A plain-English view of means-tested fee help, full bursaries, merit scholarships, hardship support and the published evidence Houseroom has for this school.
See scholarships by category & award sizeSee whether St James Preparatory School offers 100% fee support, what extras may be covered, who can apply, and when you need to submit the bursary application.
St James Preparatory School has bursary data in Houseroom. Maximum support is not published, with published data marked as policy published.
Yes, potentially. St James Preparatory School lists means-tested support and Houseroom has grouped the relevant support routes below in parent-friendly language.
For families who cannot afford full fees.
For pupils who need major financial support.
For academic, music, sport, art, drama or all-round excellence.
For current families whose circumstances change.
| Cannot afford fees | Means-Tested Fee Help |
|---|---|
| Need full fee support | Full Bursary / Free Place |
| Child is exceptional academically, musically, in sport, art or drama | Merit Awards |
| Already at school but finances changed | Emergency Support |
| From a state school with high potential | Full bursary routes may be relevant |
| At private prep but already on a bursary | Check scheme restrictions carefully |
Bursary applications normally need to be submitted with, or very close to, the admissions application. For this profile, Houseroom currently shows: Registration closes 2 Nov 2026.
Ask admissions for the current bursary form before submitting the main application. Prepare income, assets, savings, mortgage or rent, dependants, business ownership and any existing school-fee support.