Government Support
Information about benefits and grants can be found here on the mygov.scot site. Pupils age 16+ may also be eligible for an Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA).
School Trips and Activities
The school organises a very wide range of activities that extends well beyond statutory provision. While feedback from parents has been very supportive, we recognise that some families may have difficulty in meeting the associated costs. Parents may speak in confidence to the Bursar or Depute Bursar about eligibility for support if financial constraints impede your child’s participation in any aspect of school life. The school automatically applies a 50% discount to all pupil activities and trips where a pupil is in receipt of means tested free school meals and a clothing grant and automatically applies a 25% discount to all pupil activities and trips where a pupil is in receipt of a clothing grant (no free meal provision).
External Activities
Individuals may be eligible for an award within the Pupils of Excellence Scheme which is administered by the Educational Amenities Trust.
Clothing grants and free school meals
These are provided by the school for families in receipt of a range of benefits as set out below.
| Benefit Criteria | Clothing Grant | Free Meals |
| Income Support or Income-based Jobseekers Allowance | Y | Y |
| Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction | Y | N |
| Universal Credit (where your monthly earned income is not more than £995) | Y | Y |
| Income-related Employment and Support Allowance | Y | Y |
| Pension Credit | Y | Y |
| Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 | Y | Y |
| Scottish Child Payment | N | Y |
Application form can be downloaded by following the link below:
Application Form 26-27An additional £50 benevolent grant may be payable from the Educational Amenities Benevolent Fund only for applicants eligible for a clothing grant. The School will contact applicants on receipt of the financial assistance application, if they are eligible for this grant