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Bursaries

Our means-tested bursaries are known as Beale Awards and are named after our second and longest-serving Principal, Dorothea Beale, a pioneer in the education of young women.

These awards offer fully or partially funded boarding or day places at College - from 1%-100%, depending on circumstances.

Make a Beale Award enquiry

Across College, approximately 65 pupils receive fees support via a Beale Award, totalling approximately £1.6million annually. A significant number of these students receive 100% fees support, whilst others receive a percentage award determined through our financial means-testing process. All Beale Award families are also supported with pro-rated financial assistance towards the additional costs of attending school, such as uniform and co-curricular activities.

We are committed to educating those whom we believe are likely to flourish here, regardless of their means and these awards take into account both the financial circumstances of an applicant’s family and her performance in written entrance tests and interviews.

"Without my Beale Award, my life would be far less rich than it is now. CLC opened my eyes to new cultures, new opportunities, and has really shaped me into the woman that I am today."
Gracie
Former pupil and Beale Award recipient

HOW TO APPLY

  • Please note – we are now closed for 2025 bursary applications, but are welcoming bursary applications for 2026. Please see the Key Dates and application process below.

We accept applications for day or boarding entry to Year 7 (11+), Year 9 (13+) and Year 12 (16+), and to families where we can ensure that the fee-paying parent(s) are resident in the UK for tax purposes.

Step 1: Make an enquiry with the Admissions Team

Families who are considering applying for a Beale Award should complete our Beale Award Enquiry Form well in advance of the point they are looking to join. This will give our team the initial information they need to support you through your Beale Award application, make you aware of additional steps in this process, and give you the greatest chance of being considered for the funds available.

We would recommend that you get in touch as follows:

  • Joining CLC in Year 7? Make an initial enquiry before Easter of Year 5

  • Joining CLC in Year 9? Make an initial enquiry before Easter of Year 6

  • Joining CLC in Year 12? Make an initial enquiry before Easter of Year 10

Step 2: Complete a Registration Form

Families interested in applying for a Beale Award will be asked to complete our Beale Award Registration Form through our Admission Portal. A copy is available below, but we encourage all families to contact us in the first instance to understand the availability of Beale Award funding at your proposed point of entry.

There is a £12 fee to pay at the point you initially register, and subsequent admissions/acceptance fees and deposits will be pro-rated in line with any financial award offered. More details are available in our fees section. If you are not offered a place at College as part of the Beale Award process then the registration fee of £12 will be fully refunded to the original payment source. 

After Step 2: Means Testing and Entry Process

The Admissions Team will guide you through the rest of the process which will include financial means-testing to determine your support level, and entrance assessments / exams which are relevant for your daughter's proposed point of entry.

Key Dates for 2026 Entry

Year 7 Day:

Beale awards are available for day students joining Year 7 in 2026.

  • Deadline to register – 1st September 2025

  • Assessments - first two weeks of October 2025 (see Year 7 entry process)

  • Applicants will complete a financial review following the results of the assessments in October 2025

  • Final outcome will be communicated in January 2026

Year 12 Day and Boarding:

Beale awards are available for those joining at Year 12 in 2026 as either a day student or a boarder.

  • Deadline to register – 30th September 2025

  • Assessments - Early November 2025 (see Year 12 day and Year 12 boarding entry process)

  • Applicants will complete a financial review following the results of the assessments in December 2025

  • Final outcome will be communicated in January 2026

Enquire now

Make a Beale Award enquiry
Hear from our Beale Award recipients
If I hadn't gone to CLC I don't think I would be as committed and determined and relentless in what I believe I can achieve.
Lola
Former bursary student
The best thing about CLC is the support network that we have because I'd say, it's limitless and it will continue to stay in my life as well.
Olivia
Former Pupil
When I came to CLC it was surprisingly easy to fit in. Everyone came from very different backgrounds, from very different countries and so we all had that one thing in common and I guess that was like the starting ground to our friendships.
Tamida
Former Pupil
I think the best thing about CLC is the supportive environment, but also that although the academics are really important, there's equal emphasis placed on other things such as music, sport, drama.
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Hannah
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