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So sorry to hear this OP, how disappointing to come so close. As others have said, you did all you could.

They told us the cut off is abut 50k here.

Hi there, good luck with it all. I'm just thinking about primary schools now, this might sound stupid but do all private schools offer bursaries at primary school level? Trying to work some things out!

Thank you x

For one child they say at this school. if you are earning £65K + then you wouldn't be considered at all.

Does anyone have any idea what sort of upper earning threashold there is in order to qualify for a bursery? I know it'll differ, but I would imagine that even high earners would be stretched by 3 kids at 27,000 a year schools.

We couldn't do 2, yet we seem to be earning reasonably.

So sorry! But you did your best, and so, it seems, did the school. No one could do more.

Thank you. It's a disappointment of course, but yep, we tried. The current school dc is at is is absolutely fine, it just would have just been a wonderful opportunity, and to have passed a tricky entrance test as well... Bugger. <stop sobbing at desk>

Aww thats a real shame. I am sorry. At least you know you tried and so did they by the sound of it. They didnt just say no at the first instance. You all gave it your best shot.

I am sorry.

Just been informed that although they have tried, they cannot do it - not sustainable for the next four years. Disappointed. The one offered was just not enough. Still, at least we gave it a go

Gosh - Can't believe you are still waiting. No news is good news though.

Fingers crossed.

they certainly seem keen but who knows? it's all about the money in the pot

I do hope so. Have been looking for your update a couple of times today..

contacted them today....still working on it. Should definitely know by Monday. I think this is good!

I am a bit frazzled - yes I think I will just wait now...it's has be to friday at the latest. Is it good it's taking this long though.... ??

Oh dear - bet your nerves are frazzeld with all this waiting. They may perhaps need another meeting with the governers - hence the wait.

Could you email them?

still no news. They will have to let us knw by Friday, as we have to accept/reject by Monday!

aw! I will defnitely update when I know what's happening

Good luck OP, thanks for updating, having been checking back all day!

They have said they will reassess and have extended the deadline for us...eek!

Any news yet??? Keeping it all crossed for you

I was gutted when my DS did not get a bursary. However, he loves the school he ended up going to and I am more pleased with it than I ever imagined.

I got a good thing in the end, just not what I wanted at the time.

I will No other schools. This is the one we want!

Let us know.......

One bursar said to me, "oh please don't worry about the annual review, unless you win the lottery or something. It's just a formality."

Really really hoping it's good news.
If not, are there other schools you could apply to??

Good luck,

I think it depends how far apart you are. I would be very nervous about having my finances at the mercy of the school. I would only consider it if the level of bursary was assured for the rest of my child's time there. Applying every year and or having my child's performance at school taken into consideration would put me off.