Autumn 2026 Reception Bursaries
20–40% of feesMeans-tested Pre-Prep bursaries for families considering only state schools for autumn 2026 Reception, giving 20% to 40% fee remission.
Who can apply
Only for children at state schools. school's words
“Places are means tested and reserved for families who are demonstrably considering only state schools for autumn 2026 Reception.”
Open at 4+ entry. school's words
“consider investing in your child’s future by applying for one of our Reception bursaries”
Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
“Offers of a place and the level of fee remission extended will be subject to our standard admissions assessment of the child as well as the evaluation of the means testing submissions.”
Both parents' finances are assessed, including separated parents. school's words
“completed and signed by each parent/guardian who has parental responsibility for the child”
How it works
You apply online through DocuSign. school's words
“She will then email you our DocuSign application form”
Your checklist
- 1Contact the Bursar, Anne Thompson, to express interest and request the application form.
- 2Complete the DocuSign form, signed by each parent with parental responsibility, with financial information and evidence.
- 3Pay the £60 application fee by bank transfer when you submit (not needed if already registered).At the time of submission
- 4Bring your child to the assessment visit (a play session).Once the application has been processed