Fees and scholarships
BIG SIX
In 2011/12 Big Six will form part of Wolverhampton Grammar Junior School. For details of fees please go to www.wgjs.co.uk.
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YEAR SEVEN +
Year 7, 8 & 9 fees for 2011/12 are £11,325.00 per annum. These can be paid in three installments, to be paid at the start of each term. Those who choose to pay termly will therefore pay three times £3,775.00. Payment can also be made by monthly Direct Debit (see below).
OpAL in Year Seven
OpAL programme costs are an additional term’s fees per annum. This additional charge is to meet the cost of the intensive small-group teaching that OpAL students receive to help them with their Specific Learning Difficulty.
This fee applies to your child’s first three years in school. When your child embarks on his or her GCSE or A Level course, we will reassess the level of individual need. At this point, the school can usually reduce the additional charge to 50 percent of one term’s fee as the amount of extra help diminishes.
WGS Scholarships
The status of WGS may have changed several times over its long history, but it has always been proud of its standing in the community; that is why as an independent school, it still works hard to maintain a generous fund aimed at providing financial help to those children who we think show potential to achieve academically and will make a positive contribution to the school.
Dependent on the funds available, there are a number of means tested scholarships available to support families who could not otherwise afford a place at the school. The school strives to help as many families as possible but unfortunately as funds are limited, we cannot help all those who apply.
The awards vary according to the level of family income. To be considered for a scholarship your household income should not exceed £60,000 per annum.
All those who are offered a means tested scholarship will be invited to interview to discuss their award with the bursar.
Candidates who satisfy the school’s entry requirements but are not fortunate enough to be awarded a scholarship, will still be offered a full fee-paying place nonetheless.
Academic & Music Scholarships
We offer a number of academic scholarships to the children who score most highly in the entrance test. There are ten academic scholarships given at Year 7 each worth 10 percent of the annual school fee. Academic scholarships are awarded regardless of family income.
We also award one music scholarship to a student coming to the school at Year 7 or Year 9. This scholarship provides 25 percent remission of the school fees plus free music tuition on the instrument of your child’s choice. Students who are awarded music scholarships must still pass the school’s entrance test and should either be working towards, or have Grade 5 in their chosen instrument. Music scholars are expected to make a significant contribution to musical life whilst they are at the school.
This year, three brand new scholarships are being offered to mark the school’s quincentenary: one for students joining at Year 7 and two for students joining at aged 16:
THE JENYNS SCHOLARSHIP (named after the school’s founder) will be offered to a student (or students) coming from the city of Wolverhampton who, along with strong academic ability can demonstrate that they will make a strong contribution to the school in a number of areas such as music, art, sports, drama, or debating.
The Jenyns Scholarship is equivalent to one full fee paying place and will be offered to a student (or students) who fulfil the above criteria. There may be more than one scholarship awarded each year dependent on the number of appropriate candidates and their family income. Awards may vary according to the level of family income, however to be considered for the Jenyns Scholarship a family’s household income should not exceed £60,000 per annum.
THE OLD WULFRUNIAN (OW) SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP will be offered to a student (or students) living in the Wolverhampton postcode area, who joins WGS at age 16, and who has a strong sporting ability demonstrated through one of the following:
• County / Regional / National representation at their chosen sport
• Member of Elite group and / or Academy linked to a professional sporting club or organisation
• National ranking in their chosen sport
• Particular prowess in a range of sports as attested by testimonials from school / sports clubs / sporting associations
• Member of Elite group and / or Academy linked to a professional sporting club or organisation
• National ranking in their chosen sport
• Particular prowess in a range of sports as attested by testimonials from school / sports clubs / sporting associations
The student who is awarded the OW Sports Scholarship must fulfil the criteria for entry into the sixth form and undertake an interview with the Head of Sixth Form, the Director of Sport and the Head of Boys’ and/or Girls’ Games as appropriate.
The OW Sports Scholar will be expected to make a significant contribution to the sporting life at WGS and to be available to represent his / her school in competitive matches and for relevant training sessions as required.
The OW Sports Scholarship is a means tested award and is equivalent to one full fee paying place to be offered to a student (or students) who fulfil the above criteria. There may be more than one scholarship awarded each year dependent on the number of appropriate candidates and their family income. Awards may vary according to the level of family income, however to be considered for the OW Sports Scholarship, a family’s household income should not exceed £60,000 per annum.
WGS Scholarships
WGS Scholarships
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YEAR NINE +
Year 9, 10 and 11 fees for 2011/12 are £11,325.00 per annum. These can be paid in three instalments, to be paid at the start of each term. Those who choose to pay termly will therefore pay three times £3,775.00. Payment can also be made by monthly Direct Debit (see below).
OpAL at Year Nine
OpAL programme costs are an additional term’s fees per annum. This additional charge is to meet the cost of the intensive small-group teaching that OpAL students receive to help them with their Specific Learning Difficulty.
Scholarships
There is one academic scholarship available at 13+. It is worth 25 percent of the annual school fee. An academic scholarship is awarded regardless of family income.
One music scholarship is available to a student coming to the school at 11+ or 13+. The scholarship provides 25 percent remission of the school fees plus free music tuition on the instrument of choice. Students who are awarded music scholarships must still pass the school’s entrance test and should either be working towards, or have Grade 5 in their chosen instrument. Music scholars are expected to make a significant contribution to musical life whilst they are at the school.
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SIXTH FORM
The school fees for 2010/11 are £11,325.00 per annum. These can be paid in three instalments, to be paid at the start of each term. Those who choose to pay termly will therefore pay three times £3,775.00. Payment can also be made by monthly Direct Debit (see below).
