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Wetherby Senior School bursaries.

Means-tested bursaries to help with fees.

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Key facts

Means-tested
Yes, on household income and assets

Who qualifies

Bursaries widen access by supporting boys who could not otherwise attend or to remain after family circumstances change. Applications at 11+, 13+ (after place… Read more

Bursaries widen access by supporting boys who could not otherwise attend or to remain after family circumstances change. Applications at 11+, 13+ (after place secured), and 16+ entry, processed by Gold Standard Charitable Trust.

Source: wetherbysenior.co.uk, checked 10 May 2026

Who can apply, and how

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

Means-Tested Bursaries

Means-tested bursaries to enable boys to join Wetherby Senior who could not otherwise do so, or to stay if family circumstances change.

Who can apply

  • Open at 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry. school's words
    “Applicants for 11+, 16+ or Occasional Place entry should indicate their intention to request a bursary when they submit their application.”
  • Register for a place first. school's words
    “Applicants for 13+ entry should apply after securing a place at Wetherby Senior.”

How it works

  • Apply by 13+ applications must be submitted by the start of the Spring Term prior to a boy joining in Year 9.
  • Applications are assessed by Gold Standard Charitable Trust (GSCT). school's words
    “Bursaries are subject to a detailed means test by the Gold Standard Charitable Trust (GSCT), which administers bursaries at all Inspired UK schools.”

Your checklist

  1. 1For 11+, 16+ or Occasional Place entry, say you intend to request a bursary when you submit your admissions application.When submitting the admissions application
  2. 2For 13+ entry, secure a place at Wetherby Senior first, then apply for a bursary.After securing a place
  3. 3Submit the 13+ bursary application by the start of the Spring Term before Year 9 entry.By the start of the Spring Term prior to joining in Year 9

Source: Scholarships | Wetherby Senior School

Deadlines by entry point

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

Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for a bursary at Wetherby Senior School?

Bursaries widen access by supporting boys who could not otherwise attend or to remain after family circumstances change. Applications at 11+, 13+ (after place secured), and 16+ entry, processed by Gold Standard Charitable Trust.

How do I apply for a bursary at Wetherby Senior 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 Wetherby Senior School?

Yes, the two are assessed separately: Wetherby Senior School lists 2 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.