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St Catherine's Bramley bursaries.

Means-tested bursaries worth up to 100% of fees.

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Key facts

Support
Up to 100% of fees
Means-tested
Yes, on household income and assets

Who qualifies

Means-tested bursaries available for entry at 7+, 11+ and Sixth Form, covering up to 100% of fees plus essential extras such as uniform, iPad, trips, music… Read more

Means-tested bursaries available for entry at 7+, 11+ and Sixth Form, covering up to 100% of fees plus essential extras such as uniform, iPad, trips, music tuition and DofE. Applications preferably submitted by October 31st in year prior to entry.

Source: stcatherines.info, checked 21 May 2026

Who can apply, and how

From St Catherine's Bramley's own published policy, read on 10 Nov 2026. The school decides every award.

Bright Futures Bursaries/Help with Fees

Up to 75% of fees

Means-tested help with fees for girls entering at 7+, 11+ and Sixth Form, covering up to 75% of fees plus essential extras.

Who can apply

  • Open at 7+, 11+ and 16+ entry. school's words
    “The School offers a number of means-tested places to girls at age 7 (Year 3), age 11 (Year 7) and at Sixth Form.”
  • Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
    “However, your daughter will still have to show academic ability and pass our entrance examination.”
  • You must attend an open event before the entrance assessment. school's words
    “Any offer of help with fees would be subject to parent/guardian attendance at an Open Morning, the candidate passing the School's Entrance Exam and a home visit before the award is finally confirmed.”

How it works

  • Apply by Priority consideration for applications submitted by Autumn Half Term for entry the following September.
  • Expect a home visit or video interview. school's words
    “Any offer of help with fees would be subject to parent/guardian attendance at an Open Morning, the candidate passing the School's Entrance Exam and a home visit before the award is finally confirmed.”
  • The award may also cover uniform, a laptop or tablet, essential trips and music lessons. school's words
    “We also cover essential extras such as uniform, iPad, trips, music tuition and The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme etc.”
  • Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
    “Bursaries will be reassessed every year and if your financial situation changes, so will the amount of any bursary.”

Your checklist

  1. 1Contact the Director of Admissions or Head of Prep Admissions about applying for help with fees.
  2. 2Complete the Bursary and Fees Assistance Application Form and submit by Autumn Half Term.By Autumn Half Term for entry the following September
  3. 3Share your financial information in confidence with the Chief Financial Officer.
  4. 4Attend an Open Morning, ensure your daughter passes the Entrance Exam, and host a home visit before any award is confirmed.Before the award is finally confirmed

Source: Bright Futures Bursaries and Scholarships - St Catherine's School, Bramley

Armed Forces discounts

Up to 30% of fees

Fee discounts for children of regular serving Armed Forces personnel: 30% off day fees, and boarding at 10% of fees for CEA families.

Who can apply

  • Only for armed forces families. school's words
    “the School offers the following discounts on Day and Boarding fees for the children of regular serving Armed Forces personnel.”

Source: Bright Futures Bursaries and Scholarships - St Catherine's School, Bramley

Deadlines by entry point

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

Named bursaries

Frequently asked questions

How much bursary support does St Catherine's Bramley offer?

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

Who qualifies for a bursary at St Catherine's Bramley?

Means-tested bursaries available for entry at 7+, 11+ and Sixth Form, covering up to 100% of fees plus essential extras such as uniform, iPad, trips, music tuition and DofE. Applications preferably submitted by October 31st in year prior to entry.

How do I apply for a bursary at St Catherine's Bramley?

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 St Catherine's Bramley?

Yes, the two are assessed separately: St Catherine's Bramley lists 20 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.