Eltham College bursaries.
Eltham College offers means-tested bursaries worth up to 100% of fees. Its published annual spend on fee support is £2.3m.
- 100%
- Maximum support
- —
- Awards made
- £2.3m
- Annual fee support
- —
- Next deadline
The bursary programme
- Support level
- Up to 100% of fees
- Means-tested
- Yes — assessed on household income and assets
- Annual spend
- £2.3m a year on fee support
- Eligibility
- Published pupil/full-place data: 19 students received 100%+ bursary support in 2023 | Annual pot/total support: £2.3m dedicated to fee assistance | Full award may cover: Uniforms, lunches, IT and other support for some 100% bursary holders | Eligibility: Means-tested; school scholarships/bursaries | Confidence: Hard number
Source: eltham-college.org.uk · checked 20 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 | — | — | — | — |
Named bursaries and fee-support schemes
- Means-Tested Bursary85% of feesAverage bursary 85% of fees; 100% bursaries available in exceptional circumstances. Entry at Y7 and Y12.
- 11+ Means-Tested Bursaryup to 100% of feesMeans-tested financial bursaries up to 100% of published fees for families who need financial assistance. Combined scholarship and bursary capped at 100% of fees.11+ entryCloses 9 Nov 2026
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.
Eltham College bursaries: questions parents ask
- How much bursary support does Eltham College offer?
- Bursaries at Eltham College 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 Eltham College?
- Published pupil/full-place data: 19 students received 100%+ bursary support in 2023 | Annual pot/total support: £2.3m dedicated to fee assistance | Full award may cover: Uniforms, lunches, IT and other support for some 100% bursary holders | Eligibility: Means-tested; school scholarships/bursaries | Confidence: Hard number
- Can I get a scholarship and a bursary at Eltham College?
- Yes, the two are assessed separately: Eltham College lists 15 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.