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Bursary & scholarship finder
Headline bursaries by school
Ranked by household income threshold. Full remission typically means 100% of fees, sometimes with additional support for uniform and travel.
St Paul's School
St Paul's Bursary Fund covers full fees for families under ~£120k adjusted income plus assets test.
100%
max remission
£120k
income threshold
Westminster School
Queen's Scholarships (full remission) + means-tested bursaries; strong academic record required alongside financial need.
100%
max remission
£100k
income threshold
Eton College
New Foundation bursaries cover up to 100% of fees for families under ~£100k; also King's Scholarships for top academic candidates.
100%
max remission
£100k
income threshold
Dulwich College
Free Places programme offers up to 100% fee remission for families under ~£85k household income, means-tested annually.
100%
max remission
£85k
income threshold
City of London School
Free Places Fund offers full fee remission for families under ~£80k.
100%
max remission
£80k
income threshold
Highgate School
Chrysalis Bursary Scheme for full/partial fee assistance; application opens with the main 11+ entry.
100%
max remission
£80k
income threshold
The Manchester Grammar School
Bursary Programme supports families across household-income bands up to ~£60k; around 200 bursary places at any time.
100%
max remission
£60k
income threshold
King Edward's School, Birmingham
Assisted Places scheme (self-funded by the school) for ~30% of intake — strong precedent for means-tested funding in the Midlands.
100%
max remission
£50k
income threshold
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