11+ Sports Scholarship

The assessment day will see all the candidates take part in the major sports. We will be looking for the candidates to excel in their preferred sport but to also demonstrate determination and perseverance in the other areas. The candidate’s athletic ability will be assessed by the Strength & Conditioning Coach, using a battery of tests that include agility, speed, coordination, power, balance, and stamina.

Sports Scholars are expected to make an active and high quality contribution to the sporting life of the College, both in the development of their talents and their attitude as leading sportsmen and women. Sports Scholars are expected to represent the College in school fixtures for which they have been selected.

Sports Scholars meet regularly with members of the Sports Department to support their development and ensure that the above expectations are being met.

Every scholarship holder is expected to set an example for the other students in their conduct and approach to academic study, to participate in the fuller life of the Senior School through its programme of extra curricular activities, and promote the school as requested at all Open Mornings.

While current performances and ability are obviously important, the potential to improve and the right attitude to competitive sport will also form part of the criteria.

Candidates for 11+ Sports Scholarships should be of a county standard or have the ability to become county standard in at least one of the major sports listed above. References will be required from the candidate’s current and/or previous school and from club or representative coaches as appropriate. Candidates are also encouraged to make contact with the Sports Department at Ardingly College in advance of the assessment day to help us build an informed picture of their abilities.