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Bradfield 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

Who qualifies

Means-tested bursaries available; details not specified.

Source: bradfieldcollege.org.uk, checked 10 May 2026

Who can apply, and how

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

Bursaries

Up to 100% of fees

Means-tested bursaries for new and current pupils, up to 100% of tuition fees, assessed independently on financial need.

Who can apply

  • Open at 13+ and 16+ entry. school's words
    “whereas Bradfield College only admits at 13+ (Year 9) and 16+ (Year 12).”
  • Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
    “these funds may be used to support further applicants who have met the usual admissions requirements”
  • Register for a place first. school's words
    “Parents who are intending to apply for bursarial support must submit their request when completing the Provisional Registration Form.”
  • Every parent is expected to work unless they can't. school's words
    “employment”

How it works

  • Apply by 31 October in the year before entry. school's words
    “The deadline for bursary applications is 31 October of the year preceding the entry year.”
  • The means test counts equity in your home, savings, investments and pensions and lifestyle spending. school's words
    “realising assets/equity”
  • Applications are assessed by Bursary Administration Limited. school's words
    “(Bursary Administration Limited), who are engaged by the College to conduct the process of the means inquiry and analysis.”
  • You hear in February/March of the year of entry. school's words
    “Determination of the final allocation of the Budget is reached in February/March of the year of entry”
  • Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
    “All bursary awards are subject to an annual review, which may require a repeat testing of parent/guardian means”

Your checklist

  1. 1Tell the admissions team you want bursary support on your child's application and Provisional Registration Form.When applying
  2. 2Complete the online Confidential Statement of Financial Circumstances with full documentary evidence.No later than 31 October of the year prior to entry
  3. 3Take part in the pre-arranged telephone or conference call with the means assessor.After submitting the form
  4. 4Accept any bursary offer promptly.Within 14 days of the offer

Source: the school's bursary policy (policy dated Revised September 2025)

Deadlines by entry point

EntryOpensClosesMeans-test formsDecision
13+2027-28—30 Oct 202630 Oct 202630 Mar 2027

Frequently asked questions

How much bursary support does Bradfield College offer?

Bursaries at Bradfield College 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 Bradfield College?

Means-tested bursaries available; details not specified.

How do I apply for a bursary at Bradfield 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 Bradfield College?

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