Bursaries:
Bursaries for children attending St. Bees School are available for day, weekly, full and flexi boarding places. Presently approximately one in three pupils attending St. Bees School is currently in receipt of a bursary.
Detailed financial information is required to support an application for a bursary which will provide the Bursar with details of income and expenditure coupled with details of assets and liabilities. 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.
Once completed the form should be sent to the Bursar who will consider the application, referring to the Headmaster and a small panel of Governors if necessary, and later advise you of the outcome. Sometimes additional information may be requested such as P60 or audited accounts if the applicant runs their own business. On most occasions, the Bursar will invite the applicant into School to discuss the application before making a decision.
When agreed, bursaries range from £500 per annum to 100% of the School fees.
Scholarships:
Academic scholarships are awarded in recognition of an outstanding performance in the 11+/12+ Entrance Examination and Interview. They are awarded to pupils entering school at age 11 and subject to good conduct and progress, academic scholarships are tenable throughout the holder's career in the school. Entrance examinations normally take place at the end of February.
Scholarships normally range from £500 to £2000 per annum.
Music scholarship auditions are usually held in February where candidates are expected to demonstrate their skill.
Awards:
Awards are sometimes provided for children of exceptional ability in Music, Art or Sport.
To obtain an in award in Music the pupil will have to be a minimum standard of Grade 3 (11+) in two instruments/one instrument and singing.
To obtain an Award in Sport the pupil must represent a region (i.e. the North of England) in their sporting pursuit. An Art Award may also be granted to an individual on production of an exceptional portfolio of work.
Please note that where Scholarships or Awards are made an individual may still apply for a bursary to help with payment of School fees.
If you require any further information please telephone the Bursar's Office on 01946 828004.