Welcome to our School
The School’s Foundation
Uppingham School was founded in 1584.
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Starting as one small school room, our purpose was to provide free education and community housing to those in need.
Proud of our long history, we build a brighter future.
Uniting historic spaces with state-of-the-art facilities, Uppingham is a forward-thinking community where young people can innovate and flourish.
The Uppingham Sixth Form Scholarship is an award for young scholars.
The award can cover your school fees and may also support with essential costs such as uniforms, books and school trips. It is a life-changing opportunity for bright students with big ambitions.
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With 97% of students achieving A*at A level, our pupils move forward in life with confidence and self-belief.
At Uppingham, we know that if you develop the right attitudes and skills, exam results will come naturally.
“Uppingham impacted my life greatly, I matured in ways I never expected, gained a network and connections with people from different walks of life and felt part of a life-long community.”
Quote from a recent scholarship pupil
With almost 30 subjects offered at A-Level, you can fully explore your interests and define learning on your own terms.
With personal tutors, careers advisors and one to one pastoral care, you will receive support at every step of your journey.
With our ‘School for Life’ programme, it is support that lasts a lifetime.
Nothing rivals enrichment at Uppingham. From outdoor activities, to charity work, to trips abroad, we provide experiences that broaden horizons and change lives. “From being taught in the best science facilities to picking up a new sport such as target rifle shooting, there have been endless opportunities”.
Former Scholarship pupil
Students have two exciting options to study at Uppingham: Day School or Boarding.
For students that want to return home each day, our new Day House is the perfect base for you to explore Uppingham. If boarding, our beautiful term-time accommodation is the perfect blend of school and home.
Nurtured by our caring community, Uppingham provides an exciting step to adult life, whatever your choice.
“Joining Uppingham School was undoubtably one of the biggest challenges I’ve ever faced – I would do it again in a heartbeat.”
Cecilia Ashu, former Uppingham pupil
Students will expect to achieve Grade 8-9 in a majority of GCSE’s. The entrance exam involves:
§ 3x interviews with a senior member of staff
§ Tests in the following subjects:
•Mathematics (30 minutes)
•English (45 Minutes)
•2 x papers in two subjects of your choice (45 Minutes each)
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A 7-day-a-week community, Scholarship students will need to adapt to a different pace of life and embrace new challenges. Here are qualities some former students suggest you will need:
§ Resilient – you adapt to new challenges.
§ Motivated – you push yourself to succeed.
§ Open Minded – you try different things and different approaches.
§ Hardworking – you are a dedicated scholar.
Pupils that win a Scholarship can apply for a Fee Assisted Award. Fee assistance provides a reduction of anything between 5% to 110% of school fees.
A reduction of 110% covers a pupil’s school fees plus additional costs, such as uniforms and house trips. The level of reduction is determined by a financial assessment or ‘Means Test’
A Means Test, is completed once a candidate has been offered a place.
To make an application, families will complete the following forms:
• Registration
• Sixth Form Application Form
• Scholarship Application Form
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Uppingham offers funding for different age groups. Below is our Sixth Form application timeline:
