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Epsom College bursaries.

Means-tested bursaries worth 10–100% of fees.

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Key facts

Support
10–100% of fees
Means-tested
Yes, on household income and assets

Who qualifies

Means-tested discount of 10% to 100% on fees for new applicants to Epsom College who could not otherwise fund the fees.

Source: epsomcollege.org.uk, checked 10 Nov 2026

Who can apply, and how

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

Bursary Award

10–100% of fees

Means-tested discount of 10% to 100% on fees for new applicants to Epsom College who could not fund the fees.

Who can apply

  • Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
    “In normal circumstances, each applicant should meet the”
  • Every parent is expected to work unless they can't. school's words
    “where there are two partners, one might expect both 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, the expectation is that both parents would submit a bursary application form, either jointly or separately.”

How it works

  • The means test counts savings, investments and pensions, equity in your home, holidays, cars, home improvements and second homes or land. 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 houses.”
  • There may be a home visit. school's words
    “This may involve a representative of the Bursary Team or its associated partners visiting the parents/guardians’ home to ensure the information”
  • You hear in Generally offered after the 16+ assessments in November and the 11+/13+ assessments in February, usually at the same time as the place offer. school's words
    “Bursaries will generally be offered after the 16+ assessments in November, and the 11+/13+ assessments in February.”
  • Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
    “All bursary awards are subject to repeat testing of parental means each year and may be varied upwards or downwards”

Your checklist

  1. 1Submit the completed forms and supporting documents via the portal before the published deadlines.Before the published deadlines
  2. 2Expect the Bursary Team to assess your application, possibly including a home visit.
  3. 3Wait for the COO's recommendation to be considered by the Bursary Panel and ratified by the Head.
  4. 4Receive the outcome, usually together with notification of the place offer.After the 16+ assessments in November and the 11+/13+ assessments in February
  5. 5Sign the letter accepting the place and acknowledging any bursary conditions.

Source: the school's bursary policy

SpringBoard

Up to 100% of fees

Fully funded Sixth Form places for disadvantaged pupils through the Royal National SpringBoard Foundation.

Who can apply

  • Open at 16+ entry. school's words
    “Springboard pupils are fully funded, they come from challenging backgrounds and are exceptionally gifted.”

Source: Support a bursary: 170 Years of Giving | Epsom College

Hardship Fund

Fund for existing pupils whose family finances suddenly change, applied for via the COO.

Who can apply

  • For pupils already at the school. school's words
    “Parents/guardians with a child at the College whose financial circumstances suddenly change may apply for a bursary to the COO”

Your checklist

  1. 1Apply to the COO, explaining your situation, using the relevant form.When circumstances suddenly change

Source: the school's bursary policy

Deadlines by entry point

EntryOpensClosesMeans-test formsDecision
16+2027-28—23 Oct 2026——
11+2027-28————

Named bursaries

Frequently asked questions

How much bursary support does Epsom College offer?

Bursaries at Epsom College are worth 10–100% of fees, depending on household income and assets. Full-fee places go to families on the lowest incomes.

Who qualifies for a bursary at Epsom College?

Means-tested discount of 10% to 100% on fees for new applicants to Epsom College who could not otherwise fund the fees.

How do I apply for a bursary at Epsom College?

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 Epsom College?

Yes, the two are assessed separately: Epsom College lists 10 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.