University College School bursaries.
University College School offers means-tested bursaries worth 95–100% of fees. It made 60 bursary awards. Its published annual spend on fee support is £1.2m.
- 100%
- Maximum support
- 60
- Awards made
- £1.2m
- Annual fee support
- —
- Next deadline
The bursary programme
- Support level
- 95–100% of fees
- Means-tested
- Yes — assessed on household income and assets
- Awards made
- 60
- Annual spend
- £1.2m a year on fee support
- Eligibility
- Published pupil/full-place data: Around 60 pupils on bursaries | Annual pot/total support: Around £1.2m per annum on income-related bursaries | Full award may cover: Academic trips free for full bursary holders; reduced support for other trips | Eligibility: Means-tested | Confidence: Hard number
Source: isc.co.uk · 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 | — | — | — | — |
Named bursaries and fee-support schemes
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.
University College School bursaries: questions parents ask
- How much bursary support does University College School offer?
- Bursaries at University College School are worth 95–100% 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 University College School?
- Published pupil/full-place data: Around 60 pupils on bursaries | Annual pot/total support: Around £1.2m per annum on income-related bursaries | Full award may cover: Academic trips free for full bursary holders; reduced support for other trips | Eligibility: Means-tested | Confidence: Hard number
- Can I get a scholarship and a bursary at University College School?
- Yes, the two are assessed separately: University College School lists 5 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.