St Benedict's School bursaries.

The bursary programme

Support level

Up to 100% of fees

Means-tested

Yes — assessed on household income and assets

Eligibility

Published pupil/full-place data: Limited number; not published | Annual pot/total support: Not published as total pot | Full award may cover: Uniform, music tuition, some trips | Eligibility: Limited number at 11+; academically selective and means-tested | Confidence: Policy published

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.

St Benedict's School bursaries: questions parents ask

How much bursary support does St Benedict's School offer?

Bursaries at St Benedict's School are worth up to 100% of fees, depending on household income and assets. Full-fee places are available for families on the lowest incomes.

Who qualifies for a bursary at St Benedict's School?

Published pupil/full-place data: Limited number; not published | Annual pot/total support: Not published as total pot | Full award may cover: Uniform, music tuition, some trips | Eligibility: Limited number at 11+; academically selective and means-tested | Confidence: Policy published

Can I get a scholarship and a bursary at St Benedict's School?

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