In short
The Academic Scholarship 16+ at St Helen and St Katharine is an academic scholarship for 16+ entry.
How do you apply for the Academic Scholarship 16+?
Two-stage process: written papers in two nominated subjects plus a cognitive abilities test, then interview for shortlisted candidates.
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 Helen and St Katharine's own terms.
Frequently asked questions
How do you apply for the Academic Scholarship 16+?
Two-stage process: written papers in two nominated subjects plus a cognitive abilities test, then interview for shortlisted candidates.
Source: shsk.org.uk, checked 4 Nov 2026