Bursary (Means Tested Fee Assistance)
Up to 110% of feesMeans-tested discount on school fees for new applicants and, after a significant change in circumstances, existing pupils.
Who can apply
Open at 13+, 14+ and 16+ entry. school's words
“( Fourth F orm and Lower Fifth entrants) in the year before the proposed entry date.”
Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
“need to fulfil the same entrance criteria as described elsewhere.”
Register for a place first. school's words
“All candidates seeking assistance with fees should be registered with the School”
Every parent is expected to work unless they can't. school's words
“where there are two partners, we normally expect them both to be employed”
Both parents' finances are assessed, including separated parents. school's words
“In cases of separation, the contribution made by the non - resident parent.”
Not for families paying full fees for another child elsewhere. school's words
“contributions to siblings’ Uppingham (but not other school) fees”
How it works
- Apply by 30 September (Lower Sixth entrants) or 31 December (Fourth Form and Lower Fifth entrants) in the year before entry.
The means test counts equity in your home, savings, investments and pensions, holidays, cars, second homes or land and lifestyle spending. school's words
“Frequent or expensive holidays , new or luxury cars , expensive activities”
There may be a home visit. school's words
“parents or guardians may be asked to meet, in their home, with a school representative”
Applications are assessed by Finance Director. school's words
“The Finance Director assesses all applications”
You hear in Lower Sixth awards confirmed at the beginning of December in the year before entry. school's words
“Bursary awards for Lower Sixth entrants will be confirmed at the same time as places are confirmed, at the beginning of December in the year before proposed entry.”
The award may also cover essential trips. school's words
“we will try to support pupils on the most significant bursaries to attend such trips”
Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
“All awards are reviewed at least annually”
Your checklist
- 1Read the Bursaries Policy carefully, especially the assessment considerations, before applying.Before applying
- 2Register your child and tell the School you are applying for a bursary.As part of the registration process
- 3Request and complete the Confidential Statement of Financial Circumstances (blue form).After registering
- 4Return the blue form with documentary evidence to the Finance Director.30 September (Lower Sixth) or 31 December (Fourth Form, Lower Fifth) the year before entry
- 5Be ready for a possible home meeting with a school representative.During assessment
Source: the school's bursary policy (policy dated Draft updated April 2019, July 2021)