Overview
We would like to make you aware of the 16–19 Bursary Fund, which is funded by the Department for Education (DfE) and is available to support eligible students in our Sixth Form.
The 16–19 Bursary Fund provides financial support to help students overcome the specific financial barriers to participation they face so they can remain in education. The fund is intended to ensure that students from low‑income households or vulnerable backgrounds are not prevented from continuing their studies due to financial difficulty.
What the bursary can help with
In line with DfE guidance, bursary funding is intended to help eligible students with essential costs of participating in education, such as:
Travel to and from school or college
Essential books, equipment, or resources
Specialist clothing required for a student’s study programme
These are costs that a student would otherwise need to pay to participate in their course. The bursary is not intended to provide learning support services, fund non‑essential extracurricular activities, or provide general living costs.
All applications are treated confidentially, and bursary funding is prioritised for those who need it most.
How to apply
Further information about eligibility and the application process is available from Mr Beetles (Post-16 Learning Leader). Completed application forms, together with the required evidence, should be submitted by Friday 25th September 2026.
We strongly encourage parents and carers to apply if they believe their child may be eligible, as the bursary can make a significant contribution towards the costs of post‑16 education.
If you have any questions or would like support with the application process, please contact Mr Beetles ([email protected]) or Mr Pendlebury ([email protected]).
Bursary Application Form 26-27
Year 12 & 13 Travel Bursary – ALL STUDENTS
We are delighted to inform you that we can offer a subsidy towards bus pass travel costs, to ALL our students in Sixth Form regardless of circumstances from September 2026.
This will be for the academic school year September 2026 – July 2027 only.
The subsidy available will be towards bus pass travel only and will be 50% of the cost or up to a maximum value of £150 for the whole academic school year, or £50 per term.
The reimbursement from once completed (available to download or from the sixth form student services desk) should be submitted to the finance department together with the proof of purchase (receipt) indicating the amount that has been paid.
Once returned funds will be reimbursed directly into the chosen bank account accordingly.
Any questions regarding the student bursary should be directed to: [email protected]