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Brentwood School bursaries.

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

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Key facts

Support
Up to 100% of fees

Who qualifies

Academic Bursaries: for parents applying for an Academic Bursary, a separate Bursary application must be completed and submitted by 1st November deadline to be… Read more

Academic Bursaries: for parents applying for an Academic Bursary, a separate Bursary application must be completed and submitted by 1st November deadline to be considered. Specialist Bursaries: separate Bursary application must also be completed alongside Specialist Scholarship application/s and submitted by the 1st November deadline to be considered. Parents asked to indicate interest in applying for a Specialist Bursary on the child’s initial Registration Form by no later than 1st November.

Source: brentwoodschool.co.uk, checked 4 Nov 2026

Who can apply, and how

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

Means-Tested Bursaries

Up to 100% of fees

Means-tested bursaries for new Senior School applicants at Year 7 or Year 12, covering up to 100% of tuition fees.

Who can apply

  • Open at 11+ and 16+ entry. school's words
    “Bursaries are available to parents/guardians of children entering Year 7 (First Year of the Senior School) or Year 12 (Lower Sixth Form) of Brentwood School.”
  • Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
    “Candidates must perform exceptionally well in the entrance assessment to be considered for an Academic Bursary.”
  • Register for a place first. school's words
    “To apply for a Bursary, please register for a place here at Brentwood School and indicate on the registration form if you wish to apply for a Bursary and/or Scholarship (s).”
  • Every parent is expected to work unless they can't. school's words
    “where there are two parents, both would normally be expected to be fully employed unless one is prevented from doing so through incapacity”

How it works

  • Apply by 1 November in the year before entry. school's words
    “must be submitted no later than 1 st November in any year for bursaries to start the following September.”
  • There may be a home visit. school's words
    “This will usually be in the form of a zoom or telephone interview but may involve a home visit.”
  • The award may also cover uniform, travel and essential trips. school's words
    “Support is also provided towards the cost of uniform, home-school coach travel and educational trips through the Additional Support scheme.”

Your checklist

  1. 1Register for a place and indicate on the registration form that you wish to apply for a bursary.
  2. 2Complete the detailed online financial application in the bursary portal for all those with parental responsibility.Link sent September/October; submit by 1st November (11+) or 6th November (16+)
  3. 3Attend the interview with BAL if put forward after strong entrance results.End of January
  4. 4Attend a Zoom interview with the Director of Development if the BAL report indicates help may be needed.After BAL report
  5. 5Sign the Acceptance Form and acknowledge the conditions of the bursary.After the bursary offer

Source: the school's bursary policy (policy dated Current version published: 13th February 2026)

Hardship Awards

Short-term awards for current Senior School pupils whose family finances suddenly change.

Who can apply

  • Not for families paying full fees for another child elsewhere. school's words
    “those with younger children also in independent education will be asked to consider non-fee-paying alternatives for those children before a hardship bursary is awarded for the elder sibling.”

Your checklist

  1. 1Apply for a short-term hardship award by emailing the bursary applications address.When circumstances suddenly change

Source: the school's bursary policy (policy dated Current version published: 13th February 2026)

Frequently asked questions

How much bursary support does Brentwood School offer?

Bursaries at Brentwood 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 Brentwood School?

Academic Bursaries: for parents applying for an Academic Bursary, a separate Bursary application must be completed and submitted by 1st November deadline to be considered. Specialist Bursaries: separate Bursary application must also be completed alongside Specialist Scholarship application/s and submitted by the 1st November deadline to be considered. Parents asked to indicate interest in applying for a Specialist Bursary on the child’s initial Registration Form by no later than 1st November.

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

Yes, the two are assessed separately: Brentwood School lists 4 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.