Bursary
Up to 100% of feesMeans-tested bursaries for applicants and pupils unable to pay full fees, covering up to 100% of full boarding fees.
Who can apply
Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
“All awards will be dependent upon the pupil satisfying the School’s academic entrance requirements.”
Register for a place first (£200 fee). school's words
“To apply for a Bursary, applicants should Register and tick the relevant box in the Registration Form to indicate their interest in a Bursary.”
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”
Both parents' finances are assessed, including separated parents. school's words
“the contribution that is being made or could be made by both parents, regardless of who the child lives with”
How it works
Apply by 31 October in the year before entry. school's words
“This should be done no later than 31 st October of the year preceding entry.”
The means test counts equity in your home, savings, investments and pensions, holidays, cars, second homes or land, home improvements and lifestyle spending. 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
“Shortly after receipt of the application form the BAL will arrange an appointment with you to discuss your application.”
Applications are assessed by Bursary Administration Ltd (BAL). school's words
“The school uses an external organisation called the Bursary Administration Ltd (BAL), to review and assess bursary applications.”
You hear By 10th May. school's words
“This process will be completed by 10 th May .”
Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
“All bursary awards are subject to repeat consideration of each parent’s financial circumstances each year”
Your checklist
- 1Register your child and tick the bursary box on the Registration Form.
- 2Complete and submit the application form (Confidential Statement of Financial Circumstances).No later than 31st October of the year preceding entry
- 3Attend the assessment meeting to confirm your financial information has been correctly interpreted.Shortly after receipt of the application form
- 4Await the outcome of the Bursary committee's consideration.By 10th May
- 5Sign the agreement accepting the award and its terms and conditions.
Source: the school's bursary policy (policy dated Latest Review Completed: January 2025)