Weekly boarding
EMS is the only school in the U-Maths network confirmed to offer boarding — a reflection of how wide its catchment is.
- Offered
- Yes — weekly, Monday to Friday
- Who it's for
- Students whose one-way commute would otherwise exceed about an hour.
- Cost (2026/27)
- £13,470/year, all-inclusive.
Weekly (Monday–Friday) boarding for students whose one-way commute would otherwise exceed about an hour. Costs £13,470 for 2026/27, all-inclusive. Means-tested bursaries taper the cost: households under £30,805/year pay just £836/year (food only); £30,806–£39,752 pay 10% of fees; £39,753–£46,143 pay 20%; £46,144–£49,084 pay 40%; above £49,085, full fee applies. A new boarding house is planned for 2026/27 to support the expanded catchment.
Means-tested bursary bands
The boarding fee tapers by household income:
- Under £30,805/year: full 100% bursary — family pays £836/year (food only)
- £30,806–£39,752: pay 10% of fees
- £39,753–£46,143: pay 20% of fees
- £46,144–£49,084: pay 40% of fees
- Above £49,085: full fee applies
A new boarding house is planned for 2026/27 to support the catchment's expansion into Bristol, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire from September 2026.
Travel subsidy
Runs a subsidised travel scheme: every student pays the same flat cost regardless of home location (including boarders), typically covering one specified return route — it does not cover secondary "feeder" transport such as a bus to a station. A separate means-tested 16-19 Bursary is also available. Exact flat-rate cost is not published.
Pastoral support
Historically, boarders have been supported by a dedicated pastoral and accommodation team distinct from the academic teaching staff — see the staff page for who currently holds pastoral roles at the school.