Hardship Fund

What is the Hardship Fund?

We are fortunate to have the generous support of The John Roan Foundation behind us.  Each year, the Trustees allocate funds to the school to support our families who have difficulty in paying for school uniform, shoes or sports kit. The allocation of funds from The Hardship Fund is discretionary and, if awarded, does not need to be repaid.

Please note that the maximum allocation from the School Uniform Hardship fund is £100 per student and this full allocation will be considered for those students going into Years 7 and 9. Applications may also be considered for other year groups.

A LETTER WILL BE ISSUED FOR THE UNIFORM SHOP ONLY. 

THE CASH EQUIVALENT CANNOT BE PROVIDED.

DEADLINE: For applications to the Hardship Fund for school uniform for students entering Years 7 and 9 only for September 2026, all applications must be received by FRIDAY 12^th JUNE 2026.  You will be notified by Monday 29^th June 2026 if your application has been successful, providing full evidence has been provided.

Full eligibility can be found on the application form below.

HARDSHIP FUND APPLICATION FORM – SCHOOL UNIFORM

We are fortunate to have the generous support of The John Roan Foundation behind us.  Each year, the Trustees allocate funds to the school to support our families who have difficulty in paying for curriculum trips, school visits and year group residential trips (up to 100% of the cost).

The allocation of funds from The Hardship Fund is discretionary and, if awarded, does not need to be repaid.

How to apply to the Hardship Fund

An application should be made to the Principal. The application will remain confidential and will be considered by the Principal, given their knowledge of the student’s circumstances and the evidence provided. If approved by the Principal, the application will be passed to the Finance Office for processing.

It may be possible to apply more than once, but usually only where circumstances have not changed.  Families cannot appeal a decision not to award a hardship grant, as the Principal’s decision is final.

Full eligibility can be found on the application form below.

HARDSHIP FUND APPLICATION FORM - SCHOOL TRIPS AND VISITS