Means-Tested Bursaries
Means-tested discount of up to 80% on tuition fees for new applicants entering Years 7, 8, 9 or Year 12 where parents cannot fund fees.
Who can apply
Open at 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry. school's words
“Means-tested bursaries are available at main points of entry, that is Year 7, 9 and 12.”
Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
“In normal circumstances, each applicant should meet the School’s normal academic requirements.”
You must attend an open event before the entrance assessment. school's words
“the school requires potential bursary applicants to display commitment by attending an Open Afternoon , private tour, taster day or interview with the Head teacher.”
Register for a place first. school's words
“Parents/guardians seeking a bursary are required to indicate this on their registration form”
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
- Apply by submit by 30th September.
The means test counts equity in your home, savings, investments and pensions, holidays, cars, second homes or land and home improvements. school's words
“Significant savings balances , pension funds 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 assessment may include a home visit.”
Applications are assessed by Bursary Administration Limited. school's words
“Eligible applications will be assessed by Bursary Administration Limited (BAL).”
You hear By the end of February. school's words
“By the end of February . The parents/guardians are advised whether their child is to be offered a place at the School and of the Bursary offer.”
Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
“Bursary awards are subject to repeat testing of parental means each year and may be varied upwards or downwards, depending on parental circumstances.”
Your checklist
- 1Indicate on your registration form that you want a bursary, submit it and pay the registration fee.By 30th September
- 2Attend an Open Afternoon, private tour, taster day or interview with the Head.Before assessment
- 3Complete the Bursary Administration Limited assessment, which may include a home visit.After Step One
- 4Receive the decision on your place and bursary offer.By the end of February
- 5Sign the acceptance letter and acknowledge any bursary conditions.After offer
Source: the school's bursary policy (policy dated October 2025)