The Prep Academic Scholarship at St Catherine's School is an academic scholarship for 7+ entry, worth 30% of fees. The last published deadline was 21 May 2026; check with the school for the next round.
Who can apply for the Prep Academic Scholarship?
Pupils currently in Year 4 with exceptional strengths in assessment papers and strong thinking skills.
What is the Prep Academic Scholarship worth?
Worth 30% of fees, as published by St Catherine's School.
- Prep (Year 5-6) scholarship for pupils currently in Year 4
- 30% tuition reduction.
- Closing date Thu 21 May 2026
- assessment afternoon Wed 3 Jun 2026 (includes interview).
How do you apply for the Prep Academic Scholarship?
- Submit general application form and scholarship form.
- Assessments and interview.
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 St Catherine's School's own terms.
Key dates
- Deadline
- 21 May 2026 (past)
- Exam or audition
- 3 Jun 2026 (past), at school
- Interview
- 3 Jun 2026 (past)
Dates usually move each year, so confirm the next round with the school.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Prep Academic Scholarship at St Catherine's School worth?
It is worth 30% of fees.
When is the Prep Academic Scholarship deadline?
The last published deadline was 21 May 2026. It usually falls at the same time each year, so check the next date with St Catherine's School's admissions office.
Who can apply for the Prep Academic Scholarship?
Pupils currently in Year 4 with exceptional strengths in assessment papers and strong thinking skills.
How do you apply for the Prep Academic Scholarship?
Submit general application form and scholarship form. Assessments and interview.
Source: stcatherineschool.co.uk, checked 12 Jun 2026