Sport Scholarships
All you need to know about applying for an 11+ Sport Scholarship
A number of Sport Scholarships are available at 11+ (Year 7 entry).
Scholarships are awarded to exceptionally talented and committed sportswomen demonstrating ability and potential in one or more of the school’s main sports:
Athletics | Cross-country | Cricket (Hard Ball) | Gymnastics | Lacrosse | Netball | Tennis
Sport Scholarship applicants will need to demonstrate that they are playing (or have the potential to compete) at club, region, county or country level or have a recognised ranking in their sport before applying. Candidates should be an outstanding ‘A’ team player or equivalent at their current school and/or an excellent club level performer.
Candidates must also satisfy the Putney High School entry requirements.
Any girl accepting a scholarship will be expected to participate fully in the sporting life of the school and represent it in their chosen sport throughout their time here.
Our sports scholars are positive role models, worthy sports performers and possess leadership qualities. We also have an Elite Sportswomen Programme to nurture and support able athletes.
Applying for a Sport Scholarship
To apply for a Sport Scholarship, please tick the box on the 11+ application form, indicating that you would like to apply for a Sport Scholarship. Once you have submitted your application, you will receive links to:
- The Sport Scholarship application form
- Applicants selecting gymnastics, tennis or cricket should submit video footage of their sporting performance (this is strongly advised for all other sport scholarship candidates)
- The Sport Scholarship Reference Form (to be completed by your nominated referee)
All of the above forms should be completed and submitted by the application deadline of November 2026 (date to be confirmed).
Assessment Day
Short-listed candidates will be invited to attend an assessment day where she will take part in a range of activities to give a rounded view of her abilities. This might include the following
All-rounder:
- Skills tests
- Multi-Stage Fitness Test (Bleep Test)
- Ball skills
- Small-sided game play
- Team building
- Netball, Soft Ball Cricket, and Lacrosse
- Those selecting hard ball cricket should be prepared to take part in a hard ball cricket session, including time in the indoor nets.
Tennis:
- Skills and match play
Gymnastics:
- Skill-based drills
- Skill-based stations
- Vaulting
- Set floor
- Individual floor routine
- Those selecting gymnastics should be prepared to perform a routine of no longer than 1.5 minutes
Key Dates
Application Deadline: November 2026 (date to be confirmed)
Assessment Days
All-rounder assessment (including hard ball cricket): Thursday 7 January 2027
Tennis assessment: Tuesday 12 January 2027
Gymnastics assessment: Thursday 14 January 2027
Results: The results of the assessment will be released at the same time as the 11+ results letters.
The sports teachers always believed in me and it’s because of them that I began the England pathway.
Sophie Allan (Putney Alumna)
England lacrosse player