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St Mary's School Ascot bursaries.

Means-tested bursaries worth up to 90% of fees.

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Key facts

Support
Up to 90% of fees
Means-tested
Yes, on household income and assets

Who qualifies

Many bursaries cover 90%+ of fees. 30+ families supported. Catholic girls of talent and promise. Charitable Fund.

Source: st-marys-ascot.co.uk, checked 10 May 2026

Who can apply, and how

From St Mary's School Ascot's own published policy, read on 10 Nov 2026. The school decides every award.

Admissions Bursaries

Up to 110% of fees

Means-tested admissions bursaries for prospective parents on low incomes, worth up to 110% of the boarding fee.

Who can apply

  • Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
    “All offers of Bursar ies are subject to the pupil successfully gaining a place through the normal admissions process.”
  • Register for a place first. school's words
    “Parents who have registered their daughter with the Registrar’s Office and believe they”

How it works

  • Apply by 1 October in the year before entry. school's words
    “The deadline for submission of the completed means - test form is 1 st October in the year”
  • There may be a home visit. school's words
    “The Bursar, or his representative, is likely to conduct a home visit”
  • You hear in Committee meets in November; parents notified by letter. school's words
    “If the application for the Bursary is successful then the parents will be notified by”
  • Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
    “These are awarded on an annual basis to pupils whose parents are financially eligible and who meet the application requirements.”

Your checklist

  1. 1Register your daughter with the Registrar's Office and contact the Bursar for more information.
  2. 2Complete and submit the means-test form.1 October in the year prior to anticipated entry
  3. 3Expect a possible home visit from the Bursar to check the form.
  4. 4Wait for the Bursary Committee decision; you will be notified by letter.November meeting

Source: the school's bursary policy

Deadlines by entry point

EntryOpensClosesMeans-test formsDecision
11+2026-27—October 2025October 2025—
11+2027-28—October 2026——
13+2027-28—October 2026——
16+2027-28—October 2026——

Frequently asked questions

How much bursary support does St Mary's School Ascot offer?

Bursaries at St Mary's School Ascot are worth up to 90% of fees, depending on household income and assets.

Who qualifies for a bursary at St Mary's School Ascot?

Many bursaries cover 90%+ of fees. 30+ families supported. Catholic girls of talent and promise. Charitable Fund.

How do I apply for a bursary at St Mary's School Ascot?

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 Mary's School Ascot?

Yes, the two are assessed separately: St Mary's School Ascot lists 12 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.