The Academic scholarship at St James Preparatory School is an academic scholarship for 7+ entry, worth up to 25% of fees. Applications close on 6 Jan 2027. Assessment is on 20 Jan 2027.
Who can apply for the Academic scholarship?
- External and internal applicants currently in Years 2 to 5, moving into Year 3, 4, 5 or 6
- only one scholarship may be applied for.
What is the Academic scholarship worth?
Worth up to 25% of fees, as published by St James Preparatory School.
up to 25% of tuition fees
How do you apply for the Academic scholarship?
Assessment in English and Maths plus an interview with the Headmistress or a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
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 James Preparatory School's own terms.
Key dates
- Deadline
- 6 Jan 2027
- Exam or audition
- 20 Jan 2027
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Academic scholarship at St James Preparatory School worth?
It is worth up to 25% of fees.
When is the Academic scholarship deadline?
Applications close on 6 Jan 2027.
Who can apply for the Academic scholarship?
External and internal applicants currently in Years 2 to 5, moving into Year 3, 4, 5 or 6; only one scholarship may be applied for.
How do you apply for the Academic scholarship?
Assessment in English and Maths plus an interview with the Headmistress or a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
When is the Academic scholarship assessment?
On 20 Jan 2027.
Source: stjamesschools.com, checked 4 Nov 2026