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What on Earth! National Schools Quiz 2025
Follow the steps below to get involved:
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1) Sign Up
Sign up using the form below. Once you've signed up, you will receive a welcome email confirming your unique entry reference – keep that safe as you will need to participate!
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2) Select Your Team
There are two categories - 8-11 years old and 11-14 year-old. There must be FOUR contestants in the team and each school can enter a maximum of two teams in each age bracket.
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3) Online Heats
The live online heats will take place on Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th November. The heat lasts about an hour and will be a Zoom call with other schools taking part at the same time.
Online Heats
Each heat includes three rounds of multiple-choice questions. Teams of four work together on one screen, with the Zoom call visible on a second. The quizmaster guides the rounds, with timed questions, a countdown clock, and plenty of fun!
Questions come from five What On Earth! Magazine issues, announced in mid-September. Teams can use the magazines throughout.
Grand Live London Final
The top four schools in each category (Junior and Senior) will be invited to the in-person finals in London at Stationers’ Hall on Wednesday 26th November. Travel bursaries are available to ensure cost is not a barrier.
Unsuccessful schools will be notified and receive a consolation prize.
Friends and families are welcome!
SPECIAL QUIZ BUNDLE OFFER:
All questions will be drawn from these four 2025 issues, available as a complete set for just £19 including postage and packing: September (Oceans), June (Sports), May (What If?), and February (Pets).
We’re excited to announce the School Library Association (SLA) as our charity partner for the National Schools Quiz 2025!
For every SLA member school that subscribes to What on Earth! Magazine and takes part, we’ll donate to the SLA. Plus, all SLA members who join the quiz – including current subscribers – will receive a free book as a thank-you!
2025 Important Info
Rules
Taking part means agreeing to all rules—failure to follow them may result in disqualification.
- Schools may enter up to two teams per age group (8–11 or 11–14, based on age at the Live Final).
- Teams must have four students.
- Only What On Earth! Magazine may be used during Heats and Finals—no other sources allowed unless approved.
- Some questions (e.g. spelling) may restrict magazine use—notice will be given.
- Only team members may answer—no help from teachers, students
or adults. - By entering, you agree that organisers may use data, images, video/audio for promotional purposes.
- Participants may be asked to complete surveys or provide quotes.
- Organisers aren’t responsible for technical issues or failed submissions.
- Any special requirements must be shared at least 7 days in advance—organisers will try to accommodate.
- Rules and details may change; organisers' decisions are final.
Timetable
- Online heats take place Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th November (exact time confirmed at registration) and last around an hour.
- Four schools from each age group (8–11 and 11–14) will be selected for the Live Finals.
- Finals will be held all day on Wednesday 26th November at Stationers’ Hall, London EC4M 7DD.
- Friends, families, and schoolmates are welcome to attend—consider naming a team reserve!
Travel Bursaries for Schools
What on Earth! Magazine wishes to remove any financial barrier that prevents a school participating in the Grand Live London Final by offering a travel bursary.
The bursary is calculated using Google Maps and is based on one way road mileage from the Finals venue to the school address:
- 0 to 50 miles £80
- 51 to 100 miles £200
- 101 to 200 miles £300
- 201 to 300 miles £400
If your travel distance is over 300 miles or if additional support is needed, then please contact john@whatonearthmag.com
Privacy Statement
We, the organisers, take your privacy very seriously and are committed to protecting your personal information in all forms, including digital.
By taking part in the What On Earth! National Schools Quiz, your contact details—including your name, school name, school postal address, email address, and telephone number—will be retained so we can communicate with you during the quiz, and to contact you in future years regarding the quiz and What On Earth! products.
We may ask you to complete questionnaires or surveys before or after the quiz. Any data collected will only be used to help us improve the quiz and other services in future years.
You can contact us at info@whatonearthmag.com at any time to request that your personal data be deleted.
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