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Latymer Upper

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Spring2020 · 29/01/2020 11:02

Hi, Dd is in year 5 and we would like to apply for a scholarship at Latymer Upper next year. We have heard (rumour) that the school can award top performers at 11+ a scholarship (not bursary) up to 100% fee reduction. I am grateful if someone could shed a light or share your experience here please? And if it is the case will it cover 7 years or just for the first year - year 7?
Thanks in millions.

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Jbliwecd1 · 29/01/2020 14:59

Yes, my understanding is that LU is moving towards means-tested financial support, which is unreasonable... Dulwich is doing the same, as explained directly by Dr Spencer, the Head Master. But schools such as KGS and Hampton definitely still award academic scholarships.

KingscoteStaff · 29/01/2020 14:48

I have taught 2 children who were awarded 100% bursaries at LU. Very, very bright kids with extra curricular stuff to offer and parents without a penny.
I have never heard of anyone getting the £1000 golden hello.

ItsReallyOnlyMe · 29/01/2020 14:34

I would ring them yourself to find out this sort of detail.

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Spring2020 · 29/01/2020 14:24

Thanks for your reply @ripple11.
Yes, I have read that info from thw school website as well but still hope that parents with children at LU can confirm if their children have managed to achieve this kind of scholarship.
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ripple11 · 29/01/2020 12:07

From their website :

"Academic scholarships are offered at 11+. These normally consist of a one-off payment of £1,000 at the time of entry. At the Head’s discretion, a larger financial element may be awarded. No separate application is required for a scholarship and there is no separate scholarship examination or interview."

I doubt the discretionary Head's award would be 100% fee reduction. Certain nothing like a 100% academic scholarship was mentioned at their open day.
LU have a big focus on awarding bursaries....and this is probably where they want to concentrate their funds on.

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