Title says it all, really!
Am considering sitting ds for two local indies (and local GS) at 11+. However, if he was to be offered a place, we'd only be able to take it up with generous financial assistance in the form of e.g. a bursary. I'm a single parent, work as a nurse, rent a flat, don't own etc., so not exactly rolling in assets.
Ds is academically very capable and also sporty/fond of drama etc. I think he would get a lot out these particular schools (and this is not in any way to disparage state - he goes to a great state primary - but I'd like to give him as many options as realistically possible for secondary education). But I am concerned about the reality of a) getting a bursary at all and b) him being a 'bursary kid' at a very wealthy school, iyswim. I don't want to put him under the pressure of applying if it's all likely to be a bit of a pipe-dream/nightmare.
Can anyone out there with experience of having dcs at indie schools on a bursary give me the low-down on the whole process and/or your experiences of being the poorest kids in the place? 
Thanks!