Bedford School bursaries.

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

Bedford

Key facts

Support: Up to 100% of fees
Means-tested: Yes, on household income and assets
Next deadline: December 2026 (13+)

Who qualifies

Means-tested bursaries for pupils with significant academic, artistic, dramatic, musical or sporting potential, covering up to 100% of day or boarding fees.

Source: bedfordschool.org.uk, checked 10 Nov 2026

Who can apply, and how

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

Bursaries (Harpur Trust Bursary Scheme)

Up to 100% of fees

Means-tested bursaries for pupils with significant potential who could not otherwise join or stay, covering up to 100% of fees.

Who can apply

Open at 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry. school's words
“when your child is applying for Year 7, Year 9 or Year 12.”
Register for a place first (£150 fee). school's words
“Register with the school and pay the registration fee (£150).”

How it works

Apply by 1 December in the year before entry. school's words
“Complete the Harpur Trust online bursary form by 5pm on 1 December 2026.”
Late applications are not considered. school's words
“We regret that no awards for entry in September 2027 can be made on applications received outside this time frame.”
You apply online through Harpur Trust online bursary form. school's words
“Complete the Harpur Trust online bursary form by 5pm on 1 December 2026.”
You hear in Decisions made during the spring term; families notified by email no later than 4.00pm on Wednesday 10 February 2027. school's words
“Decisions on bursaries are made during the spring term.”

Your checklist

1Register with the school and pay the £150 registration fee.
2Complete the Harpur Trust online bursary form.By 5pm on 1 December 2026
3Make sure your child is available for school assessments.January 2026

Source: Bursaries and Financial Support | Bedford School

Deadlines by entry point

Entry	Opens	Closes	Means-test forms	Decision
13+2027-28	—	December 2026	—	—

Named bursaries

Frequently asked questions

How much bursary support does Bedford School offer?

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

When is the Bedford School bursary deadline?

The next published deadline is December 2026 (applications close, 13+ entry). Bursary deadlines often come before registration closes, so start the financial forms early.

Who qualifies for a bursary at Bedford School?

Means-tested bursaries for pupils with significant academic, artistic, dramatic, musical or sporting potential, covering up to 100% of day or boarding fees.

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

Yes, the two are assessed separately: Bedford School lists 12 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.