Financial Support

We believe that everyone has a right to a fantastic education, regardless of their financial position. With this in mind we are proud to offer bursary grants to students who require additional financial support.

How it works

We have two types of bursary available Bursary A and Bursary B

Bursary A

A bursary of up to £1,200 is available to students who are in one or more of the following categories:

  • in care
  • care leavers
  • in receipt of Income Support or Universal Credit in their own right
  • in receipt of Employment and Support Allowance or Universal Credit and Disability Living or Personal Independence Payments in their own right

Bursary B

Annual household income of £25,000 or less

Students who qualify can receive:

  • £300 towards the cost of a bus pass if they live over 2 miles from the school
  • 100% towards the cost of educational visits during the year (purchased by the school not via reimbursement)
  • 100% towards subject text books (purchased by the school not via reimbursement)
  • Contribution towards the cost of attending university interviews and open days – This includes travel on the day, but not overnight accommodation.

For full details including terms and conditions please see our 16-19 Bursary Scheme Policy document.