John Whitgift Foundation Bursary
Up to 100% of feesMeans-tested bursaries for day pupils who do well in entrance assessments, covering up to 100% of Whitgift School fees.
Who can apply
Open at 10+, 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry. school's words
“Providing that a candidate in the entrance assessments at 11+ and Sixth Form (as well as 10+ and 13+) has done extremely well”
No award above a household income of £85,000. school's words
“We welcome applications from families whose overall annual income fall below £85,000 per year.”
Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
“Bursaries are means-tested and based on both financial need and highest performance on the entrance exams.”
Register for a place first. school's words
“Please remember that you also need to register your child for the entrance assessments directly with the school.”
Both parents' finances are assessed, including separated parents. school's words
“This is usually calculated as the total income (before tax) from all sources for both parents.”
How it works
- Apply by Friday 20 November 2026.
The means test counts equity in your home and savings, investments and pensions. school's words
“Your family’s assets, including equity in property assets, cash at the bank, other types of investments or any external pay-outs due during the year of the assessment.”
You apply online through secure bursary portal. school's words
“you will do this by being given access to our secure bursary portal”
You hear in Notified at the same time as the offer of a school place. school's words
“Successful Bursary Award recipients will be notified at the same time as the offer of a school place.”
Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
“However, you will be re-assessed each year and reviewed by John Whitgift Foundation to ensure you still qualify for a bursary.”
Source: Bursaries - Whitgift School