Bursaries are means-tested and parents on low incomes can receive a discount of up to 100% on tuition fees. The College also takes into account compassionate and other relevant circumstances in deciding on the level of support.

Bursaries are awarded approximately six months before the start of the academic year to which the bursaries relate. Bursaries are subject to annual review and parents may be asked to provide updated financial information. The annual review may result in bursaries being increased or decreased.

Parents who are intending to apply for bursarial support must submit their request when completing the Provisional Registration Form.

The deadline for bursary applications is 31 October of the year preceding the entry year.

For more information about how to apply for a bursary, please see our Bursary Policy.

Alternatively, email us at admissions@bradfieldcollege.org.uk.

BURSARY POLICY AND APPLICATION PROCESS

 

CEA & FCO Funding

 

To qualify for full CEA or equivalent funding, families are required to contribute at least 10% of the boarding fees.

Bradfield operates a means-tested approach to bridge the gap between this contribution and the CEA or equivalent funding.  This ensures support is allocated to those who genuinely need it.  In practice, most families who apply qualify for full means-tested assistance, making Bradfield more accessible and equitable.

 

Scholarship & bursary dates for 2027 entry
6 October 2026Closing date for 13+ Sports Scholarship entries

Closing date for all Sixth Form (16+) Scholarship entries
30 October 2026
Closing date for Bursary applications
7 November 2026Sixth Form Assessment Day
10 November 202616+ Sports Scholarship Assessment

16+ Music & Art Scholarship Assessment

16+ Drama Scholarship Assessment
12 November 202616+ Stevens Academic Scholarship
14 November 2026
Round One Assessment for 13+ Sports Scholarship
14 December 2026Closing date for 13+ Scholarships entries (Music, Art & Design, Drama, Dr Gray All Rounder & Stevens Academic)
1 February 202713+ Girls Sports Scholarship Final Assessment
2 February 202713+ Music Scholarship

13+ Boys Sports Scholarship Final Assessment

13+ Drama Scholarship
4 February 202713+ Dr Gray All Rounder Scholarship
4 February 202713+ Art & Design Scholarship
22-24 February 202713+ Stevens Academic Scholarship
30 March 2027Bursary decisions communicated to parents