Bursary Awards
10–100% of feesMeans-tested bursaries of 10% to 100% of tuition fees for girls entering at 11+ or 16+ whose parents cannot afford full fees.
Who can apply
Open at 11+ and 16+ entry. school's words
“Bursaries may be awarded on entrance to St Helen’s at 11+ (Year 7) and 16+ (Year 12) only.”
Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
“Admission is based on the school's entry criteria and admissions process.”
Register for a place first. school's words
“a request for bursary support must be indicated on the Registration Form (available via the School website) at the time of registering and will not be considered retrospectively.”
Every parent is expected to work unless they can't. school's words
“where there are two parents, both would be expected to be employed unless one is prevented from doing so through incapacity or the need to care for children under school age.”
Not for families paying full fees for another child elsewhere. school's words
“Siblings at other private schools”
How it works
The means test counts equity in your home, savings, investments and pensions, holidays, cars, second homes or land and home improvements. school's words
“Significant capital savings and investments”
There may be a home visit. school's words
“may also extend an invitation to attend an interview virtually to discuss the application in more detail following review.”
Applications are assessed by Bursary Assessment Associates. school's words
“All applications for either bursarial or hardship support are assessed by a third-party provider, Bursary Assessment Associates (“BAA”).”
You hear in Offer letter confirms whether a bursary has been awarded if a place is offered. school's words
“If your daughter is offered a place at St Helen's, your offer letter will confirm whether a bursary has been awarded and the level of support available .”
The award may also cover lunches, travel, uniform and a laptop or tablet. school's words
“Those awarded a full (100%) bursary are entitled to additional benefits such as lunches, coach travel , a school loaned device and uniform.”
Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
“Bursary awards are reviewed on an annual basis to allow changing financial circumstances to be considered.”
A rejected application can't be resubmitted. school's words
“All decisions are fi nal and there is no right of appeal.”
Your checklist
- 1Tick the bursary request on the Registration Form when you register for Year 7 or Year 12 entry.At the time of registering
- 2Complete the BAA online application form and upload the required documents.Once the bursary application window opens
- 3Be ready for a possible virtual interview with BAA.Following review
Source: the school's bursary policy (policy dated Last review date: September 2026)