Competitions

We run poetry and creative writing competitions throughout the year for Primary and Secondary Schools.

All our other competitions vary throughout the year based on seasonal themes, from Mother's Day and Christmas to ghost stories and writing a sonnet.

Key Stage 1

5-7 Years

It’s time to take your pupils on a trip to Adventure Land!

Closing Date:
Friday 20th December 2019

7-11 Years

Pupils go through the imaginary portal that can take them...anywhere!

Closing Date:
Friday 20th December 2019

11-18 Years

Heart racing... sweaty palms... dilated pupils... hairs on the back of your neck stand up... Hunted: Outrun. Outlast. Outwit.

Closing Date:
Friday 20th December 2019

All Ages

There’s a chill in the air, the leaves have fallen and the nights are growing longer; winter is almost here.

Closing Date:
Friday 31st January 2020

Send your school or individual entries to use here!

Our national writing competitions run throughout the academic year for primary and secondary schools.