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Homefield Preparatory School bursaries.

Means-tested bursaries to help with fees.

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Key facts

Means-tested
Yes, on household income and assets

Who qualifies

Means-tested bursary awards are available primarily for pupils in Upper School (year 3 and above) based on parental financial circumstances and assessed… Read more

Means-tested bursary awards are available primarily for pupils in Upper School (year 3 and above) based on parental financial circumstances and assessed academic suitability. Awards are subject to annual review and budget constraints.

Source: homefield.sutton.sch.uk, checked 20 May 2026

Who can apply, and how

From Homefield Preparatory School's own published policy, read on 10 Nov 2026. The school decides every award.

Bursaries

Means-tested bursaries for eligible parents/guardians, awarded as an agreed percentage discount on tuition fees.

Who can apply

  • Register for a place first. school's words
    “Your son will need to be registered, assessed and offered a place at Homefield Prep in order for you to apply.”

How it works

  • The means test counts savings, investments and pensions. school's words
    “Any award will take into account several factors including their income, savings, investments and other assets, any other persons dependent upon them and compassionate or other pertinent considerations.”
  • Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
    “Bursary awards are subject to repeat testing of parental means each year and may be varied upwards or downwards, depending on parental circumstances.”

Your checklist

  1. 1Email the Bursar for details of how to apply.
  2. 2Make sure your son is registered, assessed and offered a place at Homefield Prep before applying.Before applying
  3. 3Submit your letter of application, application form and financial declaration.

Source: Scholarships & Bursaries | Admissions | Homefield Prep | Sutton

Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for a bursary at Homefield Preparatory School?

Means-tested bursary awards are available primarily for pupils in Upper School (year 3 and above) based on parental financial circumstances and assessed academic suitability. Awards are subject to annual review and budget constraints.

How do I apply for a bursary at Homefield Preparatory School?

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 Homefield Preparatory School?

Yes, the two are assessed separately: Homefield Preparatory School lists 4 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.