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Manchester High School for Girls bursaries.

Means-tested bursaries worth up to 100% of fees.

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Key facts

Support
Up to 100% of fees
Means-tested
Yes, on household income and assets

Who qualifies

Means-tested part or full bursaries for pupils joining Year 7 and Year 12, linked to family income and academic achievement.

Source: manchesterhigh.co.uk, checked 10 Nov 2026

Who can apply, and how

From Manchester High School for Girls's own published policy, read on 10 Nov 2026. The school decides every award.

Bursaries

Up to 100% of fees

Means-tested part or full bursaries for academically able girls joining Year 7 or Year 12, with a first-year uniform grant.

Who can apply

  • Open at 11+ and 16+ entry. school's words
    “Available for pupils joining Year 7 and Year 12”
  • Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
    “Awarded on the basis of academic achievement and financial need”
  • Register for a place first. school's words
    “Indicate on the registration form that you wish to apply”

How it works

  • Late applications are not considered. school's words
    “Late applications will not be considered”
  • There may be a home visit. school's words
    “Some applicants may receive a home or virtual visit as part of the assessment process”
  • You hear in when offer letters are issued. school's words
    “Successful applicants are notified when offer letters are issued”
  • The award may also cover uniform and travel. school's words
    “Uniform grant of up to £420 available in the first year for bursary recipients”
  • Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
    “Annual re-evaluation to reflect any changes in circumstances”

Your checklist

  1. 1Indicate on the registration form that you wish to apply for a bursary.
  2. 2Submit all required documentation by the specified deadline.By the specified deadline
  3. 3Expect a possible home or virtual visit as part of the assessment.
  4. 4Wait for notification of the outcome with your offer letter.When offer letters are issued

Source: Manchester High for Girls - Fees and Financial Help

Deadlines by entry point

EntryOpensClosesMeans-test formsDecision
11+2027-28—31 Oct 2025——

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Frequently asked questions

How much bursary support does Manchester High School for Girls offer?

Bursaries at Manchester High School for Girls are worth up to 100% of fees, depending on household income and assets. Full-fee places go to families on the lowest incomes.

Who qualifies for a bursary at Manchester High School for Girls?

Means-tested part or full bursaries for pupils joining Year 7 and Year 12, linked to family income and academic achievement.

How do I apply for a bursary at Manchester High School for Girls?

Register for a place, then return the school's financial form with P60s or tax returns and bank statements before the bursary deadline. Many schools make a home visit, and awards are reviewed each year.

Can I get a scholarship and a bursary at Manchester High School for Girls?

Yes, the two are assessed separately: Manchester High School for Girls lists 5 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.