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The Abbey 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

Means-tested fee discounts for Senior School students who would benefit significantly from an Abbey education but could not otherwise afford it.

Source: theabbey.co.uk, checked 10 Nov 2026

Who can apply, and how

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

Bursaries

Means-tested fee discounts for Senior School students who would benefit significantly from an Abbey education but could not otherwise afford it.

How it works

  • Apply by Friday 30 October in relation to a place for the following September.
  • Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
    “All bursaries are reviewed on an annual basis.”

Your checklist

  1. 1Email the Head of Finance and Resources to say a bursary may be needed.
  2. 2Make sure your bursary application is received by the deadline.Friday 30 October for a place the following September

Source: The Abbey | Fees & Bursaries | Independent girls school

Deadlines by entry point

EntryOpensClosesMeans-test formsDecision
11+2027-28—27 Sept 2024——

Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for a bursary at The Abbey School?

Means-tested fee discounts for Senior School students who would benefit significantly from an Abbey education but could not otherwise afford it.

How do I apply for a bursary at The Abbey 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 The Abbey School?

Yes, the two are assessed separately: The Abbey School lists 6 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.