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Notting Hill & Ealing High School bursaries.

Means-tested bursaries worth 30–100% of fees.

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Key facts

Support
30–100% of fees
Means-tested
Yes, on household income and assets

Who qualifies

Published pupil/full-place data: Not published individually | Annual pot/total support: GDST central/local funding; individual pot not published | Full award… Read more

Published pupil/full-place data: Not published individually | Annual pot/total support: GDST central/local funding; individual pot not published | Full award may cover: Uniform, lunches, travel, selected trips; support for incidental expenses for 95%+ bursaries | Eligibility: GDST means-tested | Confidence: Policy published

Source: nhehs.gdst.net, checked 10 Nov 2026

Who can apply, and how

From Notting Hill & Ealing High School's own published policy, read on 10 Nov 2026. The school decides every award.

GDST Bursaries

30–100% of fees

Means-tested bursaries for girls entering Year 7 or the Sixth Form, assessed by the GDST, covering 30% to 100% of fees plus some extras.

Who can apply

  • Open at 11+ and 16+ entry. school's words
    “Bursaries are only available on entry to Year 7 and to the Sixth Form.”
  • The largest awards go to households under £49,500. school's words
    “We aim to award higher-value bursaries to pupils from families with a total income and resources of less than £44,000 per year (or £49,500 for London Schools).”
  • Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
    “All offers of places are made based on academic merit.”
  • Register for a place first. school's words
    “There is a box on the online registration form that you need to tick to indicate that you wish to apply for a bursary.”

How it works

  • Apply by By the closing date given on the school website; do not wait until after the entrance exams.
  • Applications are assessed by GDST. school's words
    “All bursary applications are assessed by the GDST, not by the school.”
  • You hear in Year 7: Friday immediately before February half term; Sixth Form: first week of December. school's words
    “All decisions will be sent to parents in the first week of December.”
  • The award may also cover uniform, lunches, essential trips, travel, music lessons and exam fees. school's words
    “All students in receipt of 100% and 95% bursaries are also eligible for the following:”
  • Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
    “We re-assess bursary awards every year to take account of any significant changes in family income and circumstances.”

Your checklist

  1. 1Register your daughter and tick the bursary box on the online registration form.At registration
  2. 2Complete the online bursary application using the log-in details emailed by the GDST.As soon as possible, by the closing date; before the entrance exams
  3. 3Send the listed supporting documents to the GDST quoting your reference number.After completing the online form
  4. 4Wait for the GDST assessment and decision letter; complete a renewal form every year.Year 7: before February half term; Sixth Form: first week of December

Source: the school's bursary policy

Deadlines by entry point

EntryOpensClosesMeans-test formsDecision
11+2027-28————

Frequently asked questions

How much bursary support does Notting Hill & Ealing High School offer?

Bursaries at Notting Hill & Ealing High School are worth 30–100% of fees, depending on household income and assets. Full-fee places go to families on the lowest incomes.

Who qualifies for a bursary at Notting Hill & Ealing High School?

Published pupil/full-place data: Not published individually | Annual pot/total support: GDST central/local funding; individual pot not published | Full award may cover: Uniform, lunches, travel, selected trips; support for incidental expenses for 95%+ bursaries | Eligibility: GDST means-tested | Confidence: Policy published

How do I apply for a bursary at Notting Hill & Ealing High School?

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 Notting Hill & Ealing High School?

Yes, the two are assessed separately: Notting Hill & Ealing High School lists 14 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.