Bursaries at St Edward's April 23

The Founder’s Intention

For over 150 years St Edward’s has provided education and financial support, helping as many young people as possible from all backgrounds to benefit from the outstanding educational experience the School provides. Revd Thomas Chamberlain founded St Edward’s in 1863. He was born into a wealthy Oxfordshire family and himself benefitted from an excellent education, first at Winchester College and then Christ Church, Oxford. Chamberlain had a great passion for educating children, and founded several schools, including St Edward’s, which was intended for the education of the sons of low-paid clergy. He was determined to ensure that the sort of education he had received could be made available to others who could not afford it. The drive to extend access to education and opportunity is no less strong at the School today. St Edward’s educates some 800 girls and boys, and broadens access by offering eligible parents means-tested financial support with the payment of school fees. Such support is known as a bursary.

‘Teddies gave me so many opportunities to become involved in many aspects of school life: acting, rowing, being a member of the Choir and the Close Harmony group, the Combined Cadet Force – and eventually I became Head Girl. I shall always be grateful for the support and kindness of the whole community and I know my Teddies friends will be friends for life.’ ANNABEL | STUDIED PSYCHOLOGY AT DURHAM UNIVERSITY