Awards

Drapers' Music Awards

We are delighted to offer Music Awards to talented pupils who demonstrate exceptional musical ability and dedication. As Music Award holders, students will be provided with numerous opportunities to showcase their talents and enhance their musical skills.

Music Awards begin in September of the entry year and encompass complimentary music lessons on one instrument until the conclusion of Lower Fourth year. Exceptional students may have the chance to earn multiple awards, especially if they are interested in pursuing a new instrument alongside their current skills. Pupils will undergo reassessment to maintain the award for the subsequent two years in Upper School, with further evaluation at the Sixth Form level.

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Drapers' Academic Awards

In assessing potential Academic Award holders, we look for academic leadership and intellectual curiosity. We try to distinguish the bright from the well drilled, the inspired from the effective and we aim to uncover flair. Considerable time is taken to ensure that the process is fair. Although awards do not carry monetary values, they are a prestigious offer extended to only the best candidates – both internal and external. Academic Award holders are among the most talented pupils here, making a wide and valuable contribution to the life of the school. Academic Awards for pupils joining us in the Thirds (Year 7) are based on performance in our entrance tests and interview. Academic Awards are held for one year at a time and are re-awarded each year during the school.

We do not offer fee remission for pupils who receive Drapers’ Academic Awards; fee remission is only applicable to Assisted Places.

Other Drapers' Awards

Once pupils join the school there are opportunities each year to achieve an additional variety of awards in creative subjects, drama, sport, for contributions to the school community as well as for the other key subject areas; these awards are given annually. We aim to recognise excellence and contribution in all areas of school life and for embodying and contributing to our school values; we try to ensure that all our pupils are given opportunities to win recognition for their contributions and achievements during their time at Bancroft’s.

Awards will be based on the performance and commitment shown in the relevant area during each school year. As with other awards (with the exception of Music), Sport, Art, Computing and DT, Drama and Community Awards are given every year and can be re-awarded.