Westminster School bursaries.
Westminster School offers means-tested bursaries worth up to 100% of fees. Its published annual spend on fee support is £2m.
- 100%
- Maximum support
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- Awards made
- £2m
- Annual fee support
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- Next deadline
Westminster
The bursary programme
- Support level
- Up to 100% of fees
- Means-tested
- Yes — assessed on household income and assets
- Annual spend
- £2m a year on fee support
- Eligibility
- Published pupil/full-place data: Not published in source checked | Annual pot/total support: Approx. £2.0m per year to pupils at Under School and Great School | Full award may cover: Full bursary covers uniform, equipment and compulsory expeditions | Eligibility: 13+ bursaries can be harder if coming from fee-paying prep without support | Confidence: £ data
Source: westminster.org.uk · checked 20 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.
Westminster School bursaries: questions parents ask
- How much bursary support does Westminster School offer?
- Bursaries at Westminster 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 Westminster School?
- Published pupil/full-place data: Not published in source checked | Annual pot/total support: Approx. £2.0m per year to pupils at Under School and Great School | Full award may cover: Full bursary covers uniform, equipment and compulsory expeditions | Eligibility: 13+ bursaries can be harder if coming from fee-paying prep without support | Confidence: £ data
- Can I get a scholarship and a bursary at Westminster School?
- Yes, the two are assessed separately: Westminster School lists 3 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.