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Wycombe Abbey bursaries.

Means-tested bursaries worth 10–100% of fees.

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Key facts

Support
10–100% of fees
Means-tested
Yes, on household income and assets
Awards made
10 in 2025

Who qualifies

Means-tested. Application deadline 1 Sep prior to entry year. Registration fee waivable for full bursary applicants. Contact Director of Admissions for details.

Source: wycombeabbey.com, checked 21 May 2026

Who can apply, and how

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

Bursaries

Up to 100% of fees

Means-tested bursaries for academically able new entrants at Years 7, 9 and 12, covering up to 100% of fees.

Who can apply

  • Open at 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry. school's words
    “Bursaries may be made available to parents/guardians of pupils entering years 7, 9 and 12.”
  • Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
    “Candidates must also meet the academic requirements and perform well in the assessment process.”
  • Register for a place first (£420 fee, which the school may waive). school's words
    “should indicate their requirement when they register for a place at the School”
  • 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”
  • Both parents' finances are assessed, including separated parents. school's words
    “in general, the financial circumstances of both parents/guardians will be assessed.”

How it works

  • Apply by 1 September in the year before entry. school's words
    “the Closing Date for submission of the bursary applications is 1 September in the academic year prior to entry”
  • Late applications are not considered. school's words
    “A Bursary application will not be considered after this date.”
  • The means test counts equity in your home, savings, investments and pensions, holidays, cars, second homes or land, home improvements and lifestyle spending. 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”
  • Expect a home visit or video interview. school's words
    “BAL will contact parents to arrange a financial interview”
  • Applications are assessed by Bursary Administration Limited. school's words
    “Bursary Administration Limited (BAL)”
  • The award may also cover essential trips and uniform. school's words
    “We also offer additional assistance to recipients of bursaries to help cover the cost of co - curricular activities, uniform costs and educational trips.”
  • Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
    “All Bursar ies are reviewed annually”

Your checklist

  1. 1Contact Admissions to register your interest in a bursary and register your child for a place.When registering for a place
  2. 2Complete the online bursary form with supporting documents.By 1 September before entry
  3. 3Attend a financial interview arranged by Bursary Administration Limited.After initial school review
  4. 4Wait for the Bursary Committee decision on your place and bursary.After assessment
  5. 5Sign the acceptance letter and acknowledge any bursary conditions.After offer

Source: the school's bursary policy (policy dated November 2024)

Change in Family Circumstances

Help for existing families facing sudden or unforeseen financial change, to complete the current stage of education.

Who can apply

  • For pupils already at the school. school's words
    “Existing parents who wish to discuss the possibility of assistance with fees should contact the Director of Finance in the first instance.”

Your checklist

  1. 1Contact the Director of Finance to discuss assistance.In the first instance

Source: the school's bursary policy (policy dated November 2024)

Deadlines by entry point

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

Named bursaries

Frequently asked questions

How much bursary support does Wycombe Abbey offer?

Bursaries at Wycombe Abbey are worth 10–100% of fees, depending on household income and assets. It made 10 awards in 2025. Full-fee places go to families on the lowest incomes.

Who qualifies for a bursary at Wycombe Abbey?

Means-tested. Application deadline 1 Sep prior to entry year. Registration fee waivable for full bursary applicants. Contact Director of Admissions for details.

How do I apply for a bursary at Wycombe Abbey?

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 Wycombe Abbey?

Yes, the two are assessed separately: Wycombe Abbey lists 5 merit scholarships, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.