Notting Hill Prep bursaries.

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

Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea

Key facts

Support: Up to 100% of fees
Means-tested: Yes, on household income and assets
Awards made: 1
Next deadline: 16 Nov 2026 (8+)

Who qualifies

Additionally, we offer a Jane Cameron Bursary, established to honour the founding Head on her retirement. These bursary places are **academically selective**… Read more

Additionally, we offer a Jane Cameron Bursary, established to honour the founding Head on her retirement. These bursary places are **academically selective** and **means-tested.** Currently, in order to qualify for a bursary award, the maximum family income of your household must not exceed **£45,000.** Our bursary awards cover not only fees, but trips, uniform, enrichment activities and incidentals. Bursary students are completely integrated members in the rich life of our school.

Source: nottinghillprep.com, checked 20 May 2026

Who can apply, and how

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

Jane Cameron Bursary

Up to 100% of fees

Means-tested bursary for one child a year joining Year 4 from a state school who shows outstanding promise in the creative arts.

Who can apply

Only for children at state schools. school's words
“we offer bursaries only to children joining from a state school.”
Open at 8+ entry. school's words
“Our Jane Cameron Bursary is offered to Year 4 pupils (8+) who show great talent in creative arts.”
No award above a household income of £45,000. school's words
“The maximum household income must not exceed £45,000 per annum .”
Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
“Our bursaries are academically selective.”

How it works

Apply by November in the year before entry. school's words
“Applications must be submitted by November of the preceding year.”
Expect a home visit or video interview. school's words
“All finalists will receive a home visit from the Head of Admissions & Marketing and the Head of the NHP Foundation.”
The award may also cover uniform and essential trips. school's words
“The award covers 100% of tuition fees, school trips, uniforms, enrichment activities, and educational incidentals.”

Your checklist

1Email the Head of Admissions & Marketing to express interest in a bursary place.
2Submit financial documents for means-testing, such as proof of income and tax returns.
3Sit the maths and English assessments, then the taster session if successful.January before the September start
4If a finalist, receive a home visit and financial decision.

Source: Apply for a Bursary Award London | Notting Hill Prep

Foundation Bursary

Up to 100% of fees

Means-tested, academically selective bursary for children joining Year 7 from a state school, covering tuition and other costs.

Who can apply

Only for children at state schools. school's words
“we offer bursaries only to children joining from a state school.”
Open at 11+ entry. school's words
“Our Foundation Bursary Award is only offered to Year 7 pupils (11+).”
No award above a household income of £45,000. school's words
“The maximum household income must not exceed £45,000 per annum .”
Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
“Our bursaries are academically selective.”

How it works

Apply by November in the year before entry. school's words
“Applications must be submitted by November of the preceding year.”
Expect a home visit or video interview. school's words
“All finalists will receive a home visit from the Head of Admissions & Marketing and the Head of the NHP Foundation.”
The award may also cover uniform and essential trips. school's words
“The award covers 100% of tuition fees, school trips, uniforms, enrichment activities, and educational incidentals.”

Your checklist

1Email the Head of Admissions & Marketing to express interest in a bursary place.
2Submit financial documents for means-testing, such as proof of income and tax returns.
3Sit the maths and English assessments, then the taster session if successful.January before the September start
4If a finalist, receive a home visit and financial decision.

Source: Apply for a Bursary Award London | Notting Hill Prep

Deadlines by entry point

Entry	Opens	Closes	Means-test forms	Decision
8+2027-28	—	16 Nov 2026	16 Nov 2026	—

Named bursaries

Frequently asked questions

How much bursary support does Notting Hill Prep offer?

Bursaries at Notting Hill Prep are worth up to 100% of fees, depending on household income and assets. It made 1 award. Full-fee places go to families on the lowest incomes.

When is the Notting Hill Prep bursary deadline?

The next published deadline is 16 Nov 2026 (applications close, 8+ entry). Bursary deadlines often come before registration closes, so start the financial forms early.

Who qualifies for a bursary at Notting Hill Prep?

How do I apply for a bursary at Notting Hill Prep?

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 Prep?

Yes, the two are assessed separately: Notting Hill Prep lists 3 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.