Glendower Preparatory School is pleased to offer a limited number of bursary and hardship awards each year. These are designed to give children the opportunity to join our community if their families may not be able to meet the full school fees, or to support families who are experiencing short-term financial difficulties.

Both bursary and hardship awards are means-tested and may cover any level of support—from 100% of fees and additional costs, to a partial contribution—depending on each family’s circumstances. All awards are reviewed regularly, at least once a year. Please note that bursary applicants go through the same academic assessment process as all Glendower applicants, and must meet the required standards before being considered for financial support.

For 4+ entry into Reception, bursary applications should be submitted by the first half of the Autumn Term in October, ahead of the January assessments. Applications for occasional places in other year groups should also be received by the first half of the Autumn Term in October for entry the following September.

Families begin the process by completing our online registration form and indicating their interest in financial support. Once this has been received, we will provide a separate online bursary application form. This helps us gain a clear and full picture of each family’s circumstances. Because every case is unique, we do not publish exact criteria for funding decisions. However, further information can be found in our full Bursary and Hardship Policy, available at here.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the process, please don’t hesitate to contact our Bursar, Dr Steven Platts, at plattss@glendowerprep.org.