The John Lyon School bursaries.
The John Lyon School offers means-tested bursaries worth up to 100% of fees. The next bursary deadline is 31 Oct 2026 (11+ entry).
- 100%
- Maximum support
- —
- Awards made
- —
- Annual fee support
- 31 Oct
- Next deadline
The bursary programme
- Support level
- Up to 100% of fees
- Means-tested
- Yes — assessed on household income and assets
- Eligibility
- Published pupil/full-place data: Not published | Annual pot/total support: Not published as total pot | Full award may cover: Not specified in source checked | Eligibility: Applicants already in independent school may be excluded unless on 100% bursary; borough restrictions in eligibility note | Confidence: Policy published
Source: johnlyon.org · checked 14 May 2026. Always confirm terms with the school before applying.
Bursary deadlines by entry point
| Entry | Opens | Closes | Means-test forms | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11+2027-28 | — | 31 Oct 2026 | 16 Nov 2026 | — |
| 13+2027-28 | — | 31 Oct 2026 | 16 Nov 2026 | — |
How bursary applications work
- Register your child for a place before the registration deadline — a bursary is applied for alongside, not instead.
- Complete the school's financial form (some schools use an external assessor) with P60s, tax returns, bank and savings statements.
- Many schools arrange a home visit between the assessment and the offer.
- The bursary decision usually arrives with, or shortly after, the offer — before you must accept.
- Awards are reassessed each year, so a change in circumstances can change the award.
The John Lyon School bursaries: questions parents ask
- How much bursary support does The John Lyon School offer?
- Bursaries at The John Lyon School are worth up to 100% of fees, depending on household income and assets. Full-fee places are available for families on the lowest incomes.
- When is the The John Lyon School bursary deadline?
- The next published deadline is 31 Oct 2026 (applications close, 11+ entry). Bursary deadlines often fall before the registration deadline, so start the financial forms early.
- Who qualifies for a bursary at The John Lyon School?
- Published pupil/full-place data: Not published | Annual pot/total support: Not published as total pot | Full award may cover: Not specified in source checked | Eligibility: Applicants already in independent school may be excluded unless on 100% bursary; borough restrictions in eligibility note | Confidence: Policy published
- Can I get a scholarship and a bursary at The John Lyon School?
- Yes, the two are assessed separately: The John Lyon School lists 8 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.