We have always strived to support families who might not otherwise have the financial means to consider a Freemen’s education.
Bursaries
Due to the impact of the recent change in legislation to levy VAT on independent school fees, the number of bursaries the School is able to offer has reduced and any future bursaries will be based on funds available for bursarial support at the point of application. The level of bursary will depend on each family’s individual circumstances and subject to means testing and the duration of the support required.
All applications are strictly confidential and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. We require a full financial assessment (income, expenditure and assets) and parents will be asked for documentation to support their financial circumstances. We may use an independent company Bursary Administration Ltd (BAL) to carry out a detailed financial assessment and interview. All bursary decisions are final and are subject to full disclosure and, if successful, an annual review and application process.
Find out more about bursaries here.
How to Apply
If you feel you might qualify for assistance due to your financial circumstances, please tick the box on the registration form when you apply for your child's place at Freemen's.
We will send you a link to an online portal where you can apply for a bursary.
When to Apply
It is important that we receive all completed bursary applications by the 13 October registration deadline.
Given the limited support available, we cannot consider applications received after this date.
Hardship Funds
The school has limited bursary funds available but we understand that there can be unexpected, significant or temporary changes in financial circumstances and have hardship bursaries available for families who already have children at Freemen’s.
We will only consider applications where finances have deteriorated significantly since joining the school and the deterioration could not have been anticipated at the time of enrolment.
Please note these funds are not available to those parents with outstanding fees.
For further details and to arrange a meeting with the Chief Operating Officer, please email: helen.gardner@freemens.org
Bhargava Award
For pupils applying to study A Level Mathematics.
Following a generous bequest from Mrs. Bhargava whose long and successful career was a result of her own enjoyment of Mathematics.
To be eligible applicants must:
- want to study A level Mathematics with a view to studying Mathematics or related disciplines at university
- live within 15 miles of the school in keeping with Mrs. Bhargava's own links with Ashtead and Leatherhead
- attend a maintained sector school or academy
The means-tested Bhargava Award can cover the school day fee and extras in order that a deserving candidate from a financially limited background would not need to worry about covering fees, transport, uniform and trips costs.
Applicants must meet the criteria above, as well as the entrance requirements for Sixth Form at Freemen's. Applicants will be asked to complete a questionnaire and will be interviewed.
