Withington Girls' School bursaries.
Withington Girls' School offers means-tested bursaries. Its published annual spend on fee support is £1m. The next bursary deadline is 26 Nov 2026 (16+ entry).
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- Maximum support
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- Awards made
- £1m
- Annual fee support
- 26 Nov
- Next deadline
Manchester
The bursary programme
- Means-tested
- Yes — assessed on household income and assets
- Annual spend
- £1m a year on fee support
- Eligibility
- Available only for external candidates entering Years 5, 6, 7, and 12. Household income guideline less than £60,000. Applications managed independently by Bursary Assessment Associates.
Source: wgs.org · checked 21 May 2026. Always confirm terms with the school before applying.
Bursary deadlines by entry point
| Entry | Opens | Closes | Means-test forms | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16+2027-28 | — | 26 Nov 2026 | — | — |
| 10+2027-28 | — | 10 Dec 2026 | — | — |
| 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.
Withington Girls' School bursaries: questions parents ask
- When is the Withington Girls' School bursary deadline?
- The next published deadline is 26 Nov 2026 (applications close, 16+ entry). Bursary deadlines often fall before the registration deadline, so start the financial forms early.
- Who qualifies for a bursary at Withington Girls' School?
- Available only for external candidates entering Years 5, 6, 7, and 12. Household income guideline less than £60,000. Applications managed independently by Bursary Assessment Associates.
- Can I get a scholarship and a bursary at Withington Girls' School?
- Yes, the two are assessed separately: Withington Girls' School lists 1 merit scholarship, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.