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Sherborne School bursaries.

Means-tested bursaries worth up to 70% of fees.

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Key facts

Support
Up to 70% of fees
Means-tested
Yes, on household income and assets

Who qualifies

Means-tested fee assistance for new applicants and current pupils across the Sherborne Schools Group, up to 70% of senior boarding fees.

Source: sherborne.static.amais.com, checked 10 Nov 2026

Who can apply, and how

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

Bursary Award

Up to 70% of fees

Means-tested fee assistance for new applicants and current pupils across the Sherborne Schools Group, up to 70% of senior boarding fees.

Who can apply

  • 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 unless one is prevented from doing so”
  • 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 is made has a sibling who has a full fee - paying place at another i ndependent s chool.”

How it works

  • 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”
  • 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

  1. 1Apply online via the form provided by Bursary Assessment Associates and sign the declaration.Michaelmas term for the following academic year
  2. 2Take part in a financial review meeting with BAA, in person or remotely.

Source: the school's bursary policy (policy dated Michaelmas 2026)

Candlelight Bursaries

Up to 100% of fees

Full-fee support at Sherborne Girls for girls identified in partnership with RNCSF.

Source: Candlelight Bursaries | Sherborne Girls (policy dated Michaelmas 2026)

Armed Forces discount

Up to 10% of fees

10% off day and boarding fees for serving armed forces families who do not qualify for CEA.

Who can apply

  • Only for armed forces families. school's words
    “a 10% discount off day and boarding fees for those families currently working in the armed forces, who do not qualify for the CEA allowance.”

Source: Fees & Financial Support | Sherborne Girls (policy dated Michaelmas 2026)

Deadlines by entry point

EntryOpensClosesMeans-test formsDecision
13+2026-27—10 Oct 202528 Nov 202528 Feb 2026

Named bursaries

Frequently asked questions

How much bursary support does Sherborne School offer?

Bursaries at Sherborne School are worth up to 70% of fees, depending on household income and assets.

Who qualifies for a bursary at Sherborne School?

Means-tested fee assistance for new applicants and current pupils across the Sherborne Schools Group, up to 70% of senior boarding fees.

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

Yes, the two are assessed separately: Sherborne School lists 13 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.