Our CV34 Awards are means-tested bursaries that offer fee support based on financial need.

At Warwick School, we offer two different types of bursary – the CV34 Awards and our Foundation bursaries. The CV34 Awards are a specific set of bursaries which are earmarked for children whose families live within the CV34 postcode. The school is grateful to King Henry VIII Endowed Trust and The Charity of Sir Thomas White, Warwick for their financial support for this set of bursaries.

We will cover up to 100% of fees plus associated schooling costs depending on financial eligibility and your child meeting the entry requirements to the school of their choice at 7+, 11+ or 16+.

Starting from September 2025, we are proud to extend the CV34 Award Programme to those children entering in 7+ (Year 3), in addition to the 11+ (Year 7) and 16+ (Lower Sixth) entry points. With the extension of the CV34 Award Programme to those joining Warwick Junior School in Year 3, this now means that eligible candidates can be supported throughout their entire journey with us at Warwick Schools Foundation.

Through our CV34 Awards, we hope to ensure that talented local children are enabled access to our outstanding education and opportunities, empowering them to achieve their potential.

Eligibility criteria

Means Testing

All bursaries are allocated following means testing of applicants. This is established based on relevant ‘net income’ of all those with parental responsibility. The amount of discount is offered on a sliding scale. If your gross household income exceeds £99,025 (for the CV34 Award) or £69,000 (for the Foundation bursary), you will not be eligible, and if you have substantial assets, you are unlikely to qualify.

Please note that if you are over the salary threshold, you will receive an automated email notifying you of your unsuccessful application.

If your child qualifies for a bursary place, they will also receive support towards other school costs. This will be applied at the same rate as the bursary – so for example, if the bursary covers 50% of fees, then half of the amounts in the table below will also be covered.

To be eligible for a bursary-funded place via our CV34 Awards, the following criteria must also be met:

• Applicants must be living at a CV34 postcode

• Children must also meet the usual conditions of entry – that is, they must satisfy the requirements of the school’s assessment and interview processes.

The support available - i.e. the % of fee support that is granted - is based on a combination of the following:

1. Financial need - determined by a means testing assessment by our external partners Bursary Assessment Associates (BAA).  
2. Your child's performance - based on exam results, the interview and the report received from your child's current school.
3. Overall demand - bursaries are awarded on a competitive basis, as limited funds are available.

Application Process

To apply for a bursary, parents are required to apply to the school through the normal registration form, and tick the box indicating they would like to be assessed for a bursary. On receipt of the school application, you will then be sent a confidential link to submit your details for the financial assessment to BAA, the School’s external partners. You will be told of the deadline to do this, in order to receive an indication of whether you may be eligible ahead of the entrance exam.

Please note that an indication that you may be eligible for financial assistance at this stage does not mean a bursary place has been offered as this is still subject to the usual admissions processes and overall demand for bursaries.

You will be required to provide detailed financial information including income, expenditure and details of your net assets. The financial analysis is based on both parents jointly, regardless of current living arrangements.

Please be advised that in some cases the Foundation reserves the right to attend a home visit in order to discuss the financial schedule.

Further information about bursaries can be obtained from our Admissions team:

wss-admissions@warwickschool.org or call 01926 494485.