Transformational Bursaries
Up to 100% of feesMeans-tested bursaries for academically able children from families with limited means, covering all or part of tuition fees at 11+ and 16+ entry.
Who can apply
Open at 11+ and 16+ entry. school's words
“Transformational bursaries are offered at our 11+ and 16+ points of entry to families with limited means”
Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
“All candidates are required to sit entrance assessments for their relevant point of entry.”
Register for a place first (£64 fee). school's words
“You must complete a registration on our website to register as a candidate for our assessments.”
Every parent is expected to work unless they can't. school's words
“where there are two parents, both will be expected to be employed – unless one is prevented from doing so through incapacity, the need to care for young children or other dependants, or the requirements of their partner’s work.”
Both parents' finances are assessed, including separated parents. school's words
“It is assumed that both biological parents have a joint interest in the education and welfare of their child, therefore both parents’ financial circumstances will be considered.”
How it works
- Apply by Registration deadline for bursary applications: Monday 2 November 2026 (11+); Friday 25 September 2026 (16+).
Late applications are not considered. school's words
“if you do not indicate that you wish to apply for a bursary and complete the financial declaration form, we will be unable to consider your child for a bursary at a later date.”
The means test counts equity in your home, savings, investments and pensions, holidays, cars, second homes or land and home improvements. school's words
“This includes equity held in property, and moving or re-mortgaging would be expected to release capital, as would equity in a second home.”
There may be a home visit. school's words
“In addition, a home visit may be undertaken”
You hear Mid February 2027 (11+); Tuesday 2 December 2026 (16+). school's words
“Offers sent out by email”
The award may also cover lunches, uniform, travel, essential trips and exam fees. school's words
“Pupils who receive 95% or more fee remission are eligible for additional financial assistance to cover:”
Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
“Bursary awards are subject to an annual review of parents’/carers’ financial circumstances.”
Your checklist
- 1Register your child for the entrance assessments online and tick the bursary box.At registration; 11+ deadline Monday 2 November 2026
- 2Complete the preliminary financial declaration via the emailed link by the deadline given.Shortly after registration
- 3Sit the entrance assessments for your point of entry.11+: late November/early December; 16+: early November
- 4If shortlisted, submit the supporting financial documentation for both parents by the deadline given.After the assessments
- 5Be ready for a possible home visit or meeting with the Bursary Assessment Team.During assessment
- 6Receive your offer and award by email.Mid February 2027 (11+)
Source: the school's bursary policy