In short
The Means-tested Bursary at The King's School, Chester is a means-tested bursary, worth up to 100% of fees.
Who can apply for the Means-tested Bursary?
- Families with financial need, means-tested based on net disposable income.
- Typically 30-40 applications for Year 7 with 4-5 families helped.
What is the Means-tested Bursary worth?
Worth up to 100% of fees, as published by The King's School, Chester.
- Means-tested bursaries from 5-100% of fees available for Year 7 and Sixth Form entry.
- Over £550,000 spent annually supporting over 60 families.
- Typically 8% of Senior School pupils receive support.
- Gross annual household income typically below £60,000.
How do you apply for the Means-tested Bursary?
- Applicants sit the Bursary Entrance Assessment, then top performers go to a Financial Review and informal interview with the Head
- amount is set by financial need.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Means-tested Bursary at The King's School, Chester worth?
It is worth up to 100% of fees.
Who can apply for the Means-tested Bursary?
Families with financial need, means-tested based on net disposable income. Typically 30-40 applications for Year 7 with 4-5 families helped.
How do you apply for the Means-tested Bursary?
Applicants sit the Bursary Entrance Assessment, then top performers go to a Financial Review and informal interview with the Head; amount is set by financial need.
Source: kingschester.co.uk, checked 4 Nov 2026