Bursaries
10–100% of feesMeans-tested fee reductions of 10% to 100% for pupils entering at 11+, 13+ or 16+ who meet the academic standard and have genuine financial need.
Who can apply
Open at 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry. school's words
“Any pupil applying at 11+, 13+ or 16+ (this includes internal pupils moving from the Junior School to the Senior School and from the Fifth Form to the Lower Sixth)”
Families living closest get priority. school's words
“MCS prioritises those pupils already living in the vicinity of the School, particularly those in the socio-economically deprived postcodes of Oxford”
No award with savings or assets above £10,000. school's words
“Savings or discretionary spending of less than £10,000 per year”
Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
“who meets the academic standard of entry and where there is a genuine financial need for assistance with fees”
Register for a place first. school's words
“Complete the online Registration Form for your child to sit our entrance assessments and indicate on the form that you require more information about bursaries (help with fees):”
Every parent is expected to work unless they can't. school's words
“Both parents working, unless prevented from doing so through incapacity or the need to care for children under school age or other dependents.”
Both parents' finances are assessed, including separated parents. school's words
“In most circumstances, the financial circumstances of both parents of an applicant will be assessed.”
How it works
- Apply by Registration by 30 September for Sixth Form, 31 October for other Senior School year groups; bursary form by 31 October for Sixth Form, 6 November for others.
The means test counts equity in your home, savings, investments and pensions, holidays, cars and home improvements. 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 property and land holdings”
Expect a home visit or video interview. school's words
“a representative from BAA will either visit you at home or meet with you online to ensure that we fully understand your circumstances and application.”
Applications are assessed by Bursary Assessment Associates. school's words
“Means-testing is conducted in partnership with a third party Bursary Assessment Associates .”
You hear in when offers of places are made. school's words
“You will find out if you have been awarded a bursary when we contact you to confirm whether your child has been offered a place to study at MCS.”
The award may also cover uniform, lunches, essential trips and exam fees. school's words
“Pupils who receive a bursary of 100% – that is, all their school fees paid for – will also be offered help to pay for extras such as uniform, lunches, trips and exams.”
Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
“Bursary awards are subject to an annual review of a family’s financial circumstances”
Your checklist
- 1Complete the online Registration Form and tick that you need bursary information.By 30 September for Sixth Form; by 31 October for other Senior School year groups
- 2Complete the Bursary Online Form using the link sent to you.By 31 October for Sixth Form; by 6 November for other year groups
- 3Meet a BAA representative at home or online for the means-test.After your online form is received
- 4Wait for the bursary outcome, given with the offer of a place.When offers are made