The Sport Scholarship at Sherborne School is a sport scholarship for 13+ entry. The last published deadline was 10 Oct 2025; check with the school for the next round. Assessment is on 29 Jan 2027.
What is the Sport Scholarship worth?
- Third Form (13+) Sports Award assessment Fri 30 Jan 2026
- application deadline Fri 10 Oct 2025.
How do you apply for the Sport Scholarship?
Sherborne School has not published its process here, so check with admissions.
How sport scholarships usually work
Schools usually run a practical trial and look at your child's record at club, county or national level, often with a coach's reference.
- Keep a simple record of teams, levels and results, with dates.
- Ask a club coach early for a reference.
- Check which sports the school assesses. Some ask for strength in two.
General guidance across schools, not Sherborne School's own terms.
Key dates
- Deadline
- 10 Oct 2025 (past)
- Exam or audition
- 29 Jan 2027, at school
Dates usually move each year, so confirm the next round with the school.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Sport Scholarship at Sherborne School worth?
Third Form (13+) Sports Award assessment Fri 30 Jan 2026; application deadline Fri 10 Oct 2025.
When is the Sport Scholarship deadline?
The last published deadline was 10 Oct 2025. It usually falls at the same time each year, so check the next date with Sherborne School's admissions office.
How are sport scholarships usually assessed?
Schools usually run a practical trial and look at your child's record at club, county or national level, often with a coach's reference.
When is the Sport Scholarship assessment?
On 29 Jan 2027, at at school.
Source: sherborneboys.group, checked 4 Nov 2026