Bursary Award
Up to 70% of feesMeans-tested fee assistance for new applicants and current pupils who could not otherwise afford Sherborne Girls fees, up to 70% of boarding fees.
Who can apply
Open at 13+ and 16+ entry. school's words
“13+ Entry (Year 9) - applications open 8 September 2026 and close 30 October 2026”
Every parent is expected to work unless they can't. school's words
“where there are two partners, both would be expected to be employe d”
Both parents' finances are assessed, including separated parents. school's words
“If the parents are divorced or live separatel y, they will each be required to complete a separate application and provide full financial disclosure”
Not for families paying full fees for another child elsewhere. school's words
“The Group will not normally award a bursary where the child in respect of whom the application”
How it works
- Apply by 16+ closes 12 October 2026; 13+ closes 30 October 2026 for September 2027 awards.
The means test counts equity in your home, savings, investments and pensions, holidays, cars, second homes or land, home improvements and lifestyle spending. school's words
“Frequent or expensive holidays;”
Expect a home visit or video interview. school's words
“BAA will contact the p arents to make arrangements for a meeting in person or remotely to”
Applications are assessed by Bursary Assessment Associates. school's words
“The Group engages the services of Bursary Assessment Associates (BAA)”
Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
“All bursary awards are subject to repeat testing of parental means each year”
Your checklist
- 1Apply online via the secure portal run by Bursary Assessment Associates in the Michaelmas term.Michaelmas term for the following academic year
- 2Pay the non-refundable £150 bursary application charge.On submitting the application
- 3Meet BAA in person or remotely to review your finances.
Source: the school's bursary policy (policy dated Michaelmas 2026)