The kind of young person we are looking for
We are looking for young athletes who have attended training regularly and have already competed outside school in local, regional, national or international matches or competitions. You will be able to demonstrate progress and aptitude, supported by a reference from your current coach or club. Scholars also give their time to mentor and coach younger students, and speak up for sport across the school.
Kingsley Boys’ U18 Rugby Academy Trial Day
Wednesday 18 November 2026, 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Rugby at Kingsley is played with the North Devon coast on our doorstep and a strong local rugby community around us. Many of our players, boarders included, also turn out for Bideford Colts, so the game here reaches well beyond the school gates.
If you are ambitious about your rugby and want to train in a programme that takes your development seriously, we would like to see you play.
What to expect
The afternoon starts with a short tour of our sports facilities. You will then take part in a practical assessment made up of skills-based practices, finishing with a conditioned full-contact game.
Current members of the Kingsley squad will train and play alongside you. It is a chance to experience the programme first-hand and meet the players who could be your future teammates.
What to bring
Please arrive at 1:30pm wearing your rugby kit and tracksuit. Bring moulded studs if you have them, and a refillable water bottle.
After the trial
We will let you know whether you have progressed to the next stage of selection: a formal interview with Mr Pavis, Headteacher, and Mr Skelding, Head of Rugby.
Register your place
Places are limited. To book your trial, please complete the form and a member of our team will be in touch to confirm the details.
What a scholar receives
- Automatic enrolment onto the Sport ACE Programme, which supports every athlete to become the best they can be.
- Discipline-specific talent development through our Academy programmes in judo, gymnastics, rugby, football and netball, or, for a General Sports Scholarship, support arranged with external organisations.
- The chance to compete for the school in local, national and international competitions.
- Your name etched onto the Sports Scholarships' Board, and a place at the annual Scholars' Day.
- A generous scholarship award against published fees.
What to send, and by when
Complete the Scholarship Application Form with a personal statement, a reference from your current coach or club, and any relevant certificates and supporting documents. Places follow trials and acceptance, and applicants for rugby, football and netball scholarships are formally assessed in a real-game situation with their current club or team. To receive an invitation for a scholarship interview, you must complete the application by 31st October 2026.
Generous, and awarded case by case
A generous scholarship award against published fees, with a place on the Sport ACE Programme, Academy coaching in your discipline and the chance to represent the school. A limited number of awards are available for Year 12 entry in rugby, football and netball.
Apply for a scholarship
Completing this form starts a scholarship application. Once we have the details and documents below, the admissions team will be in touch to arrange an assessment and an interview, and to talk through the pathway that would suit your child.
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