QEH Financial Assistance Stories: Opening Doors for Bristol Families

Financial assistance at QEH exists to make opportunity possible. It ensures that bright, curious, and motivated pupils can thrive regardless of circumstance. Many families still refer to this as a bursary or bursary scheme, but at QEH we use the term financial assistance to reflect a broader, more inclusive approach to supporting access. You can find full details about eligibility and how to apply on the QEH Scholarships and Financial Assistance page.

At Senior School, the impact of financial assistance can be transformative. One family told us, “QEH has given our son the opportunity to develop academically and personally within a caring and structured environment.” Support with fees enables pupils to take part fully in academic, creative, and sporting life, removing financial pressures that can limit opportunity. “We recognise that ensuring the school is accessible for all enriches our community, enhances academic standards, is socially inclusive, and widens educational opportunity,” says Rupert Heathcote, Head. This belief in fairness and inclusion sits at the heart of QEH, shaping both the culture and the sense of community.

Many families also discover QEH at Sixth Form, when financial assistance opens up new possibilities for their children’s final years of school. Joining our co-educational Sixth Form into Year 12 offers a chance to experience the full breadth of the QEH community, from subject specialists to outstanding extra-curricular opportunities. Students benefit from a welcoming environment that helps them settle quickly, make friends, and gain the confidence to take on fresh challenges. For those exploring post-GCSE options, the QEH Sixth Form provides academic stretch alongside individual support, preparing pupils for life after school.

Getting started is straightforward. The Admissions team can guide families through key dates, entry points, and what to prepare. Information about forms, documentation, and next steps is available on QEH Admissions. For those exploring the wider landscape of independent education, the related article Independent Schools and Bursaries in Bristol: What You Need to Know provides useful context about financial assistance and fee support across the city.

Guided by our school motto, “Whilst we have time, let us do good,” we prepare our pupils to become well-rounded and compassionate adults who can thrive in the complex modern world. We are committed to inspiring pupils at QEH to achieve more than they imagined possible, both inside and outside the classroom. QEH aspires to be a diverse, inclusive, and creative community, deeply committed to ensuring that opportunity is accessible to more young people across Bristol.