Oundle School bursaries.
Oundle School offers means-tested bursaries worth 10–100% of fees. It made 170 bursary awards. Its published annual spend on fee support is £4m.
- 100%
- Maximum support
- 170
- Awards made
- £4m
- Annual fee support
- —
- Next deadline
North Northamptonshire
The bursary programme
- Support level
- 10–100% of fees
- Means-tested
- Yes — assessed on household income and assets
- Awards made
- 170
- Annual spend
- £4m a year on fee support
- Eligibility
- Bursaries are means-tested and prioritise pupils likely to benefit from Oundle and contribute fully to the community. Awards range from 10% to 100%+ of fees, including support for uniform and trips where appropriate. Emergency bursaries available for unexpected financial hardship.
Source: oundleschool.org.uk · checked 20 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 | — | — | — | — |
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.
Oundle School bursaries: questions parents ask
- How much bursary support does Oundle School offer?
- Bursaries at Oundle School are worth 10–100% of fees, depending on household income and assets. Full-fee places are available for families on the lowest incomes.
- Who qualifies for a bursary at Oundle School?
- Bursaries are means-tested and prioritise pupils likely to benefit from Oundle and contribute fully to the community. Awards range from 10% to 100%+ of fees, including support for uniform and trips where appropriate. Emergency bursaries available for unexpected financial hardship.
- Can I get a scholarship and a bursary at Oundle School?
- Yes, the two are assessed separately: Oundle School lists 8 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.