Bursaries

Bursaries are available at both 11+ (Year 7) entry to the Senior School and 16+ (Year 12) entry to the Sixth Form.

All bursaries are means-tested and are based on both parents' income and assets. As a general guide, households with a gross annual income of less than £59,000 would typically qualify for financial assistance with fees. The level of award may cover from 10% up to 100% of school fees and will be determined by both parental need (means-testing) and school funds available, but a strong academic performance in the Entrance Examination is also required (or for Sixth Form bursaries, we require a strong academic performance at GCSE). A Bursary can stand alone or supplement Scholarships.

Bursary applications are accepted from 1 September - end November, for entry the following September. We are unable to offer Bursaries or Scholarships in our Infant & Junior Division.

For more information on bursary applications, or to request a Bursary Application (KSB1) Form, please speak to the Admissions Department on 01625 260000 or email: admissions@kingsmac.co.uk

11+ Bursaries

Detailed financial information is required to support a bursary application and an applicant will need to complete a KSB1 form in advance of the Entrance Examination. A home visit will also be undertaken. All information is, of course, kept strictly confidential.

Each award is assessed on an individual basis and is reviewed annually in the light of changes in parental circumstances. The award is tenable throughout the holder’s career in the Senior School subject to good conduct and progress.

The level of award may range from 10% - 100% of school fees, and will be determined by means-testing, school funds available, and academic performance in the Entrance Examination. Please note that the number of applications for bursaries always exceeds the funds available.

Bursaries are awarded in February, for entry to the school the following September. The deadline for bursary applications is the end of November (prior to the 11+ Entrance Examination in January).

16+ (Sixth Form) Bursaries

King’s offers a number of means-tested bursaries for external applicants to our Sixth Form. Our Quincentenary Bursary Scheme (QBS), which was formed in 2002, has helped fund more than 50 pupils to attend our Sixth Form. In addition, we have a small number of other bursaries dedicated to funding Sixth Form places (see below).

All applicants will need to complete a KSB1 form prior to the end of November (of Year 11). Detailed financial information is required to support a bursary application and a home visit will be undertaken. All information is kept strictly confidential and candidates must also show strong academic potential in their GCSE results, typically achieving grade 7s and above. Each award is tenable for the two years of Sixth Form, subject to good conduct and progress. Awards are reviewed annually in the light of changes in parental circumstances.

Alex Anderson

For entry in to Year 12, we are able to offer the Alex Anderson Bursaries, in memory of a former pupil. This will assist an external candidate wishing to join King's Sixth Form who is able to demonstrate strong academic potential as well as an ability to make a contribution to the school in other areas such as sport and/or music, as Alex himself did.

To apply, please request a KSB1 form from the Admissions Department and ensure that the completed form is returned by November (of Year 11). All applicants will be considered in terms of their financial need, academic potential and ability to contribute to the school in other areas such as sport and/or music. Each award is assessed on an individual basis and may be up to full remission of fees. The award is tenable for the two years of Sixth Form, subject to good conduct and progress.

QBS Bursaries

We are delighted to offer the Quincentenary Bursary Fund, which was established on the 500 year anniversary of the School. It will assist a number of external candidates wishing to join King’s Sixth Form. Applicants must be able to demonstrate strong academic potential as well as an ability to make a contribution to the school in other areas such as sport, music, the arts, debating, etc.

To apply, please request a KSB1 form from the Admissions Department and ensure that the completed form is returned by November (of Year 11).

Thorneycroft Rugby

For entry in to Year 12, we also offer the Thorneycroft Rugby Bursary. It will assist an external candidate wishing to join King's Sixth Form who is able to demonstrate strong academic potential as well as make a contribution to the school’s rugby team.

To apply, please request a TRB1 form from the Admissions Department and ensure that the completed form along with a covering letter detailing current sporting success is returned by November (of Year 11). All applicants will be considered in terms of their financial need, academic potential, sporting ability and potential contribution to the rugby team. The award is tenable throughout the holder’s career in the Sixth Form subject to good conduct and progress.

Contact Admissions

If you have any questions please contact us.

t 01625 260000
e admissions@kingsmac.co.uk

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