Bursary
Up to 100% of feesMeans-tested bursary for boys who pass the selective entrance assessment, or existing families whose circumstances change, giving up to 100% remission of tuition fees.
Who can apply
No award above a household income of £100,000. school's words
“families with a gross household income of £100,000 pa or less, savings and/or investments of £30,000 or less and equity in their properties of £500,000 or less may be eligible for a bursary”
No award with savings or assets above £30,000. school's words
“families with a gross household income of £100,000 pa or less, savings and/or investments of £30,000 or less and equity in their properties of £500,000 or less may be eligible for a bursary”
Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
“If the student reaches our selective assessment criterion the parent may then move to step two.”
Register for a place first. school's words
“Parents/guardians seeking a bursary are required to register for a place at Shrewsbury House School and their son will be academically assessed.”
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
“Where parents are separated or divorced, both parties should fill in separate application forms detailing the financial contribution made by all members of both households.”
How it works
Apply by 1 January in the year of entry. school's words
“are to be submitted no later than the 1 st January in any year for bursaries to start the following September”
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 equity values in houses.”
There may be a home visit. school's words
“who may also arrange a home visit as part of the assessment process”
Applications are assessed by Bursary Administration Ltd. school's words
“Shrewsbury House School currently uses Bursary Administration Ltd (BAL) to support the financial assessment of bursary applications.”
You hear By 31st March. school's words
“This process will be completed by 31 st March .”
The award may also cover essential trips, uniform and travel. school's words
“The Governors may consider waiving separately, at their sole discretion, costs to cover or part-cover educational trips, co-curricular clubs, uniforms and bus fare (on the School bus).”
Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
“All bursary awards are subject to repeat testing of parental means each year”
Your checklist
- 1Register your son for a place, tell the Registrar you are seeking a bursary, and have him assessed.During registration
- 2Complete the bursary application form with full documentary evidence of income and capital.By 1st January for entry the following September
- 3Provide full financial disclosure to BAL, who may arrange a home visit.
- 4Await the outcome, then sign the Terms and Conditions and pay the deposit unless waived in part.By 31st March
Source: the school's bursary policy (policy dated September 2026)