Invoices for termly fees will be sent at the beginning of each term. Additional items (insurance, lunch, daily travel and public exam fees) will also be added on to the invoice. Termly music tuition fees, music grade examinations and hire of instruments are charged separately every half term.
OpAL
OpAL programme costs are an additional term’s fees per annum. This additional charge is to meet the cost of the intensive small-group teaching that OpAL students receive to help them with their Specific Learning Difficulty.
Scholarships
A number of scholarships are awarded to students joining the Sixth Form:
THE GROVE SCHOLARSHIP (named after our most recent benefactor) will be offered to a student (or students) who joins the school at age 16 to study in the sixth form, and who, along with strong academic ability can demonstrate that they will make a strong contribution to the school in a number of areas such as music, art, sports, drama, or debating.
The Grove Scholarship is equivalent to one full fee paying place and will be offered to a student (or students) who fulfil the above criteria. There may be more than one scholarship awarded each year dependent on the number of appropriate candidates and their family income. Awards may vary according to the level of family income, however to be considered for the Grove Scholarship a family’s household income should not exceed £60,000 per annum.
The Grove Scholarship is equivalent to one full fee paying place and will be offered to a student (or students) who fulfil the above criteria. There may be more than one scholarship awarded each year dependent on the number of appropriate candidates and their family income. Awards may vary according to the level of family income, however to be considered for the Grove Scholarship a family’s household income should not exceed £60,000 per annum.
THE OLD WULFRUNIAN (OW) SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP will be offered to a student (or students) living in the Wolverhampton postcode area, who joins WGS at age 16, and who has a strong sporting ability demonstrated through one of the following:
• County / Regional / National representation at their chosen sport
• Member of Elite group and / or Academy linked to a professional sporting club or organisation
• National ranking in their chosen sport
• Particular prowess in a range of sports as attested by testimonials from school / sports clubs / sporting associations
• Member of Elite group and / or Academy linked to a professional sporting club or organisation
• National ranking in their chosen sport
• Particular prowess in a range of sports as attested by testimonials from school / sports clubs / sporting associations
The student who is awarded the OW Sports Scholarship must fulfil the criteria for entry into the sixth form and undertake an interview with the Head of Sixth Form, the Director of Sport and the Head of Boys’ and/or Girls’ Games as appropriate. The OW Sports Scholar will be expected to make a significant contribution to the sporting life at WGS and to be available to represent his / her school in competitive matches and for relevant training sessions as required.
The OW Sports Scholarship is a means tested award and is equivalent to one full fee paying place to be offered to a student (or students) who fulfil the above criteria. There may be more than one scholarship awarded each year dependent on the number of appropriate candidates and their family income. Awards may vary according to the level of family income, however to be considered for the OW Sports Scholarship, a family’s household income should not exceed £60,000 per annum.
Ogden Trust Science Scholarship
Thanks to the generous support of the Ogden Trust we are sometimes able to offer a scholarship
to a student transferring to Wolverhampton Grammar School from the maintained (state) sector to
study physics and/or Mathematics amongst his or her A Levels (with a priority given to those
studying both subjects). The level of award may vary according to family income but no award will be made if your family income is
over £60,000. The Ogden Trust will require proof of income prior to any award being made.
Applicants for scholarships will be interviewed. Other applicants may be asked for interview depending on the reference received from their school or college.
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Monthly payment of fees
Wolverhampton Grammar School operates a monthly payment scheme for the payment of fees. This is in order to assist parents in spreading the cost of their child’s education over the year. There is a 2% charge for those opting to pay by monthly direct debit. Termly and annual direct debit arrangements do not incur a charge.
The scheme is used for the payment of academic tuition fees; extras such as lunches, daily travel, fees insurance and music tuition can also be included. The total annual costs will therefore be paid by way of direct debit in equal instalments. This scheme is open to all parents.
Parents with more than one child in school should note that a separate direct debit will be required for each child.
Direct Debit applications forms are available on request from the Finance department (01902 712060), where representatives will also able to answer any questions parents may have on the operation of the scheme(s). Payments normally commence in September of each year. However, it will be possible in certain cases for direct debit payment to begin at other points during the year.
Ogden Trust Science Scholarship
Thanks to the generous support of the Ogden Trust we are sometimes able to offer a scholarship
to a student transferring to Wolverhampton Grammar School from the maintained (state) sector to
study physics and/or Mathematics amongst his or her A Levels (with a priority given to those
studying both subjects). The level of award may vary according to family income but no award will be made if your family income is
over £60,000. The Ogden Trust will require proof of income prior to any award being made.
Applicants for scholarships will be interviewed. Other applicants may be asked for interview depending on the reference received from their school or college.
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Monthly payment of fees
Wolverhampton Grammar School operates a monthly payment scheme for the payment of fees. This is in order to assist parents in spreading the cost of their child’s education over the year. There is a 2% charge for those opting to pay by monthly direct debit. Termly and annual direct debit arrangements do not incur a charge.
The scheme is used for the payment of academic tuition fees; extras such as lunches, daily travel, fees insurance and music tuition can also be included. The total annual costs will therefore be paid by way of direct debit in equal instalments. This scheme is open to all parents.
Parents with more than one child in school should note that a separate direct debit will be required for each child.
Direct Debit applications forms are available on request from the Finance department (01902 712060), where representatives will also able to answer any questions parents may have on the operation of the scheme(s). Payments normally commence in September of each year. However, it will be possible in certain cases for direct debit payment to begin at other points during the year.
