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Channing School 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

Eligibility Financial As a very general rule, it is unlikely that a Bursary will be awarded when the family gross income (with one school aged child) is… Read more

Eligibility Financial As a very general rule, it is unlikely that a Bursary will be awarded when the family gross income (with one school aged child) is significantly greater than four times the school fees.

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

Who can apply, and how

From Channing 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 fee support for girls joining Year 7 or Year 12, covering a proportion of fees up to full fee remission.

Who can apply

  • Open at 11+ and 16+ entry. school's words
    “Bursaries may be awarded to children joining Channing in Year 7 and Year 12 only and are also available for current pupils.”
  • Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
    “Applicants should meet the School’s normal academic entry requirements.”
  • Register for a place first. school's words
    “You first need to register for a place at the Senior School or Sixth Form after which you will also need to complete a Bursary application form.”
  • Every parent is expected to work unless they can't. school's words
    “However, where there are two partners we normally expect them to be employed”
  • Both parents' finances are assessed, including separated parents. school's words
    “If parents are separated or divorced before or while their child attends the school, both mother and father will require to complete an application.”

How it works

  • Apply by Year 7 2027: Friday 6 November 2026; Year 12 2027: Friday 16 October 2026.
  • The means test counts equity in your home, savings, investments and pensions, holidays, cars, second homes or land and home improvements. school's words
    “Expenditure on expensive holidays, luxury cars and home improvements.”
  • There may be a home visit. school's words
    “This might involve a home visit to ensure the information has been correctly interpreted and the basis of the financial assessment has been fair.”
  • Applications are assessed by The Bursar. school's words
    “The Bursar will assess all applications in order to establish the likely level of support which will be required in order to allow the child to attend the School.”
  • Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
    “Bursaries are reviewed annually, but if your financial situation stays essentially the same, you can expect your level of fee support to remain consistent year to year.”

Your checklist

  1. 1Register for a place at the Senior School or Sixth Form.First
  2. 2Complete the Bursary form with full documentary evidence and submit it to the Bursar.By the published closing date
  3. 3Take part in the Bursar's assessment, which may include a home visit.After submission
  4. 4Sign the Acceptance Form and the acknowledgement of any bursary conditions.After the offer

Source: Bursaries & Financial Assistance | Junior School London | Channing School

Existing Pupils – Change in Family Circumstances

Bursary help for current pupils whose family finances suddenly change, subject to available funding.

Who can apply

  • For pupils already at the school. school's words
    “Parents/Guardians with a child at the School whose financial circumstances suddenly change may apply for a Bursary to the Headmistress/Bursar”

Your checklist

  1. 1Apply to the Headmistress/Bursar explaining your situation, using the forms provided.

Source: Bursaries & Financial Assistance | Junior School London | Channing School

Deadlines by entry point

EntryOpensClosesMeans-test formsDecision
11+2027-28—6 Nov 2026——
16+2027-28—6 Nov 2026——

Named bursaries

Frequently asked questions

How much bursary support does Channing School offer?

Bursaries at Channing 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 Channing School?

Eligibility Financial As a very general rule, it is unlikely that a Bursary will be awarded when the family gross income (with one school aged child) is significantly greater than four times the school fees.

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

Yes, the two are assessed separately: Channing School lists 10 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.