Bursaries & Scholarships
Wimbledon High School is part of the largest group of independent girls’ schools in the UK, the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST).
As a charity, the GDST aims to seek out the brightest, most deserving girls for bursaries and scholarships so that the largest possible number of talented girls can benefit from a GDST education.
Bursaries
Bursaries provide financial assistance to cover school fees. It is available for those entering Year 7 and Year 12, and is means-tested, with eligibility calculated by the GDST. The amount varies according to family circumstances; bursaries can be worth up to 100% of fees, which effectively becomes 110% when additional help is added to cover uniform costs, lunches, travel, trips and other possible expenses. More information on the bursary process can be found here.
Scholarships
Scholarships are offered at Year 7 and Year 12 entry. They are awarded on merit, irrespective of financial means.
Year 7 Scholarships
We offer a number of Academic Scholarships at 11+. No separate application is necessary – they are awarded based on performance in our 11+ assessments. These can be worth up to 20% of fees but are usually 5 – 10%.
We also offer 11+ Scholarships in Music, Drama and Sport. A separate application must be made for these scholarships by the registration deadline. Please see the information below for full details if you are interested in applying for a scholarship.
Details can also be found in our Senior School Admissions guide.
Sixth Form Scholarships
We offer a number of General Academic Scholarships at Sixth Form. No separate application is necessary – they are awarded based on performance in our 16+ assessments and predicted GCSE Grades. These can be worth up to 20% of fees but are usually 5 – 10%.
We also have Sixth Form Scholarships available for Art, Drama, Sport and Music. Please see the information below for full details if you are interested in applying for a scholarship.
Applying for a Scholarship
If you would like to apply for one of our scholarships you will need to register your daughter for the appropriate entry point first. This will require you to set up a login to our Admissions platform. Please make sure you make a note of the email address and password for future use. From our Admissions Platform, you will then be to complete the relevant scholarship application form from your daughter’s checklist. Once your login is set up follow the link on any of our admissions pages to log back into your account.
Scholarships and bursaries may be withdrawn at the discretion of the Head, in the event of unsatisfactory work or conduct. This action will only occur as the culmination of a process of communication and guidance between the school and home.