Opening Doors to Opportunity
The majority of our available funds are spent on Means-tested Bursaries, which allow talented young people the opportunity of an outstanding Brentwood education, whose circumstances mean it would not be possible on financial grounds.
Bursaries are available up to and including 100% of tuition fees, with additional support for extras available too. We currently have over 120 students who receive Means-tested Bursaries, with almost 60 having fully funded places.
To apply for a Means-tested Bursary you will first need to register for a place here at Brentwood. When you register, you will need to indicate on the online registration form if you wish to apply for a Bursary and/or Scholarship(s).
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Recognising Your Potential
For 2025 entry at 11+ (Year 7) and 16+ (Year 12)
11+ Bursary Awards: 11+ Bursary applications must be completed and submitted by 1st November 2024. Candidates must perform exceptionally well in the entrance assessment to be considered for an Academic Bursary. For Specialist Bursary awards, candidates must pass the entrance assessment and be successful in their scholarship application in one or more of the specialist areas of Chess, Dance, Drama, Music and Sport. Candidates may apply for up to three Specialist Bursaries.
16+ Bursary Awards: 16+ Bursary applications must be completed and submitted by 7th November 2024. Bursaries are awarded on academic grounds via an academic essay, predicted grades and interview, and on specialist grounds via our Specialist Scholarship assessment process in the areas of Art, Dance, Drama, Music and Sport. Candidates may apply for up to two Specialist Bursaries.
I received a Bursary for my two years in the Sixth Form at Brentwood and I wouldn't have been able to attend without it. I am currently at the University of Exeter and I'm about to start a placement in France as part of my third year of the course. Despite coming from a different background to most of my peers at Brentwood School, I never felt judged and I was able to develop a lot of good friendships, and I will treasure my experience at Brentwood forever.
Transformational Bursaries
Each year, we offer a number of transformational Means-tested Bursaries at 11+ and 16+ to bright, deserving students whose parents or guardians cannot afford the full fees. This is per the School’s charitable purpose.
We ask parents who wish to apply for a Bursary to complete a confidential online financial assessment form. The form requires full information about the family’s financial circumstances, with supporting documentation to be completed by 1st November for 11+ applicants and 7th November for 16+. We use an independent company, Bursary Administration Ltd (BAL), to review and assess Bursary applications.
For me, it is incredibly rewarding to see our Bursary students not only thriving here, but moving on from Brentwood School with confidence and excitement. Our Bursary students exemplify the school’s values and their hard work and passion never fails to impress me. What we are doing is genuinely life-changing.
Supporting Excellence
We provide Bursaries to support students who would benefit from the first-class education and learning opportunities we offer. The average Bursary award was 84% of fees and over 9% of our students receive such assistance.
Understandably, we expect our Bursary students to act as role models and to remain committed to their subjects throughout their time at the school. Click below to find out more.
Brentwood School and the London Fee Assistance Consortium
Brentwood School is a proud member of The London Fee Assistance Consortium (LFAC) and supports the group’s ongoing ambition to raise awareness of the financial support available to students hoping to attend one of the top schools in and around London.
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