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Bishop's Stortford College 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
Next deadline
27 Nov 2026 (3+)

Who qualifies

Means-tested financial assistance is available to UK resident families assessed on income, assets, and household circumstances. Not available to overseas… Read more

Means-tested financial assistance is available to UK resident families assessed on income, assets, and household circumstances. Not available to overseas families or those new to UK residency. Awards can cover up to 110% of fees depending on financial need. Bursaries are subject to annual review and reassessment, and not offered in Pre-Prep. Boarding fee assistance is for families residing over 35 miles from the College or in exceptional circumstances.

Source: bishopsstortfordcollege.org, checked 20 May 2026

Who can apply, and how

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

Bursaries

Up to 110% of fees

Means-tested bursaries for prospective pupils who could not otherwise afford the College, giving up to 110% support depending on financial means.

Who can apply

  • Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
    “Means tested financial assistance (a bursary) is available to those who meet our entrance criteria”
  • 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/earning unless”
  • Both parents' finances are assessed, including separated parents. school's words
    “In the event both parents are separated and/or divorced, financial information from both parents should still be provided”

How it works

  • Apply by Same date as the application deadline for places at the pupil's year of entry.
  • The means test counts holidays, cars, home improvements, equity in your home, second homes or land and savings, investments and pensions. school's words
    “significant capital savings and investments would be expected to be used for the payment of school fees, as would equity values in properties.”
  • There may be a home visit. school's words
    “If required, the College will arrange for a home visit to be completed.”
  • The award may also cover uniform, essential trips and exam fees. school's words
    “The bursary can potentially, subject to need, also cover extras such as school uniform and field trips that are connected to the curriculum”
  • Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
    “All bursary awards are subject to an annual review which will require a repeat testing of parental means”
  • 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. 1Start the College application (open morning, private visit or submit an application) and answer 'yes' to the bursary question.By the application deadline for the year of entry
  2. 2Expect a home visit if the College requires one.If required
  3. 3Wait for the bursary decision by post or email before accepting a place.Soon after the decision, separately from the offer of a place
  4. 4Sign and return the acceptance letter agreeing to the bursary conditions.After being offered a bursary

Source: the school's bursary policy (policy dated Reviewed and Approved by the Governing Council: Autumn 2025)

Forces boarding support

Families qualifying for the Continuity of Education Allowance pay no more than 10% of fees for full boarding places.

Who can apply

  • Only for armed forces families. school's words
    “Families qualifying for the Continuity of Education Allowance, whose children meet our entrance criteria will pay no more than 10% of our fees for full boarding places.”
  • Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
    “Families qualifying for the Continuity of Education Allowance, whose children meet our entrance criteria will pay no more than 10% of our fees for full boarding places.”

Source: Assistance with Fees - Bishop’s Stortford College (policy dated Reviewed and Approved by the Governing Council: Autumn 2025)

Emergency bursaries

Temporary help for existing families in the Prep or Senior School whose circumstances change outside their control.

Who can apply

  • For pupils already at the school. school's words
    “Emergency bursaries, in a form of temporary assistance, are reserved for existing families whose change of circumstances is outside their control.”

Source: the school's bursary policy (policy dated Reviewed and Approved by the Governing Council: Autumn 2025)

Deadlines by entry point

EntryOpensClosesMeans-test formsDecision
3+2027-28—27 Nov 2026—12 Feb 2027

Named bursaries

Frequently asked questions

How much bursary support does Bishop's Stortford College offer?

Bursaries at Bishop's Stortford College 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 Bishop's Stortford College bursary deadline?

The next published deadline is 27 Nov 2026 (applications close, 3+ entry). Bursary deadlines often come before registration closes, so start the financial forms early.

Who qualifies for a bursary at Bishop's Stortford College?

Means-tested financial assistance is available to UK resident families assessed on income, assets, and household circumstances. Not available to overseas families or those new to UK residency. Awards can cover up to 110% of fees depending on financial need. Bursaries are subject to annual review and reassessment, and not offered in Pre-Prep. Boarding fee assistance is for families residing over 35 miles from the College or in exceptional circumstances.

How do I apply for a bursary at Bishop's Stortford 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 Bishop's Stortford College?

Yes, the two are assessed separately: Bishop's Stortford College lists 11 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.