Houseroom
Track my schools

Westminster School bursaries.

Means-tested bursaries worth up to 100% of fees.

School profileScholarships

Key facts

Support
Up to 100% of fees
Means-tested
Yes, on household income and assets
Annual support
£2m

Who qualifies

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… Read more

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

Who can apply, and how

From Westminster School's own published policy, read on 10 Nov 2026. The school decides every award.

Westminster Bursaries

Up to 100% of fees

Means-tested bursaries of up to 100% of day fees for pupils joining Westminster Under School or Westminster School at 11+, 13+ and 16+.

Who can apply

  • Open at 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry. school's words
    “Means-tested bursaries of up to 100% of day fees are available for day places and are awarded to pupils according to individual needs at the 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry points.”
  • Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
    “As with all other entrants, pupils hoping to benefit from a bursary need to first gain a place at the Under School on academic merit”

How it works

  • Expect a home visit or video interview. school's words
    “Home visits: these will take place either physically or virtually as part of the bursary application process.”
  • The award may also cover uniform and travel. school's words
    “When a full bursary is awarded, it will cover the cost of uniform, travel to school, equipment, books, and compulsory school expeditions.”
  • Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
    “All bursaries awarded by the School are subject to annual review and could be increased or decreased if financial circumstances change.”

Your checklist

  1. 1Indicate your intent to apply for a bursary when you register online; an eligibility check follows.At the point of registration
  2. 2Complete the Part A initial assessment once eligibility is confirmed.Once eligibility has been confirmed
  3. 3Complete the Part B in-depth assessment if Part A indicates you may be eligible.Once ISEB outcomes are known (11+)

Source: Westminster Scholarships & Bursaries | Financial Support

George Herbert Hardship Fund

Temporary means-tested help for parents of current pupils who suffer a significant and unexpected change in financial circumstances.

Who can apply

  • For pupils already at the school. school's words
    “The School may be able to offer temporary financial assistance to parents of pupils already at the School who suffer a significant and unexpected change of financial circumstances”

Your checklist

  1. 1Direct your enquiry to the Bursar's Department.

Source: Westminster Scholarships & Bursaries | Financial Support

Deadlines by entry point

EntryOpensClosesMeans-test formsDecision
11+2027-28————

Named bursaries

Frequently asked questions

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 go to 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

How do I apply for a bursary at Westminster School?

Register for a place, then return the school's financial form with P60s or tax returns and bank statements before the bursary deadline. Many schools make a home visit, and awards are reviewed each year.

Can I get a scholarship and a bursary at Westminster School?

Yes, the two are assessed separately: Westminster School lists 5 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.