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Colfe's Junior 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

Short-term hardship bursaries available for current pupils with changed financial circumstances. Means-tested scholarships up to 100% available for household incomes under £40,000.

Source: colfes.com, checked 9 May 2026

Who can apply, and how

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

Means-tested scholarships

Up to 100% of fees

Means-tested scholarships of up to 100% of fees for able pupils from households with income under £40,000, at 11+ and 16+ entry.

Who can apply

  • The largest awards go to households under £40,000. school's words
    “A small number of means-tested scholarships of up to 100% of school fees are awarded to those who have a household income of less than £40,000 a year”
  • Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
    “who demonstrate exceptional ability in the entrance assessment, perform well at interview and who we believe will contribute markedly to the life of the school”

Source: Scholarships & Bursaries - Colfe's School - Independent day school in S

Fully funded Sixth Form Scholarships

Up to 100% of fees

Fully funded means-tested sixth form scholarships for pupils joining from local state schools, funded by the Leathersellers' Company and donations.

Who can apply

  • Only for children at state schools. school's words
    “for pupils joining Colfe’s from local state schools and who meet the eligibility criteria”
  • Open at 16+ entry. school's words
    “A limited number of fully funded (worth 100%+) means-tested scholarships are available in Colfe’s Sixth Form.”
  • No award above a household income of £40,000. school's words
    “candidates should qualify for the government’s pupil premium or have a household income of less than £40,000 a year”

Source: Scholarships & Bursaries - Colfe's School - Independent day school in S

Hardship Bursaries

Short-term bursaries for current pupils whose family finances have changed significantly since joining.

Who can apply

  • For pupils already at the school. school's words
    “Short-term hardship bursaries may be offered to current pupils whose financial circumstances have changed significantly since they joined the school.”

Your checklist

  1. 1Contact the Bursary for more information.

Source: Scholarships & Bursaries - Colfe's School - Independent day school in S

Frequently asked questions

How much bursary support does Colfe's Junior School offer?

Bursaries at Colfe's Junior 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 Colfe's Junior School?

Short-term hardship bursaries available for current pupils with changed financial circumstances. Means-tested scholarships up to 100% available for household incomes under £40,000.

How do I apply for a bursary at Colfe's Junior 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 Colfe's Junior School?

Yes, the two are assessed separately: Colfe's Junior School lists 11 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.