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Wolverhampton Grammar School bursaries.

Means-tested bursaries worth 5–99% of fees.

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Key facts

Support
5–99% of fees
Means-tested
Yes, on household income and assets

Who qualifies

Means-tested fee support for families of children entering Year 7 or Year 12, covering part or nearly all of tuition fees.

Source: wgs.org.uk, checked 10 Nov 2026

Who can apply, and how

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

Means-tested Bursary (assisted places)

5–99% of fees

Means-tested fee support for families of children entering Year 7 or Year 12, covering part or nearly all of tuition fees.

Who can apply

  • Open at 11+ and 16+ entry. school's words
    “Bursaries are currently available only to parents/guardians of children entering at Year 7 and Year 12.”
  • No award above a household income of £90,000. school's words
    “As a guideline, in order to qualify for any level of assistance your household income should not exceed £90,000 per annum.”
  • Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
    “Families of candidates who are successful in our academic assessment are interviewed by senior members of staff such as the Head and Finance Director.”
  • Register for a place first (£60 fee). school's words
    “When you submit your online registration form, you indicate on it that you are applying for a bursary, either full or partial.”
  • Every parent is expected to work unless they can't. school's words
    “where there are two partners, both would be expected to be employed unless one is prevented from doing so through incapacity”

How it works

  • Late applications are not considered. school's words
    “it is unlikely we will be able to offer support to those who apply for assistance outside the main recruitment period.”
  • The means test counts savings, investments and pensions, equity in your home, holidays, cars, home improvements and second homes or land. school's words
    “Significant capital savings and investments would be expected to be used for the payment of school fees, as would equity values in houses.”
  • There may be a home visit. school's words
    “inviting the parents/guardians to the School for an interview and/or visiting the parents/guardians’ home and/or using an external assessment agency”
  • You hear in Year 7: usually within three weeks of the entrance exam, with the offer of a place; Year 12: by the end of March. school's words
    “usually within three weeks of the entrance exam taking place.”
  • Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
    “All bursary awards are subject to annual assessment of parental means and may be varied upwards or downwards depending on parental circumstances.”

Your checklist

  1. 1Tick the bursary box on the online registration form and pay the £60 registration fee.When you register
  2. 2Complete the Statement of Financial Circumstances form (KSB1) and submit it with supporting documents to the Finance Manager.By a date to be advised, before the entrance examination or interview
  3. 3Attend a school meeting if invited after the entrance exam or interview.After entrance exams in January or Sixth Form interviews in the Spring
  4. 4Sign the acceptance form for the place and agree to the bursary conditions.After the bursary offer

Source: the school's bursary policy

Existing Pupils - Change in Family Circumstances

Bursary for current pupils in GCSE/A Level years whose family circumstances suddenly change.

Who can apply

  • For pupils already at the school. school's words
    “Parents/ Guardians with a child at the School whose circumstances suddenly change may apply for a bursary to the Finance Director”

How it works

  • Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
    “Any award given is unlikely to exceed a period of two years and would be subject to annual re-assessment.”

Your checklist

  1. 1Apply to the Finance Director explaining your situation, using the Statement of Financial Circumstances form (KSB1/KSB2).When circumstances suddenly change

Source: the school's bursary policy

Named bursaries

Frequently asked questions

How much bursary support does Wolverhampton Grammar School offer?

Bursaries at Wolverhampton Grammar School are worth 5–99% of fees, depending on household income and assets.

Who qualifies for a bursary at Wolverhampton Grammar School?

Means-tested fee support for families of children entering Year 7 or Year 12, covering part or nearly all of tuition fees.

How do I apply for a bursary at Wolverhampton Grammar 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 Wolverhampton Grammar School?

Yes, the two are assessed separately: Wolverhampton Grammar School lists 8 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.