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Brighton College bursaries.

Means-tested bursaries worth 5–30% of fees.

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Key facts

Support
5–30% of fees
Means-tested
Yes, on household income and assets
Next deadline
30 Nov 2026 (11+)

Who qualifies

Awarded on the basis of a means-test form; offer a fee reduction appropriate to the individual situation of each family. Given for day places only for Years 7… Read more

Awarded on the basis of a means-test form; offer a fee reduction appropriate to the individual situation of each family. Given for day places only for Years 7 to 13. Bursaries are reviewed each year and may change as a family's financial situation changes. Year 7 new entrants: application window 1 August – 30 November, the year prior to joining. Year 9 new entrants: application deadline 31 October, two years prior to joining. Existing pupil bursaries: annual review during Hilary term.

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

Who can apply, and how

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

Bursary

5–30% of fees

Means-tested fee reductions for Day pupils entering Years 7 to 13, typically 5%-30% of 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 to 13 of Brighton College”
  • No award above a household income of £120,000. school's words
    “Typically, if a family’s total gross income is greater than £120,000 per annum then a bursary is very unlikely to be considered.”
  • No award with savings or assets above £30,000. school's words
    “Significant cash savings or liquid assets (>£30,000).”
  • Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
    “Each applicant must meet the College’s normal academic requirements.”
  • Every parent is expected to work unless they can't. school's words
    “where there are two partners, both would be expected to be earning 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+: 1 August to 30 November in the year prior to starting; 13+: 31 October, 22 months before entry; 16+: 1 August to 31 October in the year prior to starting.
  • The means test counts equity in your home, savings, investments and pensions, holidays, cars, second homes or land and home improvements. school's words
    “Significant equity held in either the main residence, additional property or a combination of both.”
  • There may be a home visit. school's words
    “This assessment may involve the Finance Team, another member of staff or an appointed third party assessor, visiting the parents/guardians’ home”
  • You hear in 11+: first week of February; 16+: first week of December. school's words
    “11+ Entry - Bursaries will be confirmed by the first week of February for applicants starting in that September”
  • Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
    “Bursary awards are subject to repeat testing of parental means each term or year”

Your checklist

  1. 1Request the bursary application form from the Finance team.
  2. 2Submit the completed form with supporting documents to the Finance Team by the deadline for your entry year.11+: 1 Aug–30 Nov; 13+: 31 Oct; 16+: 1 Aug–31 Oct
  3. 3Expect the Finance Team to assess your application, possibly including a home visit.
  4. 4Receive the admission and bursary offer.11+: first week of February; 16+: first week of December
  5. 5Sign the letter accepting the place and the bursary conditions.

Source: the school's bursary policy

Hardship Fund

Fund for current Day pupils in Years 7 to 13 whose family circumstances change suddenly, such as redundancy or illness.

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 a bursary”

Your checklist

  1. 1Apply to the Bursar or Finance Team using the form requested from Finance, explaining your situation.

Source: the school's bursary policy

Deadlines by entry point

EntryOpensClosesMeans-test formsDecision
11+2027-28—30 Nov 2026——

Named bursaries

Frequently asked questions

How much bursary support does Brighton College offer?

Bursaries at Brighton College are worth 5–30% of fees, depending on household income and assets.

When is the Brighton College bursary deadline?

The next published deadline is 30 Nov 2026 (applications close, 11+ entry). Bursary deadlines often come before registration closes, so start the financial forms early.

Who qualifies for a bursary at Brighton College?

Awarded on the basis of a means-test form; offer a fee reduction appropriate to the individual situation of each family. Given for day places only for Years 7 to 13. Bursaries are reviewed each year and may change as a family's financial situation changes. Year 7 new entrants: application window 1 August – 30 November, the year prior to joining. Year 9 new entrants: application deadline 31 October, two years prior to joining. Existing pupil bursaries: annual review during Hilary term.

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

Yes, the two are assessed separately: Brighton College lists 39 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.