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Choral Scholarship (11+) at Hampton School.

A music scholarship for 11+ entry.

In short

The Choral Scholarship (11+) at Hampton School is a music scholarship for 11+ entry. The last published deadline was November 2026; check with the school for the next round.

Who can apply for the Choral Scholarship (11+)?

  • Boys joining at 11+.
  • Awarded in conjunction with Chapel Royal, Hampton Court Palace.

What is the Choral Scholarship (11+) worth?

Choral Scholarships available for boys joining at 11+, awarded in conjunction with the Chapel Royal at Hampton Court Palace.

How do you apply for the Choral Scholarship (11+)?

  • Audition at the Chapel Royal: song or hymn, sight-reading, aural tests
  • references required.

How music scholarships usually work

Schools usually hold an audition: prepared pieces on one or two instruments or voice, often with scales, sight-reading and aural tests.

  • Check the standard each school expects at your entry point, since many state a grade.
  • Choose pieces your child can play confidently, ideally contrasting ones.
  • Ask the instrumental teacher for a reference early, as many schools ask for one.

General guidance across schools, not Hampton School's own terms.

Key dates

Deadline
November 2026 (date TBC) (past)

Dates usually move each year, so confirm the next round with the school.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Choral Scholarship (11+) at Hampton School worth?

Choral Scholarships available for boys joining at 11+, awarded in conjunction with the Chapel Royal at Hampton Court Palace.

When is the Choral Scholarship (11+) 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 Choral Scholarship (11+)?

Boys joining at 11+. Awarded in conjunction with Chapel Royal, Hampton Court Palace.

How do you apply for the Choral Scholarship (11+)?

Audition at the Chapel Royal: song or hymn, sight-reading, aural tests; references required.

Source: hamptonschool.org.uk, checked 4 Nov 2026