INSPIRING YEAR 9 PUPILS ACROSS THE UK

Year 9 Aristotelian Award

The nationwide Aristotelian Award was launched by The Perse during the 2021-22 academic year with the aim of inspiring Year 9 pupils across the UK to develop their independent research skills.

Competition Information

The Aristotelian Award has been set up to promote the independent study skills in Year 9 pupils while simultaneously providing an avenue to explore super-curricular interests in the arts, humanities and sciences.

The competition is split into two categories – art/humanities and sciences. Prizes are awarded to winners in both categories of the competition.

The 2025-26 Aristotelian Award is now closed. Last year’s rules and questions can be found below.

Aristotelian Award: Resources for Teachers

If you are a teacher and are interested in spreading the word about the Aristotelian Award at your school, please find these posters available to download and print below.

2025-26 winners

View the work of this year’s winners Sophie (Shrewsbury School) and Eunice (The Perse School) below.