St Helen and St Katharine bursaries.
St Helen and St Katharine offers means-tested bursaries worth up to 100% of fees. The next bursary deadline is 30 Oct 2026 (11+ entry).
- 100%
- Maximum support
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- Awards made
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- Annual fee support
- 30 Oct
- Next deadline
Abingdon
The bursary programme
- Support level
- Up to 100% of fees
Bursary deadlines by entry point
| Entry | Opens | Closes | Means-test forms | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16+2026-27 | — | 10 Oct 2025 | — | — |
| 16+2027-28 | — | 21 Sept 2026 | — | — |
| 11+2027-28 | — | 30 Oct 2026 | — | — |
| 13+2027-28 | — | 4 Jan 2027 | — | — |
Named bursaries and fee-support schemes
How bursary applications work
- Register your child for a place before the registration deadline — a bursary is applied for alongside, not instead.
- Complete the school's financial form (some schools use an external assessor) with P60s, tax returns, bank and savings statements.
- Many schools arrange a home visit between the assessment and the offer.
- The bursary decision usually arrives with, or shortly after, the offer — before you must accept.
- Awards are reassessed each year, so a change in circumstances can change the award.
St Helen and St Katharine bursaries: questions parents ask
- How much bursary support does St Helen and St Katharine offer?
- Bursaries at St Helen and St Katharine are worth up to 100% of fees, depending on household income and assets. Full-fee places are available for families on the lowest incomes.
- When is the St Helen and St Katharine bursary deadline?
- The next published deadline is 30 Oct 2026 (applications close, 11+ entry). Bursary deadlines often fall before the registration deadline, so start the financial forms early.
- Can I get a scholarship and a bursary at St Helen and St Katharine?
- Yes, the two are assessed separately: St Helen and St Katharine lists 10 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.