Aldenham 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

Means-tested bursaries available for families with financial need; awards typically up to 50% fee remission depending on need and performance, with rare awards… Read more

Means-tested bursaries available for families with financial need; awards typically up to 50% fee remission depending on need and performance, with rare awards up to 100%. Applications involve independent third-party financial assessment and should be indicated at registration.

Source: aldenham.com, checked 20 May 2026

Who can apply, and how

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

Bursary Awards

Means-tested bursaries for a number of students each year whose family circumstances mean they could not otherwise join the School but who show significant potential.

Who can apply

Register for a place first. school's words
“The likelihood that acceptance of a place is conditional upon financial assistance must be indicated on the registration form”

How it works

Late applications are not considered. school's words
“the school is unlikely to consider a request for financial support once an offer of a full fee paying place has been made”
Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
“Subject to an annual review, means tested bursary awards are available”

Your checklist

1Contact the school to discuss a bursary confidentially before you formally register.Before formally registering for a place
2Indicate on the registration form that accepting a place depends on financial assistance.At registration
3Complete the independent means testing included in every bursary application.

Source: Scholarships & Bursaries for Students - Aldenham

Deadlines by entry point

Entry	Opens	Closes	Means-test forms	Decision
11+2027-28	—	—	—	—

Named bursaries

Bursary Awardup to 50% of feesMeans tested bursary awards available to support students whose family circumstances mean that they would otherwise be unable to join the School. In most cases, bursary awards could cover up to 50% of the day fees, dependent on need and the performance in the entrance assessment. Only in very limited circumstances would an award of up to 100% be made for exceptional need and performance.

Frequently asked questions

How much bursary support does Aldenham School offer?

Bursaries at Aldenham 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 Aldenham School?

How do I apply for a bursary at Aldenham 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 Aldenham School?

Yes, the two are assessed separately: Aldenham School lists 13 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.