Downe House bursaries.
Downe House offers means-tested bursaries worth up to 100% of fees. It made 48 bursary awards.
- 100%
- Maximum support
- 48
- Awards made
- —
- Annual fee support
- —
- Next deadline
West Berkshire
The bursary programme
- Support level
- Up to 100% of fees
- Means-tested
- Yes — assessed on household income and assets
- Awards made
- 48
- Eligibility
- Financial support is subject to annual means-tested review by the bursary committee. Military families may be eligible for reduced contribution under the military discount scheme.
Source: downehouse.net · checked 9 May 2026. Always confirm terms with the school before applying.
Bursary deadlines by entry point
| Entry | Opens | Closes | Means-test forms | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11+2027-28 | — | — | — | — |
How bursary applications work
- Register your child for a place before the registration deadline — a bursary is applied for alongside, not instead.
- Complete the school's financial form (some schools use an external assessor) with P60s, tax returns, bank and savings statements.
- Many schools arrange a home visit between the assessment and the offer.
- The bursary decision usually arrives with, or shortly after, the offer — before you must accept.
- Awards are reassessed each year, so a change in circumstances can change the award.
Downe House bursaries: questions parents ask
- How much bursary support does Downe House offer?
- Bursaries at Downe House are worth up to 100% of fees, depending on household income and assets. Full-fee places are available for families on the lowest incomes.
- Who qualifies for a bursary at Downe House?
- Financial support is subject to annual means-tested review by the bursary committee. Military families may be eligible for reduced contribution under the military discount scheme.
- Can I get a scholarship and a bursary at Downe House?
- Yes, the two are assessed separately: Downe House lists 5 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.