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Nottingham High School 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

Bursaries available at Year 7 entry only; means-tested on parental income; require annual financial review.

Source: nottinghamhigh.co.uk, checked 9 May 2026

Who can apply, and how

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

Bursary scheme

Up to 100% of fees

Means-tested bursaries for pupils entering Year 7, covering full or partial tuition fees based on parental income.

Who can apply

  • Open at 11+ entry. school's words
    “Nottingham High School operates a bursary support scheme for pupils entering the school at age 11 into Year 7.”
  • Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
    “We award bursary places according to the pupils' ranking in the assessment and interview, and allocate funds based on the family's financial circumstances.”

How it works

  • Apply by 1 November in the year before entry. school's words
    “Submit this by 1st November when your child is in Year 6, at the latest.”
  • You hear in Shortly after the entrance assessment process. school's words
    “Shortly after the entrance assessment process we will let you know if your application has been successful.”
  • Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
    “Awards of Bursaries will be calculated on an annual basis, and parents will be required to submit details of their finances each May or June.”

Your checklist

  1. 1Fill out the application form and tick the 'bursary-assisted place' box.By 1st November when your child is in Year 6
  2. 2Complete the bursary form with full financial details and documentary evidence.Forms sent in early November
  3. 3Your child sits the entrance assessment and interview.In January
  4. 4Wait to hear whether your application has been successful.Shortly after the entrance assessment process

Source: Financial Assistance - Nottingham High School

Extra Help

A small fund supporting uniform, school trips and similar costs, prioritising those on larger bursary support.

How it works

  • The award may also cover uniform and essential trips. school's words
    “The School has a small source of funds upon which it can draw to provide support for uniform, school trips and similar costs.”

Source: Financial Assistance - Nottingham High School

Deadlines by entry point

EntryOpensClosesMeans-test formsDecision
11-162026-27—December 2025——
11-162027-28—November 2026November 2026—

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Frequently asked questions

How much bursary support does Nottingham High School offer?

Bursaries at Nottingham High School 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 Nottingham High School?

Bursaries available at Year 7 entry only; means-tested on parental income; require annual financial review.

How do I apply for a bursary at Nottingham 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 Nottingham High School?

Yes, the two are assessed separately: Nottingham High School lists 2 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.