Means-tested bursaries
Means-tested bursaries for families needing financial support beyond the maximum 20% scholarship value, applied for directly to the Bursar.
Your checklist
- 1Apply for a means-tested bursary directly to the Bursar.At any time
Means-tested bursaries to help with fees.

Bruton, Somerset
Who qualifies
Means-tested bursaries are available anytime and are applied for directly with the Bursar.
Source: kingsbruton.com, checked 9 May 2026
From King's Bruton's own published policy, read on 10 Nov 2026. The school decides every award.
Means-tested bursaries for families needing financial support beyond the maximum 20% scholarship value, applied for directly to the Bursar.
| Entry | Opens | Closes | Means-test forms | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11+2027-28 | — | — | — | — |
Means-tested bursaries are available anytime and are applied for directly with the Bursar.
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.
Yes, the two are assessed separately: King's Bruton lists 13 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.