Uniform Grants
School Uniform Grants
Uniform grants of up to £110 are available throughout the year for secondary schools
within the former area of Taunton Deane.
Qualifying secondary schools are:
Bishop Fox’s School
The Castle School
Pyrland School
Monkton Wood Academy
Court Fields Community School
Kingsmead Community School
Eligibility is assessed through receipt of free school meals / pupil premium (confirmed by the school) and/or universal credit.
PLEASE NOTE THE UNIFORM GRANT FUND IS CURRENTLY CLOSED AND WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS.
THE FUND WILL RE-OPEN IN MAY 2024 FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE ACEDMIC YEAR STARTING IN SEPTEMBER 2024
FAQ's
How often can I apply for a uniform grant?
Each individual child can have a uniform grant once every 2 years.
Can I apply for more than one child?
Yes, you can apply for each child in your household that meets the eligibility criteria.
How do I get the grant if I am eligible?
If you awarded a grant you will receive a confirmation letter, which you will need to present to SW Schoolwear in Taunton. All uniforms must be redeemed from SW Schoolwear and no payments are made directly to applicants.
How do I know if I live in the right catchment area?
Your child must live in or attend secondary school in the area in red on this map
What is Pupil Premium?
Pupil Premium is money given to schools to help disadvantaged pupils of all abilities achieve their full potential. You normally qualify Pupil Premium if your child received free school meals.
Can I still apply if my child lives in the right catchment area, but attends secondary school outside of it?
Yes you can still apply however where your child goes to school may affect your application.
Will I definitely get a grant if I am eligible?
Grants awarded are always subject to the number of applications received and available funds at the time. If you are unsuccessful in your application for a grant, we will write to you explaining why.
If you have any other questions or need assistance with your application, please contact us at
info@bfef.org.uk.
Grants must be redeemed via SW Schoolwear:
SW Schoolwear
144b East Reach, Taunton, Somerset TA1 3HT
(01823) 278080
taunton@swschoolwear.co.uk
Bishop Fox’s Educational Foundation
c/o Somerset Community Foundation, Yeoman House, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 6QN
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