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James Allen's Girls' School bursaries.

Means-tested bursaries worth up to 100% of fees.

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Key facts

Support
Up to 100% of fees
Means-tested
Yes, on household income and assets

Who qualifies

Published pupil/full-place data: One in six Senior School pupils receive a bursary | Annual pot/total support: Not published as total pot | Full award may… Read more

Published pupil/full-place data: One in six Senior School pupils receive a bursary | Annual pot/total support: Not published as total pot | Full award may cover: Uniform, travel, trips and lunches; scheme covers well over 80% of fees | Eligibility: Means-tested; new pupils and existing pupils in hardship | Confidence: Hard ratio

Source: jags.org.uk, checked 4 Nov 2026

Who can apply, and how

From James Allen's Girls' School's own published policy, read on 10 Nov 2026. The school decides every award.

James Allen Bursary scheme

Up to 100% of fees

Means-tested bursaries for girls joining at 11+ or 16+, or current pupils whose circumstances change, covering up to 100% of fees plus some extras.

Who can apply

  • Open at 11+ and 16+ entry. school's words
    “the James Allen Bursary scheme is available at our 11+ and 16+ entry points to help parents with the school fees.”
  • Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
    “A decision on whether or not to proceed with a Bursary application is informed initially, therefore, by an applicant’s performance in our entrance assessments in relation to other applicants who have applied for financial assistance.”
  • Register for a place first. school's words
    “Complete the Registration form”
  • Both parents' finances are assessed, including separated parents. school's words
    “Please note that all those with parental responsibility must take part in the process.”

How it works

  • Apply by Friday 23 October for 16+ applicants and 15 November for 11+ applicants.
  • Expect a home visit or video interview. school's words
    “Remaining applicant parents will be invited by the Bursary Administration Ltd (BAL) for a video interview to discuss their financial circumstances in December (11+ & 16+) and January (11+).”
  • Applications are assessed by Bursary Administration Ltd. school's words
    “Remaining applicant parents will be invited by the Bursary Administration Ltd (BAL) for a video interview”
  • You hear in 16+ offers on 4 December; 11+ offers on 11 February. school's words
    “we aim to include the relevant numbers in our general offer for 16+ applicants on 4 December and on 11 February for 11+ entry.”
  • The award may also cover uniform, travel, essential trips and lunches. school's words
    “We provide financial assistance for up to 100% of fees as well as a contribution towards the cost of uniform, travel, trips and lunches, reflective of the size of the main award.”
  • Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
    “A condition of the Bursary award is that you will be required to take part in a review of financial circumstances each year during a pupil’s career at JAGS.”

Your checklist

  1. 1Complete the Registration form, ticking the box to apply for a Bursary Award.Between early September and mid November
  2. 2Complete and submit the bursary application form by the deadline; incomplete forms will not be assessed.Friday 23 October for 16+; 15 November for 11+
  3. 3Your daughter attends the entrance assessments.Autumn term
  4. 4Some 11+ families are told on the early release date that their bursary application cannot proceed.14 December
  5. 5Take part in a video interview with Bursary Administration Ltd about your finances.December (11+ & 16+) and January (11+)
  6. 6Receive any offer of funding and accept it by the stated deadline.4 December for 16+; 11 February for 11+
  7. 7Take part in the annual review of financial circumstances.Starts in the spring, concluded before the end of the Summer term

Source: Bursaries & Fee Assistance - James Allen's Girls' School

Deadlines by entry point

EntryOpensClosesMeans-test formsDecision
16+2027-28—23 Oct 2026——
11+2027-28————

Frequently asked questions

How much bursary support does James Allen's Girls' School offer?

Bursaries at James Allen's Girls' School are worth up to 100% of fees, depending on household income and assets. Full-fee places go to families on the lowest incomes.

Who qualifies for a bursary at James Allen's Girls' School?

Published pupil/full-place data: One in six Senior School pupils receive a bursary | Annual pot/total support: Not published as total pot | Full award may cover: Uniform, travel, trips and lunches; scheme covers well over 80% of fees | Eligibility: Means-tested; new pupils and existing pupils in hardship | Confidence: Hard ratio

How do I apply for a bursary at James Allen's Girls' 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 James Allen's Girls' School?

Yes, the two are assessed separately: James Allen's Girls' School lists 7 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.