Forest London bursaries.

The bursary programme

Support level

10–100% of fees

Means-tested

Yes — assessed on household income and assets

Eligibility

Up to two places reserved each year for hardship funding in Years 6, 11 and 13; eligibility determined by means test; exceptions considered for Years 5, 10 or 12. Support does not transfer to next key stage.

Bursary deadlines by entry point

How bursary applications work

1. Register your child for a place before the registration deadline — a bursary is applied for alongside, not instead.
2. Complete the school's financial form (some schools use an external assessor) with P60s, tax returns, bank and savings statements.
3. Many schools arrange a home visit between the assessment and the offer.
4. The bursary decision usually arrives with, or shortly after, the offer — before you must accept.
5. Awards are reassessed each year, so a change in circumstances can change the award.

Forest London bursaries: questions parents ask

How much bursary support does Forest London offer?

Bursaries at Forest London are worth 10–100% of fees, depending on household income and assets. Full-fee places are available for families on the lowest incomes.

When is the Forest London bursary deadline?

The next published deadline is 11 Dec 2026 (applications close). Bursary deadlines often fall before the registration deadline, so start the financial forms early.

Who qualifies for a bursary at Forest London?

Up to two places reserved each year for hardship funding in Years 6, 11 and 13; eligibility determined by means test; exceptions considered for Years 5, 10 or 12. Support does not transfer to next key stage.

Can I get a scholarship and a bursary at Forest London?

Yes, the two are assessed separately: Forest London lists 7 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.