7+ schools with bursaries?

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Are there any schools that offer bursaries in Y3 ( provided the 7+ exam is passed)?

Yes.

Why do you ask?

I have a son in reception so just wander what are the possibilities later on

Which area are you looking at? London? Most prep schools have bursaries.

Yes, london. how much roughly I would need to pay, if he gets bursary?

Impossible to say, will depend on the full fees, what your salary and assets are as to how much of a bursary you might be offered, how much the school want your child etc etc. In general, just passing the exam will not be enough. Go onto the website of the schools you are interested in, most will indicate if they offer bursaries but not how much or what the criteria are. For that, you will need to speak to the school.

If bursaries are availble, it's usually mentioned in the 'fees' section of the website. If not, a quick call to the school will get you the answer.

There's no way to give an answer to "how much would I need to pay" as each school sets its own income/asset limits, and each has a different amount in the pot for new bursaries each year. Some might prefer to give one large one, others several smaller ones, and it might vary each year depending on the candidates.

You need to work out how much you can afford, and then you will see what size award you need. When you go to look around the school/s on your short list, you also need to make an appointment to see the bursar and find it if they might, in principle, to be able to offer an award that size.

You also need to find out what they are looking for in all 7+ candidates, and what, if anything, else in bursary candidates. Bursaries are offered to prospective pupils they really want - some are looking for academic prowess, others enthusiastic all-rounders.

How does it work in a long term...say if child gets bursary in 7+, will it carry on uear rt o year till they are in yr 6?

Bursaries are usually reviewed each year. You can expect to fill in the financial forms annually, and the bursary can be adjusted upwards or downwards dependening on circumstances.

They are not normally dependant on the pupil's academic progress, but are very likely to be linked to conduct and attitude.

I have a boy at WEstminster under, which has 7+ entry and I think that once in you stay in, subject presumably to ongoing income checks. I think the financial tests are stringent, including a home visit etc.