The Manchester Grammar School bursaries.
The Manchester Grammar School offers means-tested bursaries worth up to 100% of fees. It made 194 bursary awards in 2026. The next bursary deadline is 18 Nov 2026 (11+ entry).
- 100%
- Maximum support
- 194
- Awards made (2026)
- —
- Annual fee support
- 18 Nov
- Next deadline
Manchester
The bursary programme
- Support level
- Up to 100% of fees
- Means-tested
- Yes — assessed on household income and assets
- Awards made
- 194 in 2026
- Eligibility
- Available only for Year 7 and Sixth Form entry to boys permanently resident in the UK and living in the North West of England. Means-tested bursaries awarded based on household income with no assistance above £58,500 and full remission below £32,500 household income.
Source: mgs.org · checked 21 May 2026. Always confirm terms with the school before applying.
Bursary deadlines by entry point
| Entry | Opens | Closes | Means-test forms | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11+2027-28 | — | 18 Nov 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 Manchester Grammar School bursaries: questions parents ask
- How much bursary support does The Manchester Grammar School offer?
- Bursaries at The Manchester Grammar School are worth up to 100% of fees, depending on household income and assets. Full-fee places are available for families on the lowest incomes.
- When is the The Manchester Grammar School bursary deadline?
- The next published deadline is 18 Nov 2026 (applications close, 11+ entry). Bursary deadlines often fall before the registration deadline, so start the financial forms early.
- Who qualifies for a bursary at The Manchester Grammar School?
- Available only for Year 7 and Sixth Form entry to boys permanently resident in the UK and living in the North West of England. Means-tested bursaries awarded based on household income with no assistance above £58,500 and full remission below £32,500 household income.
- Can I get a scholarship and a bursary at The Manchester Grammar School?
- Bursaries are awarded on financial need and are separate from merit awards. The Manchester Grammar School does not list separate scholarships with us.