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Abingdon School bursaries.

Means-tested bursaries worth up to 100% of fees.

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Key facts

Support
Up to 100% of fees
Means-tested
Yes, on household income and assets

Who qualifies

Free and subsidised places can be worth up to 100% of day fees

Source: abingdon.org.uk, checked 20 May 2026

Who can apply, and how

From Abingdon School's own published policy, read on 10 Nov 2026. The school decides every award.

Free and subsidised places

Up to 100% of fees

Means-tested help for UK local day pupils who could not otherwise afford fees, worth up to 100% of day fees.

Who can apply

  • Open at 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry. school's words
    “First Year (Yr 7) September 2027:”
  • Families living closest get priority. school's words
    “and to UK families who live locally.”
  • Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
    “Priority for free and subsidised places is given to those who perform best overall in our entrance process;”
  • Register for a place first. school's words
    “Pupils must be registered to apply.”

How it works

  • The means test counts equity in your home, holidays, cars, second homes or land and home improvements. school's words
    “Significant recent home improvements”
  • There may be a home visit. school's words
    “If the application is progressed, applicants will then usually have a Zoom meeting to discuss their form in more detail and review supporting documents.”
  • Applications are assessed by Bursary Assessment Associates (BAA). school's words
    “The School uses an external company, Bursary Assessment Associates (BAA), to conduct these remote assessments”
  • You hear in For prospective parents this will usually be at the same time as feedback is given on the offer, or not, of a place at Abingdon. school's words
    “For prospective parents this will usually be at the same time as feedback is given on the offer, or not, of a place at Abingdon.”
  • Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
    “Awards are reviewed annually at the beginning of each academic year.”
  • A rejected application can't be resubmitted. school's words
    “then a further application should not be made for that pupil within their first two years at Abingdon School.”

Your checklist

  1. 1Arrange an informal chat with the Financial Controller to discuss eligibility.Before applying
  2. 2Complete the application form with income, expenditure, assets and liabilities if recommended.If the Financial Controller recommends applying
  3. 3Take part in a Zoom assessment with BAA.If the application is progressed

Source: Free and subsidised places - Abingdon Senior School

Deadlines by entry point

EntryOpensClosesMeans-test formsDecision
11+2027-28—11 Sept 2026——
13+2029-30—11 Sept 2026——

Named bursaries

Frequently asked questions

How much bursary support does Abingdon School offer?

Bursaries at Abingdon School are worth up to 100% of fees, depending on household income and assets. Full-fee places go to families on the lowest incomes.

Who qualifies for a bursary at Abingdon School?

Free and subsidised places can be worth up to 100% of day fees

How do I apply for a bursary at Abingdon School?

Register for a place, then return the school's financial form with P60s or tax returns and bank statements before the bursary deadline. Many schools make a home visit, and awards are reviewed each year.

Can I get a scholarship and a bursary at Abingdon School?

Yes, the two are assessed separately: Abingdon School lists 17 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.