Reed's School bursaries.

Means-tested bursaries worth 10–100% of fees.

Cobham, Elmbridge

Key facts

Support: 10–100% of fees
Means-tested: Yes, on household income and assets

Who qualifies

Means-tested bursaries for children who have lost the support of one or both parents, funded through the Andrew Reed Foundation.

Source: reeds.surrey.sch.uk, checked 10 Nov 2026

Who can apply, and how

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

Foundation Bursaries

10–110% of fees

Means-tested bursaries for children who have lost the support of one or both parents, funded through the Andrew Reed Foundation.

Who can apply

Open at 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry. school's words
“Foundation places are available for boys and girls at our entry points of First Form (Year 7), Third Form (Year 9) and Sixth Form (Year 12).”

Your checklist

1Contact the Foundation Office directly, or via a third party such as a primary school or children's charity.
2Follow the Foundation Office's guidance and refer to the Application Brochure.

Source: Foundation Applications - Reed's School

Deadlines by entry point

Entry	Opens	Closes	Means-test forms	Decision
11+2027-28	—	—	—	—

Named bursaries

Foundation BursaryBursaries focused on the Foundation's charitable mission to help vulnerable children by providing a life-changing education. Criteria include having lost support of one or both parents through death, abandonment, ill health, separation or divorce; having an unhappy or unsatisfactory home life; and/or having a financial need in the family. Unlike many schools, Reed's does not offer bursaries based purely on financial need.

Frequently asked questions

How much bursary support does Reed's School offer?

Bursaries at Reed's School are worth 10–100% of fees, depending on household income and assets. Full-fee places go to families on the lowest incomes.

Who qualifies for a bursary at Reed's School?

Means-tested bursaries for children who have lost the support of one or both parents, funded through the Andrew Reed Foundation.

How do I apply for a bursary at Reed's 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 Reed's School?

Yes, the two are assessed separately: Reed's School lists 8 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.