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.
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.
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.
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
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