Assisted Places
Up to 100% of feesMeans-tested awards for Year 7 entrants who meet the entrance criteria but cannot afford full fees, from small awards up to 100% of fees.
Who can apply
Open at 11+ entry. school's words
“Assisted places are available to pupils joining Year 7 and are usually tenable until the end of Year 11.”
You must live within 12 miles of GU1 1SJ. school's words
“live within a 12-mile radius of GU1 1SJ at the point of application.”
Families living closest get priority. school's words
“those living closest to the School will be given priority over applicants who live further away.”
Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
“all applicants (including those applying for assisted places) must satisfy the entrance criteria.”
You must attend an open event before the entrance assessment. school's words
“have attended a visitor morning or other visitor event before the applicant attends the entrance assessment;”
Register for a place first (£150 fee, which the school may waive). school's words
“Your daughter must be registered for assessment, and a payment of the £150 registration fee is required before an assisted place application form is submitted.”
Every parent is expected to work unless they can't. school's words
“all those with parental responsibility for the applicant are expected to be employed unless”
Both parents' finances are assessed, including separated parents. school's words
“The financial information of each parent with parental responsibility must be completed, including in the event that the parents are separated or divorced.”
Not for families paying full fees for another child elsewhere. school's words
“We would not expect applicants to apply for an assisted place at GHS if full fees are being paid elsewhere”
Places offered from the waiting list are not eligible. school's words
“Applicants offered a place from the waiting list are not eligible for assisted place awards, except in exceptional circumstances.”
How it works
Apply by 1 November in the year before entry. school's words
“before 1 November the year prior to intended entry.”
Late applications are not considered. school's words
“does not have additional funds to consider late applications after offers of places have been made, except in exceptional circumstances.”
The means test counts savings, investments and pensions, equity in your home, holidays, cars, home improvements, second homes or land and lifestyle spending. school's words
“high levels of spend to enhance lifestyle including, but not limited to:”
Expect a home visit or video interview. school's words
“Applicant families will also receive a home visit or video interview from BAL.”
Applications are assessed by Bursary Administration Limited. school's words
“Completed applications are passed to Bursary Administration Limited (BAL), an external company who will conduct assessments on behalf of the School.”
You hear at the end of January. school's words
“Parents are advised whether their child is to be offered a place at GHS at the end of January”
The award may also cover lunches, uniform, essential trips and travel. school's words
“Allowances may also be made for lunches, uniform, essential trips and travel.”
Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
“Assisted places are reviewed annually.”
A rejected application can't be resubmitted. school's words
“there will be no opportunity to resubmit an application.”
Your checklist
- 1Check eligibility, then complete the online application form and pay the £150 registration fee.Before 1 November the year prior to intended entry
- 2Submit the application form and supporting documents via ITQMetis once your account is created.On or before the deadline provided by the Admissions Office
- 3Take part in the BAL home visit or online interview.Usually November/December
- 4Receive the offer and award decision.End of January
- 5Accept or decline the place by the deadline in your offer letter.By the acceptance deadline stated in the offer letter
Source: the school's bursary policy (policy dated June 2026)