Scholarships

Scholarships at Sancton Wood School

Supporting talent. Celebrating potential. Opening doors.

Choosing a school is an important moment for any family, especially when a child shows real promise in a particular area. Our scholarship programme recognises and nurtures students with exceptional academic, creative, or sporting ability — offering them the encouragement, guidance, and opportunities they need to thrive.

We award scholarships at three key points in a child’s journey with us:

7+ Academic Scholarships

• Who: Year 3 students
• Applications open: September–January of Year 2

 11+ Scholarships

• Who: Year 7 students
• Scholarship areas:
  • Literary Scholarship
  • Sporting Achievement
  • Creative Arts (Art, Music & Drama)
  • STEM
  • Humanities
  • Languages
• Applications open: September–January of Year 6

13+ Scholarships

• Who: Year 9
• Scholarship areas:
  • Literary Scholarship
  • Sporting Achievement
  • Creative Arts (Art, Music & Drama)
  • STEM
  • Humanities
  • Languages
• Applications open: September–January of Year 8

Who Should Apply?

If your child shows exceptional talent — whether academically, creatively, or in sport — we warmly encourage you to apply. We value passion, commitment, and potential just as much as proven success.

The number of scholarships offered each year varies depending on the applications we receive, and all awards are reviewed at the start of each new key stage to ensure they continue to be the right fit for each pupil.

What a Scholarship Includes

Our scholarships recognise both achievement and potential. Beyond a reduction in school fees, scholars receive tailored support to help them grow, challenge themselves, and contribute meaningfully to school life.

Fee Reductions

• Principal and Ambassadors scholarship: 10%
• All other scholarships: 5%

Students may apply for multiple scholarships, but in the interest of inclusivity, no student will hold more than two awards.

Mentoring & Development

Each scholar is paired with an academic mentor who helps guide their progress and nurture their talents. Scholars also enjoy:

• Regular mentoring meetings, including support with study skills, time management, and well-being
• Access to the Thriving Minds Programme, which provides further opportunities for development beyond the classroom
• Opportunities to develop leadership skills as role models across the school

Mentors work closely with students to identify their aspirations, explore academic and vocational pathways, and highlight opportunities that help strengthen future sixth-form or college applications.

Additional Scholar Benefits

Our scholars benefit from a wide range of opportunities designed to broaden their horizons and deepen their interests:

When to Apply

• Applications open: 28 September
• Applications close: 18 January
• Scholarship Interview Day: 5 March
• Offers made: 25 March

Read the full details in our Scholarship Policy

How to Apply

Scholarships are open to both internal and external candidates for entry at 7+, 11+ and 13+.

Interviews and Scholarship Days are competitive. Applicants can apply for a maximum of two scholarship categories.

All Scholarship applications

All scholarship applications must include:

1. A completed Online Scholarship Application Form
2. A Personal Statement (approximately 300 words) written by the pupil, outlining their passion, achievements, and suitability for the scholarship (required for both 11+ and 13+ applicants)
3. A Portfolio of Evidence, which may include certificates, school reports, references, recordings, or samples of work relevant to the scholarship area

Additional Requirements for External Applicants

In addition to the documents listed above, external applicants must also submit:

• A  completed Registration Form
• The Registration Fee (unless already enrolled)

A separate application should be completed for each child.

Apply Now

If you would like to learn more about our scholarship programme, please contact our Admissions Team or, for existing pupils, email George Barry, Scholarships and Thriving Minds Lead. We will be happy to answer your questions and help you explore the opportunities available for your child.