Scholarships reward distinctive academic ability or special talent in Art, Drama, Music, Sports and Design Engineering Technology. ‘Oundle Scholarships’ are also offered to reward talented candidates who have a genuine interest and ability in two or more of our scholarship disciplines
All scholarships are won in open competition and are awarded solely on merit. Once at Oundle, Scholars can expect to access further opportunity and support in their discipline to help them make the most of their talents.
Thank you for visiting our feeder school scholarship portal. Please complete the relevant electronic entry form for each of your scholarship applicants and email completed submissions to admissions@oundleschool.org.uk. If a pupil is applying for more than one scholarship discipline you will need to complete a separate entry for each. Each scholarship discipline tab below includes the relevant electronic entry form, as well as a brochure outlining what we are looking for in Scholars and what they can look forward to in return.
Please do contact the Admissions Team with any queries.
E: admissions@oundleschool.org.uk T: 01832 277 125.
Please do not share this page with parents; it is for our UK feeder schools only.
Assessment date: Thursday 26 February – Saturday 28 February 2026
13+ Academic Scholarship Entry FormACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP WEBPAGE13+ Academic Scholarship INFORMATION
Contact: Scott Jessop. Head of Life of Learning: sj@oundleschool.org.uk or Penny Rowe, Head of Transition: pjr@oundleschool.org.uk
What is the difference between an Academic Scholarship and the Oundle Scholarship?
An Academic Scholarship is all about the life of the mind. These are usually the pupils who are already academic leaders in their year group, not just in terms of their performance but also in their willingness and desire to read widely and demonstrate a level of intellectual curiosity that inspires and proves infectious to their peers. They’re likely to do well across a wide range of academic subjects and be the first to put their hands up to take part in academic competitions, both internal and external.
An Oundle Scholarship is more about general involvement and attitude to opportunity – these are pupils who throw themselves into life, give of their best to the benefit of others, and crucially, set the example for their peers to follow. They usually have a wide range of interests and commit to activities, particularly across the co-curriculum – without necessarily excelling in any one particular sphere.
Subject specific Scholarships, such as Sport or Drama, recognise and reward dedication, talent and performance in a specific discipline.
Past Papers
The following past papers are provided to familiarise pupils with the style of questions included in the academic scholarship assessment.
Assessment Date: Sunday 15 March 2026
13+ Art Scholarship entry FormART SCHOLARSHIP WEBPAGE13+ ART Scholarship INFORMATION
Contact: Caroline Dent, Head of Art: clbd@oundleschool.org.uk
Assessment Date: Sunday 15 March 2026
13+ DET Scholarship entry Form DET Scholarship WEBPAGE13+ DET Scholarship INFORMATION
Contact: Jon Baker, Director of the Patrick Engineering Centre: jmb@oundleschool.org.uk
Assessment Date: Sunday 15 March 2026
13+ Drama Scholarship Entry Form DRAMA SCHOLARSHIP WEBPAGE13+ DRAMA SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
13+ DRAMA SCHOLARSHIP AUDITION SUGGESTED SPEECHES
Contact: Naomi Baker, Director of the Stahl Theatre: nmb@oundleschool.org.uk or Matt Burlington, Head of Drama: mb@oundleschool.org.uk
Assessment date: w/c Monday 26 January 2026
13+ Music Scholarship entry FormMUSIC SCHOLARSHIP WEBPAGE3+ MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Where possible, candidates would attend the Music Scholarship Training Day on Thursday 2 October 2025 prior to application. If you have any questions about this or Music Scholarships, please contact Richard Dawson, Director of Music at rjd@oundleschool.org.uk or call the Music School on 01832 277132.
Assessment date: Sunday 15 March – Monday 16 March 2026
13+ OUNDLE SCHOLARSHIP Entry FORM
13+ OUNDLE SCHOLARSHIP WEBPAGE
13+ OUNDLE SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
What is the difference between the Oundle Scholarship and an Academic Scholarship?
An Oundle Scholarship recognises and celebrates the qualities we look for in all our pupils: high academic standards together with significant commitment to the wider life of the School. Oundle Scholars are offered access to elements of the Academic Scholarship Programme, as well as to many of the enrichment opportunities provided for Scholars in their areas of particular interest.
An Academic Scholarship is all about the life of the mind. These are usually the pupils who are already academic leaders in their year group, not just in terms of their performance but also in their willingness and desire to read widely and demonstrate a level of intellectual curiosity that inspires and proves infectious to their peers. They’re likely to do well across a wide range of academic subjects and be the first to put their hands up to take part in academic competitions, both internal and external.
Subject specific Scholarships, such as Sport or Drama, recognise and reward dedication, talent and performance in a specific discipline.
Assessment date: Monday 17 November 2025
13+ Sport Scholarship Entry Form SPORT SCHOLARSHIP WeBPAGE SPORT SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Where possible, a member of the Oundle sports staff will watch candidates play under match conditions. To arrange this, or if you have any questions about Sport Scholarships, please contact Nick Beasant, Director of Sport at Oundle, as soon as possible: neb@oundleschool.org.uk
