The King's School, Canterbury bursaries.
The King's School, Canterbury offers means-tested bursaries worth 10–100% of fees. It made 20 bursary awards in 2025. Its published annual spend on fee support is £350k. The next bursary deadline is 31 Oct 2026 (13+ entry).
- 100%
- Maximum support
- 20
- Awards made (2025)
- £350k
- Annual fee support
- 31 Oct
- Next deadline
Canterbury
The bursary programme
- Support level
- 10–100% of fees
- Means-tested
- Yes — assessed on household income and assets
- Awards made
- 20 in 2025
- Annual spend
- £350k a year on fee support
- Eligibility
- Available depending on financial and compassionate circumstances; assessed by external organisation with home visits; renewable annually
Source: kings-school.co.uk · checked 21 May 2026. Always confirm terms with the school before applying.
Bursary deadlines by entry point
| Entry | Opens | Closes | Means-test forms | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13+2027-28 | — | 31 Oct 2026 | 31 Oct 2026 | — |
| 16+2027-28 | — | 31 Oct 2026 | 31 Oct 2026 | — |
Named bursaries and fee-support schemes
How bursary applications work
- Register your child for a place before the registration deadline — a bursary is applied for alongside, not instead.
- Complete the school's financial form (some schools use an external assessor) with P60s, tax returns, bank and savings statements.
- Many schools arrange a home visit between the assessment and the offer.
- The bursary decision usually arrives with, or shortly after, the offer — before you must accept.
- Awards are reassessed each year, so a change in circumstances can change the award.
The King's School, Canterbury bursaries: questions parents ask
- How much bursary support does The King's School, Canterbury offer?
- Bursaries at The King's School, Canterbury are worth 10–100% of fees, depending on household income and assets. Full-fee places are available for families on the lowest incomes.
- When is the The King's School, Canterbury bursary deadline?
- The next published deadline is 31 Oct 2026 (applications close, 13+ entry). Bursary deadlines often fall before the registration deadline, so start the financial forms early.
- Who qualifies for a bursary at The King's School, Canterbury?
- Available depending on financial and compassionate circumstances; assessed by external organisation with home visits; renewable annually
- Can I get a scholarship and a bursary at The King's School, Canterbury?
- Yes, the two are assessed separately: The King's School, Canterbury lists 13 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.