Dragon school scholarships?

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I have a bright dc and have been thinking of the Dragon school in oxford. They mention on their website up to 50% academic scholarships which is what my dc would need for us to afford for him to go there. He is at state primary at the moment.

Does anyone have any info on how hard it is to get the scholarship? I'm especially interested in any info on:
what sort of National curriculum level is required - level 3,4, 5 or more (at age 8)?? I just want to know if there's any point trying or if it's just for geniuses and how much tuition would be needed.
If family income is taken into account - we have income of £70k with me a sahm so I'm assuming we wouldn't get any means tested support??

Thanks very much for any help - I just want to know if I should take the idea seriously and start tuition or if I should just not bother - not considering private apart from this school as can't really afford it!

'Bright' by state school standards can be very normal in a private school like The Dragon... I know a child who was 'top' at his primary but at The Dragon was put in for extra help!
So, it depends on how 'bright' your dc is... but if you really want a level to be put on paper I would guess a level 3 would be nothing special at age 8 for a scholarship child - probably 4b or above, but I could be very wrong.
The Dragon seem to be awards to those who cannot afford it but I would say that £70K is a very good salary... so you would be unlikely to get any help, but if he really is that bright and they want him then I am sure they will find the help for you.
Ask them!