11+ Scholarships and Bursaries

We seek to recognise individual children’s potential and talents through our 11+ Scholarships, for Year 7 entry.

Enquire About Scholarships

At Sedbergh, we recognise exceptional talent and potential through our 11+ Scholarships. They are the highest awards available, granted at the Head’s discretion, to children entering Year 7, and are designed to nurture talent and ability in the fields of academia, art, design, technology and engineering, drama, music and sport.

The Prep School’s respected Scholarship Enrichment Programme is designed to challenge and inspire successful 11+ scholars throughout their time in Years 7 and 8, fostering their intellectual curiosity, personal growth and preparation for future achievements. The Programme is designed to provide a holistic framework that nurtures not only the specific talents and potential of scholarship recipients but also their overall academic, personal and social development. 11+ Scholarship receipients may also be eligiable for a fee concession of up to 20%, which continues throughout their time at Sedbergh Prep and Senior School.

Scholarship assessments for future Year 7 pupils take place in the January when they are in Year 6. For more information, please contact the relevant member of the Admissions Team:

If you are interested in finding out more, please complete this form and our team will contact you to discuss the Scholarship application process in more detail. Please note, we require a school and scholarship application form to be completed, along with payment of the school’s application fee, prior to sitting the scholarship assessment.

We understand that the financial aspect of an independent education is significant. If your child’s enrolment at Sedbergh depends on fee support, please consult with the Admissions Team before beginning the scholarship application process. More information is available on this page regarding Means Tested Bursaries and other concessions.

SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES AND CONCESSIONS

Sedbergh Prep School welcomes discussions with families who might, under ordinary circumstances, not consider Sedbergh for their child, for financial reasons. We are committed to widening access by enabling children, who would not otherwise be able, to join the School, and to allow children to remain in the event of an unforeseen changes in a family’s financial situation.

Having already contacted the Registrar, and registered your child’s application to Sedbergh, you are invited to contact Mr Tony Roberts, Director of Compliance & Planning, on +44 (0) 7967 326458 or at tr@sedberghschool.org in the first instance, for a discussion regarding individual circumstances and further guidance. All discussions will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

A range of concessions may be available depending on each family’s circumstances and these are outlined below. These will be considered alongside any current or pending awards, means-tested bursaries and scholarships, and may be combined into one level of support.

Old Sedberghian and Old Castertonian Concession
(a parent or grandparent would qualify)		 10%
Armed Forces Concession
Where one or more parent is a serving member of Her Majesty’s Armed Forces		 20%
Sibling Concession 2nd child 10%
Sibling Concession 3rd child 15%

 

Please note that means-tested bursaries are limited and distributed as beneficially as possible, based on a range of criteria. For more information and to read our policy, please click here.

VISIT SEDBERGH PREP

We know that choosing the right School for your child is one of the most important decisions you can make and visiting a School in person is an integral part of this process.

Our next Open Mornings at the Prep School will take place from Monday 28th September to Friday 2nd October 2026, and more information can be found here. We are also happy to organise tours of the School on week days throughout the term.

If you would like to book a visit, please complete this form or contact our Admissions Team at admissions@sedberghprep.org. If you’d prefer to phone us; British families (living in the UK or abroad) can contact Mrs Becky McCrae on +44 (0) 15242 79247 and international families can contact Mrs Christine Ritchie on +44 (0) 1524 279 209.

Sedbergh Prep School
Casterton
Kirkby Lonsdale
LA6 2SG

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