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Rokeby 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

Means-tested awards available for pupils in Year 3 and above. Bursaries assessed by an independent company with final decisions by the Finance Committee… Read more

Means-tested awards available for pupils in Year 3 and above. Bursaries assessed by an independent company with final decisions by the Finance Committee. Awards vary according to parental need and may extend to full fee remission. Bursaries usually offered for 12 months with annual review. Only offered to families resident in the UK. Parents must indicate bursary requirement on registration form for 7+ and above applications.

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

Who can apply, and how

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

Bursary

Up to 100% of fees

Means-tested bursaries for boys entering Year 3 and above, covering part of the fees up to full fee remission.

Who can apply

  • Open at 7+ entry. school's words
    “Bursaries are only made available to parents/guardians of children entering after the age of 7”
  • Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
    “In normal circumstances, each applicant should meet the school’s normal academic requirements.”
  • Both parents' finances are assessed, including separated parents. school's words
    “Both parents are required to provide proof of their income and assets.”

How it works

  • There may be a home visit. school's words
    “which may be online or involve a visit to the family's home”
  • Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
    “Bursary awards are subject to repeat testing of parental means each year and may be varied upwards or downwards, depending on parental circumstances.”

Your checklist

  1. 1State on the admissions/registration form that you need a bursary, then contact the Bursar to arrange a meeting.On the admissions form
  2. 2Complete the school's academic assessment; the school will tell you if you can apply for a bursary.Once the assessment is completed and a place is to be offered
  3. 3Take part in the outside provider's financial assessment, by home visit or online meeting.After the school has said you can apply
  4. 4Wait to be advised whether your child is offered a bursary.After the Finance Committee considers the Bursar's recommendation
  5. 5Confirm acceptance of the bursary and any conditions.
  6. 6Accept the place and pay the deposit.On acceptance

Source: the school's bursary policy (policy dated Mar 2025)

Frequently asked questions

How much bursary support does Rokeby School offer?

Bursaries at Rokeby 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 Rokeby School?

Means-tested awards available for pupils in Year 3 and above. Bursaries assessed by an independent company with final decisions by the Finance Committee. Awards vary according to parental need and may extend to full fee remission. Bursaries usually offered for 12 months with annual review. Only offered to families resident in the UK. Parents must indicate bursary requirement on registration form for 7+ and above applications.

How do I apply for a bursary at Rokeby 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 Rokeby School?

Yes, the two are assessed separately: Rokeby School lists 6 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.