In short
The Gruggen Awards (Year 9 Academic) at Pocklington School is an academic scholarship for 13+ entry.
Who can apply for the Gruggen Awards (Year 9 Academic)?
- Open to all pupils entering Year 9
- three scholarships and three exhibitions each year.
What is the Gruggen Awards (Year 9 Academic) worth?
- Honorary award with no financial incentive
- programme of development and challenge provided
How do you apply for the Gruggen Awards (Year 9 Academic)?
Awarded to the best performing pupils in the 13+ scholarship assessment.
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 Pocklington School's own terms.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Gruggen Awards (Year 9 Academic) at Pocklington School worth?
Honorary award with no financial incentive; programme of development and challenge provided.
Who can apply for the Gruggen Awards (Year 9 Academic)?
Open to all pupils entering Year 9; three scholarships and three exhibitions each year.
How do you apply for the Gruggen Awards (Year 9 Academic)?
Awarded to the best performing pupils in the 13+ scholarship assessment.
Source: pocklingtonschool.com, checked 4 Nov 2026