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Ardingly College bursaries.

Means-tested bursaries worth 5–100% of fees.

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Key facts

Support
5–100% of fees
Means-tested
Yes, on household income and assets

Who qualifies

Bursaries are offered subject to detailed annual review of parents' financial circumstances. Only available to scholars or pupils with equivalent awards… Read more

Bursaries are offered subject to detailed annual review of parents' financial circumstances. Only available to scholars or pupils with equivalent awards. Special transformational bursaries available for children experiencing significant disadvantage or displacement.

Source: ardingly.com, checked 10 Nov 2026

Who can apply, and how

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

Means-Tested Bursaries

5–100% of fees

Means-tested bursaries for day pupils entering Years 7, 9 and Sixth Form, awarded as a percentage of tuition fees.

Who can apply

  • Open at 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry. school's words
    “Bursaries may be made available to parents/ guardians of day pupils entering Years 7, 9 and Sixth form.”
  • Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
    “Each applicant must meet the College’s normal academic requirements.”
  • Register for a place first. school's words
    “All applicants must start with the Admissions registration form.”
  • Every parent is expected to work unless they can't. school's words
    “where there are two partners, both would be expected to be employed unless one is prevented from doing so”
  • Not for families paying full fees for another child elsewhere. school's words
    “Where fees are being paid to the College or other Colleges (or universities) for siblings, the bursary will not subsidise such outgoings.”

How it works

  • Apply by 11+ and 16+: 1 August to 31 October in the year prior to starting; 13+: 1 October to 30 January in Year 6.
  • The means test counts equity in your home, savings, investments and pensions, holidays, cars, second homes or land and home improvements. school's words
    “Frequent or Expensive holidays”
  • There may be a home visit. school's words
    “This assessment may involve a home visit or online meeting”
  • You hear in Generally offered after the 11+/16+ scholarship assessment days in November prior to entry, or 13+ assessments in March of Year 8. school's words
    “Bursaries will generally be offered after the 11+/16+ scholarship assessment days in November prior to entry, or the 13+ scholarship assessments in March of year 8.”
  • Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
    “Awards are subject to repeat testing of parental means each year”
  • A rejected application can't be resubmitted. school's words
    “The decision of the College is final and not subject to appeal.”

Your checklist

  1. 1Submit the Admissions registration form by the normal admission deadline.11+/16+: October in the calendar year prior to admission; 13+: November of Year 6
  2. 2Complete the bursary application form and confidential statement of financial circumstances and send them with evidence to BAL.11+/16+: 1 August to 31 October; 13+: 1 October to 30 January in Year 6
  3. 3Take part in means-testing with BAL, which may include a home visit or online meeting.After application
  4. 4Await the Financial Assistance panel decision, usually given with the place offer.Generally after November scholarship assessment days, or March of Year 8 for 13+
  5. 5Sign the acceptance letter and acknowledgement of bursary conditions.After the offer

Source: the school's bursary policy (policy dated Version 4 Sept 2026)

Transformational Bursaries

Up to 100% of fees

Fully funded (100%+) bursaries for disadvantaged or displaced young people, entered via the Royal National Children's Springboard Foundation.

Who can apply

  • Open at 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry. school's words
    “Recommendations are made for entry at 11+, 13+ and Sixth form.”
  • Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
    “all applicants for Transformational bursaries must also be successful in the academic selection process.”

How it works

  • The award may also cover uniform, essential trips, travel, music lessons, a laptop or tablet and exam fees. school's words
    “Uniform and sports kits. Full kit is given in the entry year, the third year and upon entry into sixth form”

Your checklist

  1. 1Be recommended by the Springboard Foundation, then visit Ardingly and meet the Head of College.Recommendations every October for entry the following year
  2. 2Complete the Admissions registration form once an award is offered.Award generally offered in the Michaelmas term in the year prior to entry
  3. 3Sign the acceptance letter and acknowledgement of bursary conditions.After the offer

Source: the school's bursary policy (policy dated Version 4 Sept 2026)

Hardship Bursaries

Hardship fund for current day pupils in Years 7 to 13 whose family circumstances suddenly change.

Who can apply

  • For pupils already at the school. school's words
    “Parents/ guardians, with a child at the College whose financial circumstances suddenly change may apply for such a bursary to the Director of Finance”

Your checklist

  1. 1Contact the Director of Finance and request the hardship application form from the Finance team.As soon as possible

Source: the school's bursary policy (policy dated Version 4 Sept 2026)

Deadlines by entry point

EntryOpensClosesMeans-test formsDecision
11+2027-28————

Frequently asked questions

How much bursary support does Ardingly College offer?

Bursaries at Ardingly College are worth 5–100% of fees, depending on household income and assets. Full-fee places go to families on the lowest incomes.

Who qualifies for a bursary at Ardingly College?

Bursaries are offered subject to detailed annual review of parents' financial circumstances. Only available to scholars or pupils with equivalent awards. Special transformational bursaries available for children experiencing significant disadvantage or displacement.

How do I apply for a bursary at Ardingly College?

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 Ardingly College?

Yes, the two are assessed separately: Ardingly College lists 15 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.