James Allen Bursary
Up to 100% of feesMeans-tested bursary for new pupils at 11+ and 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 and 11+ 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
- 1Complete the Registration form, ticking the box to apply for financial assistance.Between early September and mid November
- 2Submit the completed bursary application by the deadline.Friday 23 October (16+); 15 November (11+)
- 3Attend the entrance assessments.Autumn term
- 4Take part in a video interview with Bursary Administration Ltd about your finances.December (11+ & 16+) and January (11+)
- 5Accept any offer of a place with funding by the stated deadline.By the stated deadline for acceptances
- 6Take 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