Thank you for registering your child for a Year 7 place in September 2025.

As you have indicated on your Application Form that you require Financial assistance we kindly ask that you read through the information below and tick the boxes to confirm you meet our Bursary conditions.

We will then register your interest for financial assistance.

The School offers Bursary Awards to provide financial assistance to approximately 10 applicants annually who demonstrate exceptional performance in the admissions process.

Bursary conditions:

  • Household Income Limit for applying for a bursary: The total gross household income must not exceed £80,000 per year. This includes, salaries, benefits, investment income, rental income from second properties and any other sources of income. For applicants whose parents live in different households both parent’s income must be declared.
  • Assets: The family must not hold substantial realisable equity in the applicant’s home and ownership or interest in other properties or assets, for example owning a second property/land holding other than the property in which the applicant child lives.
  • Parental Contribution: Both parents are expected to contribute towards school fees unless there are exceptional circumstances that prevent one parent from working or contributing. Consideration will be given to costs associated with other dependants and contributions to siblings' fees at Woodhouse Grove School (but not other schools).
  • Award Range: Bursaries typically cover 10% to 50% of the listed school fees.
  • Financial Eligibility: The School may assess if a family’s lifestyle, such as owning luxury vehicles, taking expensive holidays, or paying school fees for other independent schools, suggests they could adjust their expenses to accommodate school fees. This assessment could influence the family's eligibility for bursary support
  • Exceptional Bursaries: Only two bursaries exceeding 50% are awarded annually to truly exceptional applicants, such as those who achieve the highest score in the Year 7 entrance examination.
  • Family Contribution: All families receiving a bursary are expected to contribute towards the school fees; no 100% bursaries are awarded.
  • Scholarships: Bursaries may be awarded in conjunction with scholarships, allowing for additional financial support for outstanding students.

If you cannot confirm the following statements, please get in touch with our Admissions team who will advise on next steps. Otherwise please tick the following boxes and submit.

Parent Name: *
Applicant Name: *
I confirm that our household income (as defined above) does not exceed £80,000. *
I understand that bursaries typically cover 10-50% of the fees and all parents are expected to make a contribution to fees (a 50% bursary would mean an annual parent contribution of £9765 in 2025/26). *
I do not hold substantial realisable equity in the applicant’s home and ownership or significant interest in other properties or assets. *
I understand the school may assess our family’s lifestyle as part of the application process, which may include a home visit. *
I understand that the offer of a place does not mean a bursary will be awarded. *
I understand that my child will need to excel through the admissions process to be considered for a bursary. *

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