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11+ SPORT
Year 7 entry
The Sports Department offers scholarships to push the boundaries of talented individuals, maximising their enjoyment and performance in sport.
Pupils wishing to apply for a sports scholarship should demonstrate strong ability in two or more of Monkton’s main sports or outstanding ability in one sport, supported with strong performance or desire to contribute to the school's programme of another.
The programme will provide scholars with:
- Individually tailored programmes where appropriate
- Guidance in fundamental movement skills, nutrition, performance preparation and performance lifestyle
- Access to specific talks and workshops
- An introduction to strength and conditioning sessions
- Support through informal mentoring opportunities
Expectations:
- Pursue excellence in their sporting endeavours
- Demonstrate a willingness to learn and respond to feedback from coaches and staff
- Act as role model for peers and younger pupils, encouraging sporting excellence
- Show commitment, punctuality and a positive attitude to staff and other pupils
Model Monkton values of humility, service, confidence & integrity within the life of the school
preparing for assessment
Application deadline: Friday 6th November 2026
By the application deadline, submit to Admissions a piece to camera, no more than 60 seconds, where you rank your top 2-5 sports, explain what you love about sport, what sporting achievements you are most proud of and why you think you would be a good sports scholar.
Scholarship Assessment Day
Assessment date: Tuesday 8th December 2026
- Sporting situations demonstrating teamwork, leadership and sporting techniques
- Athletic Movement Screening Assessment, assessing movement skills, attitude and application
- Sporting Assessments to demonstrate current individual and team abilities in Monkton’s main sports
- Interview with Director of Sport and Assistant Director of Sport
- Interview with Head of Monkton Prep School
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