Entrance Bursary (means-tested)
40–100% of feesMeans-tested bursaries for new pupils joining Year 7 or Year 12 who cannot afford full fees, awarded on a sliding scale of financial need.
Who can apply
Open at 11+ and 16+ entry. school's words
“we only offer means-tested bursaries at Year 7 (11+) and Year 12 (16+) entry only.”
The largest awards go to households under £50,000. school's words
“Total gross household income is below £50,000.”
Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
“who have met the criteria of the School’s Admissions Policy and have been offered a place at the Senior School.”
Register for a place first. school's words
“A bursary application cannot be submitted ahead of an application for a place at the School.”
Every parent is expected to work unless they can't. school's words
“Where only one parent or guardian is in paid employment, unless the other parent or guardian is unable to work due to illness, disability, caring responsibilities or another circumstance accepted by the School.”
Both parents' finances are assessed, including separated parents. school's words
“All individuals holding parental responsibility will be required to complete the financial assessment ,”
How it works
- Apply by Year 12 applicants - 2 November 2026; Year 7 applicants - 27 November 2026.
The means test counts savings, investments and pensions, equity in your home and second homes or land. school's words
“including their income, outgoings, savings, property value and the value of any other realisable assets”
Expect a home visit or video interview. school's words
“requires the fam ily to share the relevant financial information and to have an on line meeting with representatives of BAA.”
You hear in communicated at the same time as the offer of a place at the School. school's words
“decisions on any means - tested bursary award are communicated at the same time as the offer of a place at the School.”
The award may also cover lunches, travel, uniform, essential trips and music lessons. school's words
“including support for lunches, transport, uniform, co - curricular trips, music lessons etc.”
Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
“All bursaries are subject to annual review and may be varied up or down if family financial circumstances alter”
A rejected application can't be resubmitted. school's words
“The School’s decision on the awarding of any bursary is final and there is no appeal pro cess.”
Your checklist
- 1Apply for a school place and select 'I would like to apply for a bursary' on the online application form.Year 7 form deadline 16 November 2026; Year 12 form deadline 23 October 2026
- 2Complete the bursary application form sent to you, managed by BAA, sharing your financial information.Year 7 by 27 November 2026; Year 12 by 2 November 2026
- 3Attend an online meeting with BAA representatives.
- 4Receive bursary decision alongside your offer letter.February 2027 (Year 7); early December 2026 (Year 12)
Source: the school's bursary policy (policy dated September 2026)