Bursary
Up to 100% of feesMeans-tested bursaries for girls entering from Year 3 onwards, giving a discount of up to 100% on tuition fees.
Who can apply
Open at 7+, 8+, 9+ and 10+ entry. school's words
“If you wish to apply for bursary funding for entry into Year 3-6”
Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
“Each applicant should meet the School’s normal entrance requirements.”
Register for a place first. school's words
“Please note that we cannot consider Bursary applications for children for whom Registration Forms for a place at the school have not been received.”
Every parent is expected to work unless they can't. school's words
“where there are two partners, both would be expected to be employed unless one is prevented from doing so through incapacity”
Both parents' finances are assessed, including separated parents. school's words
“Both parents/guardians will be required to provide proof of their income and assets.”
How it works
The means test counts savings, investments and pensions, equity in your home, holidays, cars, home improvements and second homes or land. school's words
“Significant capital savings and investments would be expected to be used for the payment of school fees, as would substantial equity in houses.”
Expect a home visit or video interview. school's words
“the analysis of this will include a home visit from the school’s appointed representatives”
Applications are assessed by Bursary Administration Limited. school's words
“an independent means-testing company, “Bursary Administration Limited””
You hear in communicated by letter from the Bursar at the same time that academic places are awarded. school's words
“decisions will be communicated by letter from the Bursar at the same time that academic places are awarded.”
Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
“Bursary awards are subject to repeat testing of parents/guardians means each year”
Your checklist
- 1Request the bursary application form from admissions and complete it with full documentary evidence of income and capital.
- 2Submit a Registration Form on the website for a place if you have not already done so.At the same time as the bursary application
- 3Expect an independent means-test assessment by Bursary Administration Limited, including a home visit.After application
- 4Meet with the Head once the report has been reviewed.After report received
- 5Receive the decision on your place and bursary offer.
- 6Sign the letter accepting the place and acknowledging any bursary conditions.
Source: the school's bursary policy (policy dated November 2025)