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St Paul's Girls' School bursaries.

Means-tested bursaries worth 5–100% of fees.

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Key facts

Support
5–100% of fees
Means-tested
Yes, on household income and assets

Who qualifies

Published pupil/full-place data: 80 bursary students; 54 full remission; avg remission 91% (2023/24) | Annual pot/total support: Not published as total pot in… Read more

Published pupil/full-place data: 80 bursary students; 54 full remission; avg remission 91% (2023/24) | Annual pot/total support: Not published as total pot in source checked | Full award may cover: May include extras; bursary programme has home visit and annual reassessment | Eligibility: Detailed means testing; bursary reviewed after exams/interviews | Confidence: Hard number

Source: spgs.org, checked 20 May 2026

Who can apply, and how

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

Bursary

5–100% of fees

Means-tested bursaries for students joining at 11+ and 16+ whose parents cannot afford full fees, from partial awards up to full fees.

Who can apply

  • Open at 11+ and 16+ entry. school's words
    “Bursaries are offered for students joining us at both 11+ and 16+”
  • No award above a household income of £150,000. school's words
    “the total household income threshold is £150k (gross), meaning that parents earning a combined total above this amount are unlikely to be considered”
  • Both parents' finances are assessed, including separated parents. school's words
    “Where parents are separated, we may request for separate financial assessments to determine affordability of school fees.”

How it works

  • The means test counts equity in your home and savings, investments and pensions. school's words
    “In addition to household income we consider equity in property, other assets, savings and alternate sources of income”
  • There may be a home visit. school's words
    “You may receive a home visit by the Bursar and a senior member of our academic team to discuss the application in more detail.”
  • You hear in notified at the same time as a place offer. school's words
    “If your child is offered a place, you will be notified at the same time as to whether she will receive a bursary, and for what amount (provisional).”
  • The award may also cover essential trips, travel, music lessons, a laptop or tablet and exam fees. school's words
    “£500 per academic year for school trips and visits”
  • Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
    “We require parents to complete a financial assessment form each year”

Your checklist

  1. 1For 11+ entry, indicate on the application form that you wish to apply for a bursary.By 9am Friday 6 November 2026
  2. 2Complete the bursary application form with the required documentation.Early January 2027
  3. 3Be ready for a possible home visit from the Bursar and a senior member of staff.End of January or early February 2027
  4. 4For 16+ entry, indicate on the application form that you wish to apply for a bursary.By 9am Friday 25 September 2026
  5. 5Submit the 16+ bursary application form and documents.Mid-November 2026
  6. 6Complete the annual income assessment form to confirm the bursary value.May 2027

Source: Bursaries - St Paul's Girls' School (policy dated Updated February 2026)

Unexpected hardship bursary

Bursaries for existing students whose families suffer unexpected financial difficulty and can no longer pay fees in full.

Who can apply

  • For pupils already at the school. school's words
    “We may award a bursary to an existing student if the family has suffered unexpected financial difficulties and parents are no longer able to pay fees in full.”

Source: Bursaries - St Paul's Girls' School (policy dated Updated February 2026)

Deadlines by entry point

EntryOpensClosesMeans-test formsDecision
11+2027-28—6 Nov 2026——

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Frequently asked questions

How much bursary support does St Paul's Girls' School offer?

Bursaries at St Paul's Girls' School are worth 5–100% 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 Paul's Girls' School?

Published pupil/full-place data: 80 bursary students; 54 full remission; avg remission 91% (2023/24) | Annual pot/total support: Not published as total pot in source checked | Full award may cover: May include extras; bursary programme has home visit and annual reassessment | Eligibility: Detailed means testing; bursary reviewed after exams/interviews | Confidence: Hard number

How do I apply for a bursary at St Paul's Girls' School?

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 Paul's Girls' School?

Yes, the two are assessed separately: St Paul's Girls' School lists 4 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.