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Social Arts for Education bursaries.

Social Arts for Education offers means-tested bursaries.

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The bursary programme

Means-tested
Yes — assessed on household income and assets
Eligibility
A bursary against the child's base placement costs can be applied for at the stage of offer acceptance.

Source: safeschoolbexley.co.uk · checked 20 May 2026. Always confirm terms with the school before applying.

Bursary deadlines by entry point

EntryOpensClosesMeans-test formsDecision
11+2027-28————

How bursary applications work

  1. Register your child for a place before the registration deadline — a bursary is applied for alongside, not instead.
  2. Complete the school's financial form (some schools use an external assessor) with P60s, tax returns, bank and savings statements.
  3. Many schools arrange a home visit between the assessment and the offer.
  4. The bursary decision usually arrives with, or shortly after, the offer — before you must accept.
  5. Awards are reassessed each year, so a change in circumstances can change the award.

Social Arts for Education bursaries: questions parents ask

Who qualifies for a bursary at Social Arts for Education?
A bursary against the child's base placement costs can be applied for at the stage of offer acceptance.
Can I get a scholarship and a bursary at Social Arts for Education?
Yes, the two are assessed separately: Social Arts for Education lists 1 merit scholarship, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.

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