Means-Tested Bursary
Means-tested bursary for lower-income families, given as a percentage reduction of the standard day fee only.
Who can apply
Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
“In normal circumstances, each applicant should at least meet the School’s standard admissions requirements.”
Register for a place first. school's words
“Access to the online application can be provided following receipt of a Sibford School Application form and Registration Fee.”
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”
Both parents' finances are assessed, including separated parents. school's words
“Everyone with parental responsibility is required to submit an online financial statement.”
How it works
Apply by 16 October in the year before entry. school's words
“Bursary applications for entry in September 2027 close on 16 October 2026 for Year 7 applicants.”
The means test counts equity in your home, savings, investments and pensions, holidays, cars, second homes or land and home improvements. school's words
“Significant capital savings and investments would be”
There may be a home visit. school's words
“including a home visit or face to face meeting as appropriate.”
Applications are assessed by Bursary Administration Limited. school's words
“Sibford School work with Bursary Administration Limited (BAL)”
You hear After the admissions process is completed and a place is offered. school's words
“Following completion of the admissions process, where the pupil is offered a place, we will write to”
Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
“Bursary awards are reviewed annually and existing bursary holders will be issued with repeat”
Your checklist
- 1Discuss your need for bursary support with the Admissions office as early as possible.At the earliest possible stage in their application for a place
- 2Submit the school application form and registration fee to get access to the online bursary application.
- 3Complete the online means-tested bursary application with full documentary evidence.
- 4Meet the independent assessor (BAL) who will arrange to meet you.
- 5Wait for notification of the outcome after the admissions process is complete.Following completion of the admissions process
Source: the school's bursary policy (policy dated Updated February 2026)