Brighton College bursaries.
Brighton College offers means-tested bursaries. The next bursary deadline is 30 Nov 2026 (11+ entry).
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- Maximum support
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- Annual fee support
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- Next deadline
Brighton and Hove
The bursary programme
- Means-tested
- Yes — assessed on household income and assets
- Eligibility
- 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 14 May 2026. Always confirm terms with the school before applying.
Bursary deadlines by entry point
| Entry | Opens | Closes | Means-test forms | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11+2027-28 | — | 30 Nov 2026 | — | — |
Named bursaries and fee-support schemes
How bursary applications work
- Register your child for a place before the registration deadline — a bursary is applied for alongside, not instead.
- Complete the school's financial form (some schools use an external assessor) with P60s, tax returns, bank and savings statements.
- Many schools arrange a home visit between the assessment and the offer.
- The bursary decision usually arrives with, or shortly after, the offer — before you must accept.
- Awards are reassessed each year, so a change in circumstances can change the award.
Brighton College bursaries: questions parents ask
- When is the Brighton College bursary deadline?
- The next published deadline is 30 Nov 2026 (applications close, 11+ entry). Bursary deadlines often fall before the registration deadline, 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.
- Can I get a scholarship and a bursary at Brighton College?
- Yes, the two are assessed separately: Brighton College lists 41 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.