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Worth 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

Means-tested financial support offered to eligible parents/guardians, potentially covering full tuition fees based on financial, compassionate, or other circumstances.

Source: worthschool.org.uk, checked 21 May 2026

Who can apply, and how

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

Bursaries

Means-tested financial support for families who would otherwise be unable to afford the fees.

How it works

  • Applications are assessed by Bursary Administration Ltd (BAL). school's words
    “Worth uses an independent company, Bursary Administration Ltd (BAL), to review and assess applications for financial support.”
  • Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
    “All awards are subject to an annual reassessment of parental means and may be increased, reduced or withdrawn depending on changes in family circumstances or the School’s available funds.”

Source: Financial help | admissions independent school Sussex | Worth School

Hardship awards

Means-tested support for existing families facing significant and unexpected changes in circumstances causing temporary financial difficulty.

Who can apply

  • For pupils already at the school. school's words
    “means-tested financial support (“hardship awards”) may be available to assist existing families facing significant and unexpected changes in their circumstances that lead to temporary financial difficulties.”

Source: Financial help | admissions independent school Sussex | Worth School

Deadlines by entry point

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

Named bursaries

Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for a bursary at Worth School?

Means-tested financial support offered to eligible parents/guardians, potentially covering full tuition fees based on financial, compassionate, or other circumstances.

How do I apply for a bursary at Worth 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 Worth School?

Yes, the two are assessed separately: Worth School lists 12 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.