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Surbiton High School bursaries.

Means-tested bursaries to help with fees.

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Key facts

Means-tested
Yes, on household income and assets

Who qualifies

Available for Year 7 and Sixth Form entries. Families with income less than £100,000 and assets not exceeding £150,000 are likely to be considered. Full… Read more

Available for Year 7 and Sixth Form entries. Families with income less than £100,000 and assets not exceeding £150,000 are likely to be considered. Full bursaries are not offered; parents expected to contribute to fees.

Source: surbitonhigh.com, checked 21 May 2026

Who can apply, and how

From Surbiton High School's own published policy, read on 10 Nov 2026. The school decides every award.

Church School Foundation Bursaries

Means-tested bursaries for low-income families entering the Senior School or Sixth Form, covering part of the fees (not 100%).

Who can apply

  • Open at 11+ and 16+ entry. school's words
    “Bursaries can be awarded for entry into our Senior School or Sixth Form only.”
  • No award above a household income of £100,000. school's words
    “Families with an income of less than £100,000 are likely to be considered for a bursary.”
  • No award with savings or assets above £150,000. school's words
    “Families with assets not exceeding £150,000 (not including the family home) are likely to be considered for a bursary.”
  • Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
    “they are awarded based on academic potential, demonstrated through the entry process, and a subsequent financial assessment.”
  • Both parents' finances are assessed, including separated parents. school's words
    “you will be asked to provide financial details for both parents and any stepparents or partners.”

How it works

  • Applications are assessed by Bursary Administration Limited. school's words
    “The completed application will then be sent to an external company, Bursary Administration Limited (BAL), who will complete a financial assessment and provide a recommendation of support to the School.”
  • Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
    “The value of the Bursary award will be reviewed annually to account for changes in circumstances.”

Your checklist

  1. 1Indicate on the school application form that you would like to apply for a bursary.When completing the application form
  2. 2Sign up to the online Bursary Management Portal and submit an initial application.After the Admissions team invites you
  3. 3Once the school approves your initial application, submit evidence of your income.After initial approval
  4. 4Await the final outcome, based on BAL's financial assessment, entrance examination and interview.

Source: Bursaries | Surbiton High School

Deadlines by entry point

EntryOpensClosesMeans-test formsDecision
16+2027-28—30 Sept 2026——
11+2027-28—7 Oct 2026—February 2027

Named bursaries

Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for a bursary at Surbiton High School?

Available for Year 7 and Sixth Form entries. Families with income less than £100,000 and assets not exceeding £150,000 are likely to be considered. Full bursaries are not offered; parents expected to contribute to fees.

How do I apply for a bursary at Surbiton High 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 Surbiton High School?

Yes, the two are assessed separately: Surbiton High School lists 8 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.