16-19 Bursary
At Valley Park School we believe everyone should have access to an outstanding education. Our bursaries are awarded in cases of financial hardship as every student should be able to realise their potential. We offer bursaries so that a student's education can be of a high quality regardless of their financial situation; a bursary is directly related to the income and financial resources of the pupil’s family.
What is the 16-19 Bursary?
The 16 to 19 Bursary Fund provides financial support to help students pay for the costs of participating in their Sixth Form education. Funding is provided by the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and administered by Valley Park School.
Please read our 16-19 Bursary Policy to find out if you are eligible.
This also includes information on continued access to Free School Meals in Sixth Form as this does not automatically continue from Year 11.
Applications
If you require support please complete an application form. We ask where possible for applications to be submitted by the last Friday of September each year. Once your application has been submitted we will be in touch to inform you of the outcome of the assessment in a timely manner. If circumstances change during the year please do not hesitate to contact us as we reserve a bursary amount to support with such circumstances. As students transition into Year 13 a Bursary Continuation Declaration Form is provided to families to ensure we have an accurate Bursary record and that we continue to support students during Year 13.
More information
If you have questions or concerns about the 16-19 Bursary and the application process, please contact sixthform@valleypark.viat.org.uk