Our Scholars
Our Scholars’ Programme is designed to nurture and challenge our most academically gifted pupils, providing them with the tools and opportunities to excel.
By fostering an advanced culture of intellectual curiosity and independent thought, we prepare our scholars not only for academic success but also for meaningful contributions to society.
Our Scholars’ Programme is more than just a mark of academic excellence, it is a commitment to curiosity, creativity, and character.
It recognises potential, nurtures passion, and encourages our scholars to think beyond the curriculum, question the world around them, and lead with intellectual confidence.
Scholarship with Action
Our dynamic Scholars’ Programme ensures that learning is not just confined to the classroom; it’s sparked over dinner, debated in House, and deepened through friendships with like-minded peers.
Scholars are challenged, supported, and inspired. They are given space to grow and the expectation to lead, not just in grades, but in ideas. They benefit from expert mentorship, bespoke opportunities, and a community that values depth as much as achievement.
Opportunities to Inspire
At its core, our Scholars’ Programme reflects the very best of a boarding education: intellectual stretch, personal development, and a sense of purpose that extends well beyond School life. It prepares pupils to thrive at university, in their careers, and as thoughtful, informed citizens of the world.
| 1. Academic theme |
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Each year explores a big idea. This year, Creative Thinking through curated reading, author talks, and guest speakers. |
| 2. Essay competition |
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Inspired by The Economist’s “What If” format, our annual competition rewards bold, original thinking. |
| 3. Academic outings |
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From university open days to cultural deep-dives, scholars take their learning beyond the classroom. |
| 4. Scholars' Society |
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Lively, thought-provoking sessions with the Head of Scholars, where pupils debate and share ideas. |
| 5. Debating society |
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Fortnightly coaching and debates develop confidence, quick thinking, and persuasive speaking. |
