Means-tested bursaries worth up to 100% of fees.
Source: rugbyschool.co.uk, checked 20 May 2026
From Rugby School's own published policy, read on 10 Nov 2026. The school decides every award.
Means-tested bursaries for students entering at 13 and 16 whose families cannot afford the full fees.
“means-tested financial support for students (for entry at 13 and at 16) whose families may not be in a position to afford our full fees”
Fully-funded boarding places for children likely to thrive as boarders whose parents are assessed as eligible for substantial support.
Means-tested award funding day places for children living within 20 miles of Rugby School.
“This is a means-tested award to fund day places for children who live within 20 miles of Rugby School.”
“This is a means-tested award to fund day places for children who live within 20 miles of Rugby School.”
| Entry | Opens | Closes | Means-test forms | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13+2027-28 | — | — | — | — |
Bursaries at Rugby School are worth up to 100% of fees, depending on household income and assets. Full-fee places go to families on the lowest incomes.
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.
Yes, the two are assessed separately: Rugby School lists 15 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.
