A Sevenoaks Bursary
5–100% of feesMeans-tested financial assistance for day students joining in Year 7, 9 or 12, discounting fees by 5 to 100 per cent plus an annual allowance for extra costs.
Who can apply
Open at 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry. school's words
“A Sevenoaks bursary is available to day students joining in Year 7 (11+), Year 9 (13+) or Year 12 (16+).”
No award above a household income of £190,000. school's words
“Up to £190,000 may be considered for a small amount of financial assistance in certain circumstances.”
The largest awards go to households under £68,000. school's words
“Up to £68,000 would likely be considered for a free place.”
No award with savings or assets above £24,000. school's words
“Savings or investments of no more than £12,000 for a one-child family, £18,000 for a two-child family, or £24,000 for three or more children.”
Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
“Day students who pass our entrance assessments, whose family’s finances and situation fall within our parameters, and who live within a reasonable commute (45 minutes) to the school is eligible for financial assistance.”
Register for a place first. school's words
“Once you have registered your child, you will need to provide evidence of your family's finances.”
Every parent is expected to work unless they can't. school's words
“Both parents should be working, unless incapacitated or providing full-time care.”
Both parents' finances are assessed, including separated parents. school's words
“For separated or divorced parents, both would normally be expected to contribute financially.”
How it works
The means test counts equity in your home and savings, investments and pensions. school's words
“No more than one property with maximum equity of £580,000.”
Expect a home visit or video interview. school's words
“This is shared with an independent external assessor who will visit you or have an online interview.”
You hear before students take the admissions assessments. school's words
“We aim to notify parents of the outcome of a financial assistance application before students take the admissions assessments so you can plan accordingly.”
The award may also cover essential trips and music lessons. school's words
“we provide a set amount of school credit at the start of each academic year.”
Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
“Awards of financial assistance are subject to periodic review, usually no more than annually but at the discretion of the school”
Your checklist
- 1Get to know the school: visit an open morning, group visit or individual appointment, or apply for the Enrichment Club.
- 2Register your child for entry.Year 7: 15 September, one year ahead; Year 12: 1 August, 13 months ahead
- 3Tell the school you want to apply for financial assistance.At the confirmation stage (pre-testing)
- 4Provide financial information and meet the independent external assessor.Before your child takes the assessments
- 5Your child sits the pre-test and assessment day.