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BILTON GRANGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL TO OFFER 100% BURSARY

Subject to the Headmaster’s discretion, the value of the bursary could rise to 105%

The Headmaster of Bilton Grange Preparatory School, in Dunchurch, Warwickshire announced today that a bursary of 100% of the school fees will be available, subject to assessment, to families of children entering the school in September 2010. This is in addition to existing bursaries, which are available to cover a percentage of the school fees. Families with children aged from 4 years old, who believe they would benefit from an education at the school or who might have a flair for Music, Drama, Sport or Art are encouraged to apply.

Furthermore, subject to the discretion of Peter Kirk, the Headmaster of Bilton Grange, this bursary may be extended to 105%, to ease the financial burden of uniform or the cost of extra curricular activities.

Full details of how to apply are available in the first instance on the school’s website www.biltongrange.co.uk, or by contacting Jonathan Hewat, the School Registrar, however, candidates’ skills in certain academic subjects will be assessed, and the award will be made according to financial need through a confidential means testing process. This will be undertaken by the Finance Manager at Bilton Grange, and will be in accordance with the Independent Schools’ Bursars’ Association guidelines.

Wednesday 3rd February 2010 is the closing date for bursary applications, which may be made by any family with a child over the age of 4 at any school in the country. Successful applicants will be asked to attend a bursary selection day on Saturday 6th February 2010, where academic tests and interviews will take place, together with a tour of the school and an opportunity for parents to meet school staff, current pupils and the Headmaster.

Peter Kirk, Headmaster of Bilton Grange commented;

“The announcement of this bursary underlines our commitment to children being able to realise and fulfill their potential at Bilton Grange, whatever their family’s financial circumstances. Bilton Grange is one of the few private schools in the country to offer a full fees bursary, and with a discretionary additional 5% also available, it demonstrates that we are acutely aware of the financial pressures families can be under during a child’s education.

“Beyond the excellent facilities, small class sizes and specialist teaching staff, I believe that a Bilton Grange education provides the best possible all round education for our pupils, whether in the classroom, the music room or on the sports pitches. We are extremely fortunate to be able to offer this exceptional bursary to a child who would benefit from such an education, but whose family may not otherwise be able to afford it. “