The Academic Scholarship (11+) - Edmund Pigeon Scholarship at Hampton School is an academic scholarship for 11+ entry, worth up to 10% of fees. The last published deadline was November 2026; check with the school for the next round. Assessment is on 21 Nov 2026.
Who can apply for the Academic Scholarship (11+) - Edmund Pigeon Scholarship?
All boys sitting 11+ entrance assessments are automatically considered based on written assessment and interview performance.
What is the Academic Scholarship (11+) - Edmund Pigeon Scholarship worth?
Worth up to 10% of fees, as published by Hampton School.
- Edmund Pigeon Scholarships awarded annually to boys joining Year 7 demonstrating outstanding academic ability.
- Robert Hammond Scholarship may also be awarded for exceptional academic excellence.
- No separate application required
- all 11+ candidates automatically considered.
- Award typically 5-10% fee remission.
How do you apply for the Academic Scholarship (11+) - Edmund Pigeon Scholarship?
- No separate application
- identified from performance in the 11+ written assessments and interviews.
How academic scholarships usually work
Schools usually decide from the entrance exam, sometimes with an extra scholarship paper, and an interview.
- Ask whether the entrance exam counts or whether there is a separate scholarship paper.
- Ask for past papers, or the style of paper if the school does not share them.
- Practise talking through reasoning out loud, because interviews often test how a child thinks.
General guidance across schools, not Hampton School's own terms.
Key dates
- Deadline
- November 2026 (date TBC) (past)
- Exam or audition
- 21 Nov 2026
Dates usually move each year, so confirm the next round with the school.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Academic Scholarship (11+) - Edmund Pigeon Scholarship at Hampton School worth?
It is worth up to 10% of fees.
When is the Academic Scholarship (11+) - Edmund Pigeon Scholarship deadline?
The last published deadline was November 2026. It usually falls at the same time each year, so check the next date with Hampton School's admissions office.
Who can apply for the Academic Scholarship (11+) - Edmund Pigeon Scholarship?
All boys sitting 11+ entrance assessments are automatically considered based on written assessment and interview performance.
How do you apply for the Academic Scholarship (11+) - Edmund Pigeon Scholarship?
No separate application; identified from performance in the 11+ written assessments and interviews.
When is the Academic Scholarship (11+) - Edmund Pigeon Scholarship assessment?
On 21 Nov 2026.
Source: hamptonschool.org.uk, checked 4 Nov 2026