Exceptional Support for Armed Forces Families
Eligible serving families pay just 10% of gross boarding fees
Who is this for?
– Our Forces Bursary is available to –
- Serving UK Armed Forces families
- Families eligible for the Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA)
What do you pay?
Families eligible for the CEA pay only 10% of the full boarding fees.
Those eligible for Continuity of Education Allowance will pay £1,213.50 per term in 2025/26
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Why Choose Packwood
- Packwood embraces a full boarding school ethos, providing a nurturing home life and offering reassurance to parents during periods of deployment.
- Convenient transport links to destinations across the UK allow our team to arrange and, where required, chaperone pupils to and from school at the beginning and end of each term
- Through the Shrewsbury Pathway, Packwood ensures academic excellence, personal growth and a smooth transition to Shrewsbury.
- Our pastoral care ensures pupils feel happy, safe and valued, while building leadership, resilience and empathy for life.
- Packwood champions experiential learning, providing hands-on opportunities that build curiosity, confidence and real-world skills.
An Education Beyond the Classroom
Hands-on learning in an inspiring setting, offering excellent academic preparation alongside whole-person development.
More Than a School; We are a Home
A caring community where pupils thrive, develop independence, and make friendships that last a lifetime.
The Spirit of Packwood Boarding
A boarding ethos that cultivates a caring, family-style environment where pupils feel at home. Full of fun, friendship, and adventure.
Meet our designated Pastoral Boarding Co-ordinator
The care and wellbeing of our pupils are central to daily life in the boarding house, supported by our Designated Pastoral Co-ordinator working closely with the boarding team to ensure every child feels safe, supported, and valued.
Click on the video to meet Helen Caithness, our Designated Pastoral Co-ordinator, and learn more about how we support every pupil in the boarding house.
Guardianship Support
For those families who may require additional guardianship support when away on deployment, information and advice can be found via AEGIS (The Association for the Education and Guardianship of International Students), an organisation that inspects and accredits guardianship providers in the UK and works to promote the welfare of international students. Please see their website for further details: www.aegisuk.net.
Speak to Admissions
Want to find out how our Forces Families Bursary could support your child’s education? Complete the form to speak directly with our Admissions team and learn more about life at Packwood, our welcoming community, and the opportunities your child could enjoy.
Take the first step today and let us guide you through everything Packwood has to offer.
