Did you manage to get a bursary?

[Mommybearx]

.. if so could you please share on what basis?

And are you assessed again after the original application and if so when again?

I’ve noticed the deadlines for bursary applications for the year 7 sept 2026 intake is autumn 2025. When would I be reassessed? Annually after that?

Assessed every year. If you actually need the bursary why would that bother you?

It doesn’t bother me

I liked to be informed and plan ahead..

For example if I do end up with a different salary after 1-2 years working up the career ladder; it’s good to estimate when the bursary would reduce or stop all together so that I can make an informed judgement to if that would still be feasible as a lifestyle ie would a salary increase mean I’d very shortly after be paying for an increase in fees which means I’ll still be breaking even….. which makes me think that’s no life for me or my child and may not be the best the route for us

School should be able to share these informations so you can plan ahead.

If the school found out that you had turned down promotion or were not looking for higher paid work that would disqualify you for some bursaries - they may ask “what are you doing to reduce your need for this “

Yes the way it seems is that it’s for people who will remain stagnant eg same house, same job, no holidays etc..

I do have plans to improve my financial circumstances after my current set back (my children are already at the school) - I’m just trying to piece together on if would be feasible with a bursary for 1-2 years and at which point in being in a better situation would I then be require to pay full fees or is there a slight transition of a year where you can atleast become in a surplus position before paying full fees so that I can decide what’s best over all, remaining at the school or just coming out of the independent system.

Remember, bursaries are for the high performing kids so top 10/20% that require the financial support. It’s not enough to just pass the tests-it’s dependent on the level of support you’ll require and the amount & ranking of those applying for financial help.

Going by similar posts on here, some parents are unaware of this and don’t inform their kids of the likelihood of getting a place if you’ll need the full support.

I believe it’ll be an annual assessment to see any significant change in circumstances. Most schools will have a ball park figure on their website.
GL

The amount of bursary awarded will be due to your financial situation. You wouldn’t get a grace period. Bursaries have significantly reduced due to VAT (NME, business rates and NI). Anecdotally they seem to be going to fee payers that could afford the fees last year but can’t anymore. Essentially buying students. Also schools have to be seen to be impacting a number of pupils, eg 10x 10% impacts more families than 1x 100%.

With VAT most schools are now prioritising bursaries for existing pupils so they don't have to leave etc.
Every indy school is different, that's the whole point, so best thing is to contact the bursar at the school/s you are interested in and ask them.

Talk to the school. We weren’t eligible for a bursary but my son has two scholarships. Your school may be able to come up with an agreement to help you, especially as your children are there already.

Sorry I didn’t read your last post correctly!

Speak with the bursar about this personally as each school is different- they’ll have different types of funding available and different expectations.

Alternatively, speak with the assessment company for the school. They’ll give you impartial advice on what would usually happen in these circumstances. For e.g would they expect you to start paying in full at the next term/ from the next assessment period (although the bursar would give you factual info for this). As some schools allocate a set funding for the reductions (academic year) and don’t change in that period.

Thanks had a positive and transparent chat with the school!