St Helen and St Katharine bursaries.

Means-tested bursaries worth 20–100% of fees.

Abingdon, Vale of White Horse

Key facts

Support: 20–100% of fees
Means-tested: Yes, on household income and assets
Next deadline: 4 Jan 2027 (13+)

Who qualifies

Means-tested bursaries of 20-100% of fees for girls entering from age 11 to 18, which may include bus travel, uniform and curriculum activities.

Source: shsk.org.uk, checked 10 Nov 2026

Who can apply, and how

From St Helen and St Katharine's own published policy, read on 10 Nov 2026. The school decides every award.

Bursaries

20–100% of fees

Means-tested bursaries of 20-100% of fees for girls entering from age 11 to 18, which may include bus travel, uniform and curriculum activities.

Who can apply

Open at 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry. school's words
“Year 7 2027 by Friday 30 October 2026”
Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
“They are awarded to candidates whose performance in the entrance assessments suggests academic merit and where the application satisfies the financial constraints set out by the Governors.”
Register for a place first. school's words
“Prospective parents must register their daughter for the admissions process before completing a bursary application form.”

How it works

Apply by Year 7 2027 by Friday 30 October 2026; Year 9 2027 by Friday 9 October 2026; Lower Sixth by Friday 16 October 2026.
Late applications are not considered. school's words
“No applications will be reviewed after the offer of a place.”
The means test counts equity in your home, savings, investments and pensions, holidays, cars, second homes or land and home improvements. school's words
“The School considers that the following examples would not be consistent with the receipt of a bursary: frequent/expensive holidays, new/luxury cars, investment in significant/expensive home improvements, a second property/land holdings, excessive pension contributions, or capital overpayments on mortgages.”
The award may also cover travel, uniform and essential trips. school's words
“Bursaries can be awarded from 20-100% of fees, and may include assistance with school bus travel, uniform and curriculum activities.”
Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
“Bursaries are reviewed annually; they may increase or decrease according to financial circumstances.”

Your checklist

1Email the Admissions office to say you are interested in a bursary.In the first instance
2Register your daughter for the admissions process.Before completing a bursary application
3Complete the online bursary application and supply supporting documents.By the relevant closing date

Source: Bursaries | St Helen and St Katharine

Sixth Form Sports Award 2027–29

A £10,000 means-tested award over two years for one state-school student holding a Sports Scholarship to join the Sixth Form.

Who can apply

Only for children at state schools. school's words
“An award of £10,000, spread across the two years of Sixth Form study, towards school fees is available for one student from a state-funded school to allow them to join SHSK Sixth Form.”
Open at 16+ entry. school's words
“to allow them to join SHSK Sixth Form.”

Your checklist

1Indicate your interest in the Sports Award on your Sports Scholarship application.
2Contact Admissions to say you want a bursary alongside the Sports Award.

Source: Sixth Form Bursaries | SHSK | Oxfordshire Sixth Form

Transformational Sixth Form bursaries

Up to 100% of fees

100% means-tested bursaries for state-school candidates joining the Sixth Form, also covering bus transport and curriculum activities.

Who can apply

Only for children at state schools. school's words
“Transformational bursaries are available for candidates currently in a state-funded school applying to join SHSK Sixth Form.”
Open at 16+ entry. school's words
“Transformational bursaries are available for candidates currently in a state-funded school applying to join SHSK Sixth Form.”

How it works

Apply by Friday 16 October 2026.
The award may also cover travel and essential trips. school's words
“These bursaries cover 100% of school fees and will also cover additional costs such as school bus transport and curriculum activities.”

Your checklist

1Email Admissions to say you are interested in a bursary.In the first instance
2Register your daughter for the admissions process.Before completing a bursary application

Source: Sixth Form Bursaries | SHSK | Oxfordshire Sixth Form

Hardship Bursary Fund

For current pupils whose family finances have unexpectedly changed for the worse after entry.

Who can apply

For pupils already at the school. school's words
“Subsequent to entry, the School operates a Hardship Bursary Fund for those whose financial arrangements have unexpectedly changed for the worse.”

Source: Bursaries | St Helen and St Katharine

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

Frequently asked questions

How much bursary support does St Helen and St Katharine offer?

Bursaries at St Helen and St Katharine are worth 20–100% of fees, depending on household income and assets. Full-fee places go to families on the lowest incomes.

When is the St Helen and St Katharine bursary deadline?

The next published deadline is 4 Jan 2027 (applications close, 13+ entry). Bursary deadlines often come before registration closes, so start the financial forms early.

Who qualifies for a bursary at St Helen and St Katharine?

Means-tested bursaries of 20-100% of fees for girls entering from age 11 to 18, which may include bus travel, uniform and curriculum activities.

How do I apply for a bursary at St Helen and St Katharine?

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 Helen and St Katharine?

Yes, the two are assessed separately: St Helen and St Katharine lists 19 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.