually ask for prepared speeches, often with a group workshop or improvisation, followed by an interview.
Source: stmaryscalne.org, checked 4 Nov 2026