Scholarships and Bursaries

Northbourne Park is committed to making an independent education accessible. Bursaries, scholarships and discounts are available to both day and boarding families, and we encourage any family considering the school to speak with us about what may be possible.


 

Bursaries

A bursary is a means-tested award that reduces the cost of fees for families who need financial assistance. Bursaries are available to both day and boarding pupils.

The process is straightforward and handled with complete confidentiality. Families complete a financial circumstances form, assessed by the Head Teacher and Finance Manager. Replies are usually swift once the supporting evidence has been received.

Mr Mark Hammond, our Head Teacher, is always happy to speak personally with families who would like to discuss their circumstances before or during the application process. No family should feel uncertain about making an enquiry.

How to apply

To begin a bursary application, contact us directly. We will share the financial circumstances form and supporting guidance, and talk you through what is required.

 Contact us to discuss a bursary.


 

Scholarships

Scholarships recognise particular ability and potential in specific areas. They are available from Year 3 upwards, for both internal pupils and external applicants joining the school. Families wishing to apply for a Year 3 scholarship may do so during Year 2.

 

What scholarships are available?

Northbourne Park School offers scholarships in three areas:

Academic

Awarded to pupils who demonstrate high ability in standardised assessments and scholarship examinations.

Sport

For pupils who show particular aptitude, commitment and potential in one or more sports.

Creative & Performing Arts

Available in Art, Design Technology, Music and Drama for pupils who demonstrate talent, creativity and enthusiasm.

 

What does a scholarship award include?

Scholarship awards typically provide up to 25% remission on day fees. In some cases, a scholarship may be supplemented by a means-tested bursary. The combined value of financial awards does not usually exceed 50% of fees, though exceptions may be considered in individual cases.

 

Scholarship pupils also benefit from individual support and development in their area, recognition within the school community, and the full breadth of a Northbourne Park education.

 

Scholarship Week

Scholarship Week is an opportunity for talented and enthusiastic children to showcase what they love while experiencing a normal day at Northbourne Park School. During the day they take short assessments in their chosen area and have an informal conversation with the Head Teacher.

 

Scholarship Week is for children joining in the next academic year, and it is the best way for your child to be assessed. If your child cannot attend, or you are hoping to join partway through the school year, we can arrange an assessment at another time.

 

Pupils joining from overseas, including families applying to the Section Française Bilingue, are welcome to apply if their child will be with us for at least one full academic year.

Next Scholarship Week

 

Week beginning Monday 16 November 2026

Apply for a scholarship.


Discounts

40% discount

Armed Forces

Families with a parent or parents serving in the Armed Forces are entitled to a 40% discount against boarding or day fees.

10- 15% discount

Siblings

Where an elder sibling is enrolled in Pre-Prep or Prep School — 10% for a second child, 15% for a third. Not available for Nursery children unless attending full time.

Where more than one discount applies, the most valuable is awarded. Any discount may be supplemented by a bursary. A full copy of the Scholarship & Bursary Policy is available on request.

Find out more

We are happy to discuss any of the above before you make a formal application. Please do not hesitate to get in touch.

  +44 (0)1304 611215    

  admissions@northbournepark.com

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