Highgate School bursaries.
Highgate School offers means-tested bursaries worth up to 100% of fees. The next bursary deadline is 16 Oct 2026 (16+ entry).
- 100%
- Maximum support
- —
- Awards made
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- Annual fee support
- 16 Oct
- Next deadline
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The bursary programme
- Support level
- Up to 100% of fees
- Means-tested
- Yes — assessed on household income and assets
- Eligibility
- Published pupil/full-place data: Around/almost 100 Senior School bursary recipients | Annual pot/total support: Not published as total pot | Full award may cover: IT, school trips, uniforms; support through pupil's time at Highgate subject to review | Eligibility: Means-tested; academically selective | Confidence: Hard number
Source: highgateschool.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16+2027-28 | — | 16 Oct 2026 | — | — |
| 11+2027-28 | — | 4 Nov 2026 | 4 Nov 2026 | 31 Jan 2027 |
Named bursaries and fee-support schemes
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.
Highgate School bursaries: questions parents ask
- How much bursary support does Highgate School offer?
- Bursaries at Highgate School are worth up to 100% of fees, depending on household income and assets. Full-fee places are available for families on the lowest incomes.
- When is the Highgate School bursary deadline?
- The next published deadline is 16 Oct 2026 (applications close, 16+ entry). Bursary deadlines often fall before the registration deadline, so start the financial forms early.
- Who qualifies for a bursary at Highgate School?
- Published pupil/full-place data: Around/almost 100 Senior School bursary recipients | Annual pot/total support: Not published as total pot | Full award may cover: IT, school trips, uniforms; support through pupil's time at Highgate subject to review | Eligibility: Means-tested; academically selective | Confidence: Hard number
- Can I get a scholarship and a bursary at Highgate School?
- Yes, the two are assessed separately: Highgate School lists 4 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.