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Kimbolton 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

Means-tested support for Senior School fees for new applicants, giving a discount of up to 100% on tuition fees.

Source: kimboltonschool.com, checked 10 Nov 2026

Who can apply, and how

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

Means-Tested Bursary

Up to 100% of fees

Means-tested support for Senior School fees for new applicants, giving a discount of up to 100% on tuition fees.

Who can apply

  • Open at 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry. school's words
    “First or Third Form (Years 7 or 9) entry – please apply no later than 15 October 2026 for a bursary application pack.”
  • Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
    “Each applicant should meet the School’s normal academic requirements.”
  • Register for a place first (£120 fee). school's words
    “We will only consider applications from parents or guardians who have already registered their child for entry and paid the registration fee (currently £120).”
  • Every parent is expected to work unless they can't. school's words
    “where there are two partners, both would be expected to be employed unless one is prevented from doing so through incapacity”

How it works

  • The means test counts savings, investments and pensions, equity in your home, holidays, cars, home improvements and second homes or land. school's words
    “Significant capital savings and investments would be expected to be used for the payment of school fees, as would equity values in houses.”
  • There may be a home visit. school's words
    “This may involve the Chief Operation Officer, or their representative, visiting the parents ’ /guardians ’ home”
  • You hear mid-February. school's words
    “When we write to you in mid-February about your child’s performance in the Entrance Examination or Sixth Form entry interview, we will also inform you of our decision about your bursary application.”
  • Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
    “Bursary awards are subject to annual repeat testing of parental / guardian means”

Your checklist

  1. 1Register your child for entry and pay the registration fee.Before applying for a bursary
  2. 2Request a Bursary Application Form from the Project Accountant.By 15 October 2026 for Years 7 or 9; 30 October 2026 for Year 12
  3. 3Submit the completed form with full documentary evidence.15 November in the year before entry; 30 November for LVI
  4. 4Receive the place and bursary decision, then sign the acceptance letter and bursary conditions.February

Source: the school's bursary policy (policy dated September 2026)

Hardship Fund

For current pupils whose family finances suddenly change, subject to available funding.

Who can apply

  • For pupils already at the school. school's words
    “Parents/guardians with a child at the School whose financial circumstances suddenly change may apply for a bursary to the Chief Operating Officer”

Your checklist

  1. 1Apply to the Chief Operating Officer explaining your situation, using the forms.

Source: the school's bursary policy (policy dated September 2026)

Frequently asked questions

How much bursary support does Kimbolton School offer?

Bursaries at Kimbolton 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 Kimbolton School?

Means-tested support for Senior School fees for new applicants, giving a discount of up to 100% on tuition fees.

How do I apply for a bursary at Kimbolton 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 Kimbolton School?

Yes, the two are assessed separately: Kimbolton School lists 3 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.