GDST bursary award scheme
30–100% of feesMeans-tested bursaries of 30% to 100% of fees for girls joining in Year 7 or Year 12, assessed centrally by the GDST.
Who can apply
Open at 11+ and 16+ entry. school's words
“We are only able to make bursary awards for pupils joining us in Year 7 and Year 12.”
No award above a household income of £107,500. school's words
“It is highly unlikely that a bursary would be awarded to a family whose annual income is greater than £107,500.”
The largest awards go to households under £49,500. school's words
“Most higher-value bursaries are awarded to pupils from families with a total income of less than £49,500 and who have no capital assets other than their home.”
Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
“We expect that all pupils must achieve the same academic standard in our admissions assessments to be offered a place.”
Register for a place first. school's words
“To apply for a bursary, you must first complete a registration form with Streatham & Clapham High School.”
How it works
Apply by 3 November in the year of entry. school's words
“The deadline for the bursary applications is 3 November 2026 for Year 7 and 16 October 2026 for Year 12.”
Late applications are not considered. school's words
“we will not be able to consider late applications beyond this date.”
You hear in Offers Sent Out Tuesday 2 February 2027. school's words
“Tuesday 2 February 2027 Offers Sent Out”
The award may also cover lunches, uniform, essential trips, travel, a laptop or tablet, music lessons and exam fees. school's words
“if you are in receipt of a bursary award of 95% or more, pupils qualify for additional grants in the form of:”
Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
“bursary awards are subject to an annual re-assessment process that will consider any significant changes in family income or circumstances.”
Your checklist
- 1Complete the school registration form and tick that you wish to apply for a bursary.By 30 October 2026
- 2Wait for the school's email confirming the bursary portal is open.Portal opens mid-September
- 3Submit the bursary application and upload your financial documents to GDST.By 3 November 2026 (Year 7) or 16 October 2026 (Year 12)
Source: the school's bursary policy
