Bursary (means-tested, including 100% Bursary)
10–100% of feesMeans-tested bursaries for new entrants at 11+, 13+ and 16+, covering 10% to 100% of fees, assessed by Bursary Administration Limited.
Who can apply
Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
“All applicants subsequently take part in the normal admissions process for their proposed point of entry.”
Register for a place first. school's words
“all applications for a bursary must be made at the point of registering.”
Every parent is expected to work unless they can't. school's words
“where there are two partners, both would be expected to be employed unless one is prevented from doing so”
Both parents' finances are assessed, including separated parents. school's words
“Where parents are separated or divorced, financial information will normally be required separately from both parents .”
Not for families paying full fees for another child elsewhere. school's words
“The School will not normally award a bursary where the child in respect of whom the application is made, has a sibling who has a full fee - paying place at another Independent School.”
How it works
- Apply by 11+ and 13+ by 12 October 2026; 16+ by 23 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
“Significant capital savings and investments would be expected to be used for the payment of school fees, as would equity values in property assets .”
There may be a home visit. school's words
“BAL reviews this information and meets with the family, either through a home visit or online via Teams.”
Applications are assessed by Bursary Administration Limited. school's words
“The School uses the services of a third - party assessor, Bursary Administration Limited (BAL)”
You hear at the published time for offers. school's words
“Parents will be advised at the published time for offers whether their child is to be offered a place and, where applicable, the level of bursary support offered.”
The award may also cover uniform, a laptop or tablet, essential trips and travel. school's words
“additional assistance may include contributions towards uniform, a digital device, s chool transport, books and necessary educational visits .”
Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
“All bursary awards are subject to annual review .”
Your checklist
- 1For a 100% bursary, complete the 100% Bursary Enquiry Form; for partial support, contact the Admissions Team.First step
- 2Register with Bursary Administration Limited through its online portal and supply financial information.Beginning of the academic year of the admissions assessments
- 3Meet BAL for the financial assessment, by home visit or online via Teams.After supplying financial information
- 4Take the normal entrance assessments for your entry point.After the financial assessment
- 5Receive the offer of a place and bursary level; both parents sign acceptance.At the published time for offers
Source: the school's bursary policy (policy dated September 2026)