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:
Sport Scholarships
All you need to know about applying for an 11+ Sport Scholarship.
Athletics
Cross-country
Cricket
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 Friday 1 November 2024 at 12 noon.
Assessment Day
Short-listed candidates will be invited to attend an assessment day which will include the following:
- Skills tests
- Multi-Stage Fitness Test (Bleep Test)
- Ball skills
- Small-sided game play
- Netball, Cricket, Lacrosse and Football
- An informal, friendly interview with a member of the PE department
- Those selecting gymnastics should be prepared to perform a routine of no longer than 1.5 minutes
Key Dates
Application Deadline: Friday 1 November 2024 at 12 noon
Assessment Days:
- All-rounder assessment: Thursday 9 January
- Tennis assessment: Friday 10 January
- Gymnastics assessment: Friday 10 January
Results: The results of the assessment will be released at the same time as the 11+ results letters.
Sophie Allan (Class of 2013)“The sports teachers always believed in me and it's because of them that I began the England pathway.
England lacrosse player