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The New School bursaries.

The New School offers means-tested bursaries worth up to 100% of fees.

100%
Maximum support
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Awards made
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Annual fee support
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Next deadline

The bursary programme

Support level
Up to 100% of fees
Means-tested
Yes — assessed on household income and assets
Eligibility
The school is non-fee paying so income is not a barrier to education.

Source: thenewschool.org.uk · checked 9 May 2026. Always confirm terms with the school before applying.

How bursary applications work

  1. Register your child for a place before the registration deadline — a bursary is applied for alongside, not instead.
  2. Complete the school's financial form (some schools use an external assessor) with P60s, tax returns, bank and savings statements.
  3. Many schools arrange a home visit between the assessment and the offer.
  4. The bursary decision usually arrives with, or shortly after, the offer — before you must accept.
  5. Awards are reassessed each year, so a change in circumstances can change the award.

The New School bursaries: questions parents ask

How much bursary support does The New School offer?
Bursaries at The New 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.
Who qualifies for a bursary at The New School?
The school is non-fee paying so income is not a barrier to education.
Can I get a scholarship and a bursary at The New School?
Yes, the two are assessed separately: The New School lists 1 merit scholarship, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.

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