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Cranleigh 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

Means-tested bursaries available to talented children who would not otherwise benefit from a Cranleigh education.

Source: cranleigh.org, checked 9 May 2026

Who can apply, and how

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

Bursaries

Means-tested awards giving significant support towards school fees for prospective pupils and current pupils whose finances have changed.

Who can apply

  • Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
    “We welcome applications from families who genuinely require financial assistance and whose children meet our academic and admissions criteria.”

How it works

  • You hear in Means testing can be assessed once an offer of a place has been given. school's words
    “We are able to assess this once an offer of a place at the school has been given.”

Your checklist

  1. 1Contact the Admissions Department as early as possible for information about bursaries and means testing.As early as possible
  2. 2Complete the financial circumstances forms in full for means testing.
  3. 3Receive an initial indication of the bursary size once you have been offered a place.Once an offer of a place has been given

Source: the school's bursary policy

Foundationer places (Cranleigh Foundation)

Places funded by the Cranleigh Foundation for young people who have had a difficult start to life and would benefit from Cranleigh's nurturing environment.

Your checklist

  1. 1Visit the Cranleigh Foundation page to see if this might be appropriate for your situation.

Source: the school's bursary policy

Deadlines by entry point

EntryOpensClosesMeans-test formsDecision
11+2027-28————

Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for a bursary at Cranleigh School?

Means-tested bursaries available to talented children who would not otherwise benefit from a Cranleigh education.

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

Yes, the two are assessed separately: Cranleigh School lists 9 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.