16 to 19 Bursary Fund

The purpose of the 16 to 19 Bursary Fund is to help students meet the costs of continuing in full-time education (such as transport, books, equipment, trips and other course-related costs). It may also be used towards the costs of attending University interviews and Open Days.

Types of Bursary

To be eligible to receive a Bursary, the young person must be aged over 16 and under 19 on 31^st August 2025 and meet the residency requirements.

All Bursary applications and awards are based on the individual student's actual financial need. Money is not awarded solely based on the below criteria.

Band A - Vulnerable Students Grant. Learners in receipt of Income Support (in their own name) and Looked After Children, will receive a grant of up to £1200 per year.

Band B - Free School Meal Entitlement. Learners in receipt of Free School Meals or whose family income is below £16,190.

Band C - Special Consideration. Learners whose family income is below £25,000 per year.

Hardship Fund - The school also has a small, Hardship Fund for students who do not meet the above criteria but who experience particular financial difficulties during their period of study. This provides one-off funds, in exceptional circumstances.

The money available to students in each band is dependent on the overall the 16-19 Bursary Fund, and how many students require financial support in each academic year. The total amount available to you will be stated on our online Bursary platform after a successful application.

Please speak to the Head of Sixth Form for more information.

Conditions for Receiving Bursary Awards

The application form signed by both the learner and their parent constitutes a signed contract between the school, parents and students, which states the standards expected by the provider.

All Awards will be conditional on attendance, punctuality and behaviour. The level of the payment will be dependent on attendance and punctuality data.

Payment of the Bursary may be suspended, if the following conditions are not met:

95% minimum attendance for each Term
Attendance to all lessons, private study and curriculum enrichment sessions.
Be up to date with classwork, coursework and homework.
Demonstrate excellent effort and attitude to learning.
Punctuality – at the discretion of the Head of Sixth Form.
Behaviour - at the discretion of the Head of Sixth Form.
Any appeals are investigated by the Headteacher, Mr Laws, and his decision is final.

How to apply

To apply for the 16 to 19 Bursary Fund, please log into the account that you used to apply to the sixth form on Applicaa https://valentines.applicaa.com/year12. You will see 'Concessions and Bursary's' as an option on your home screen. All application and requests are made online using the Busary16+ platform.