Bursary Assisted Places at The Compass School

A new scheme of bursary assisted places was launched at The Compass School from the start of session, 2003/2004.

As East Lothian’s only independent primary school attracting children from across the region, we are keen to ensure that an education at The Compass School is not restricted to only those families who can meet the financial commitment. We recognise that there are many children who would positively contribute to and benefit from the Compass ‘experience’, yet their families would require assistance in terms of bursary funding to allow them to attend.

In partnership with The Compass School Foundation (a charitable trust set up to support the School in realising its long-term plans and ambitions), The Compass School offers bursary-assisted places for entry into Primary Four, Five, Six or Seven. The bursary scheme, known as The Somnerfield Award, offers a 50% reduction in tuition fees. The scheme is open to parents with children who live within East Lothian and who are not current patrons of the School.

To apply for an award, parents should contact the School by telephone (01620 822642) or by e-mail (office@thecompassschool.co.uk) to request an application form and to gain further details. Application forms must be received by 1 May of each year. Candidates will then be invited to attend the School for a tour with their parents and for an assessment, with a report on the candidate being requested from the current school. The parents or guardians will also meet the selection committee and the Headteacher for the final interview stage with a decision being made by the beginning of June. To ensure fairness, all applications will be subject to a financial means-test.

If you would like to know more about the scheme, please contact the Headteacher who will be more than happy to discuss the scheme with you further.