The Leys School bursaries.
The Leys School offers means-tested bursaries. The next bursary deadline is 9 Oct 2026 (11+ entry).
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- Maximum support
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- Annual fee support
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- Next deadline
Cambridge
The bursary programme
The Leys School offers bursaries but has not published award levels. Ask the bursar for the income thresholds and the typical award.
Bursary deadlines by entry point
| Entry | Opens | Closes | Means-test forms | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11+2027-28 | — | 9 Oct 2026 | — | — |
| 13+2027-28 | — | 9 Oct 2026 | — | — |
| 16+2027-28 | — | 9 Oct 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 Leys School bursaries: questions parents ask
- When is the The Leys School bursary deadline?
- The next published deadline is 9 Oct 2026 (applications close, 11+ entry). Bursary deadlines often fall before the registration deadline, so start the financial forms early.
- Can I get a scholarship and a bursary at The Leys School?
- Yes, the two are assessed separately: The Leys School lists 10 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.