Uppingham School

Uppingham LE15 9QE LE15 9QE
13-18 Years

Description

Uppingham School is a public school (English independent day and boarding school for pupils 13-18).

Facilities

Uppingham School is located on 65 acres of land. The school has a 300-seat theatre and a theatre studio, rehearsal rooms, a sports centre, an indoor pool, a fitness studio, a dance studio, playing fields, 12 tennis courts, 3 squash courts, a library, a computer class, 6 music classes with the most modern equipment.

Features

Things to note

  • Pupils have the freedom to experiment with art and design, to develop independence and to explore their own creative identities.
  • Uppingham Theatre provides life-changing experiences for pupils, enriching the cultural and social life of the school – as well as the wider community. 
  • For pupils who strive to excel in music as part of a rounded education, Uppingham offers the best music provision of any non-specialist music school in the country.
  • All pupils experience a broad range of sports in exceptional facilities, encouraging them to enjoy physical activity beyond school – for a healthier, happier life. 

Extra Curricular

Please check the school website link for details.

Selection Criteria: Selective

Admission Details

Uppingham School typically welcomes in excess of 200 new pupils each year.Most of these join us in the Fourth Form (Year 9) at the age of 13, when we have space to accommodate 90 boys and 60 girls. In addition, some 15 pupils may join the Lower Fifth (Year 10) and 30 to 35 girls and 15 to 20 boys also join the Sixth Form. There is no provision for weekly or flexi-boarding at Uppingham.

Pupils need to be prepared to get involved and to engage with the wide array of activities and opportunities that make the school so distinctive. In addition, pupils need to demonstrate appropriate academic ability and independence, which will enable them to flourish in the classroom. 

Fees

Fees Per Term
Boarding   £13,985
Day   £8,802

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Scholarships

Each year scholarships are awarded to children of exceptional talent joining the School into the Fourth Form (13+, Year 9) or joining the School at Sixth Form level (16+, Year 12). Candidates are assessed through test, examination or observation, interview and reference. 

Uppingham awards scholarships to candidates who show excellence in the following fields: Academic, Science (16+ only), MusicArtDesign and TechnologySportDrama and All Rounder (The Thring Award, 13+ only). All candidates must be registered with the School prior to entering the scholarship process. Candidates are not permitted to sit scholarships in more than two disciplines.

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Achievements

Please check the school website link for details.

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