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Bryanston School bursaries.

Means-tested bursaries to help with fees.

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Key facts

Means-tested
Yes, on household income and assets

Who qualifies

Bursaries are awarded from Year 3 to pupils in the Prep School whose parents demonstrate financial need. All awards are means tested and made at the discretion… Read more

Bursaries are awarded from Year 3 to pupils in the Prep School whose parents demonstrate financial need. All awards are means tested and made at the discretion of the School, as funds allow and are reviewed annually.

Source: bryanston.co.uk, checked 20 May 2026

Who can apply, and how

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

Bursaries

Means-tested bursaries for families who would find it hard to pay fees, assessed individually and often supplementing a scholarship.

Who can apply

  • Open at 13+ and 16+ entry. school's words
    “The deadline for September 2026 entry is 31 October 2025.”
  • Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
    “The prospective pupil will fulfil the academic requirements for the appropriate year of entry”

How it works

  • Apply by 31 October in the year before entry. school's words
    “The deadline for September 2026 entry is 31 October 2025.”
  • Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
    “All bursaries are reviewed annually and are subject to our terms and conditions.”

Your checklist

  1. 1Telephone or email the Admissions Team in the first instance.In the first instance
  2. 2Complete the detailed bursary application form.By 31 October 2025 for September 2026 entry

Source: Bursaries | Bryanston School

Bursaries for military families

Military families receiving CEA pay CEA plus 10% of the full boarding fee, with a school bursary covering the shortfall.

Who can apply

  • Only for armed forces families. school's words
    “We are proud to support military families in receipt of the Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA)”

Your checklist

  1. 1Telephone or email the Admissions Team in the first instance.In the first instance

Source: Bursaries for Military Families | Bryanston School

Deadlines by entry point

EntryOpensClosesMeans-test formsDecision
Year 72027-28————

Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for a bursary at Bryanston School?

Bursaries are awarded from Year 3 to pupils in the Prep School whose parents demonstrate financial need. All awards are means tested and made at the discretion of the School, as funds allow and are reviewed annually.

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

Yes, the two are assessed separately: Bryanston School lists 17 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.