Help With Fees
50–100% of feesMeans-tested bursaries for day pupils entering Year 7 and above who cannot otherwise afford fees, covering 50% to 100% of fees.
Who can apply
Open at 11+, 12+, 13+, 14+ and 16+ entry. school's words
“We only offer Help with Fees for pupils entering Year 7 and above who are applying for day places.”
Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
“We will invite your child to sit our entrance exam at the school.”
You must attend an open event before the entrance assessment. school's words
“Please note that we cannot consider a bursary application if you have not visited us prior to applying.”
Every parent is expected to work unless they can't. school's words
“if there are two partners, we would expect both to be working in paid employment unless one is prevented from doing so through illness, or because one partner needs to care for very young children or for other dependants.”
Not for families paying full fees for another child elsewhere. school's words
“If you are paying fees to other independent schools we are unlikely to offer you fee assistance unless in exceptional circumstances.”
How it works
- Apply by Sixth Form by 31 October; Year 7 to Year 10 by 1 December.
The means test counts equity in your home, savings, investments and pensions and second homes or land. school's words
“If you have significant savings, assets or investments, or have a lot of equity in your house, we would expect you to use this before we could give help with fees.”
Expect a home visit or video interview. school's words
“Once the offer has been accepted, we arrange a home visit.”
You hear in We consider all applications in the first half of February and will be in touch as soon as we reach a decision. school's words
“February: We consider all applications for help with fees in the first half of February, and we will be in touch as soon as we reach a decision.”
The award may also cover uniform and essential trips. school's words
“For those who need 100% support, we can also contribute towards the cost of uniform and some trips and activities.”
Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
“Every other year we will ask you to complete an annual declaration, confirming that your circumstances have not changed.”
Your checklist
- 1Read the eligibility information to see if you might qualify.Step 1
- 2Visit the school at an Open Event before applying.A few months before applying
- 3Contact the school as soon as possible after your visit.After visiting
- 4Complete the application form, tick the bursary option, then submit the bursary application.By 31 October (Sixth Form) or 1 December (Years 7-10)
- 5Have your child sit the entrance exam.November for Sixth Form, January for Year 7 to Year 10
Source: Bursaries and Help with Fees | St Peter's School