Fees

SCHOOL FEES | ACADEMIC YEAR 2024-2025

Following the Chancellor's confirmation that VAT will be charged on independent school fees, at the standard rate of 20%, our termly fees for the Spring and Summer Terms 2025 can be found below.

We are pleased to be able to mitigate some of this additional cost for our parents by bearing half the cost of VAT. We will do this by reducing our core fees from 1 January 2025, so that the net effect after VAT represents a 10% increase on pre-VAT levels.

Termly Fee Structure for 2024-2025 Academic Year

Termly fees covers the cost of tuition, text books, most stationery requirements, lunch, and tea for any day when students are staying on for clubs, activities and After-School Prep.

SCHOOL FEES | ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-2026

Looking ahead to fees for the 2025-2026 academic year, and using the above fees as the new baseline, the Governors have agreed that fees, including VAT, will rise by no more than 7% (although we hope that the actual increase might prove to be lower once we have ascertained what VAT sums can be reclaimed).

It is worth noting that if fees were to rise by 7%, the fee level exclusive of VAT would still be lower than the Autumn Term 2024 fee level; in other words, the School will still be absorbing some of the cost of VAT being introduced.   

The Governors hope that their commitment at this early stage on what the maximum fee increase might be for 2025-2026 will give parents enough certainty to make financial plans, not just for the remainder of this year but for next year as well.

Supporting Information

Please find below some relevant information. If you need further assistance, please contact our Admissions Team on 01494 719843

Payment of Fees

All fees are due for settlement one week before the beginning of the term. A late payment charge will be added to overdue accounts at 1.5% per month accruing on a daily basis. Please see the School’s Terms and Conditions for further information about the payment of fees and extras.

Schemes and Plans

• Inclusion in the School Fees Refund Scheme is optional and parents have the opportunity to opt in to the Scheme if they wish to
• At no additional cost, all girls are included in the Personal Accident Insurance run by the school – this provides cover up to £1 million, including Dental Cover

Notice

A full term's notice in writing to the Headmistress is required before the withdrawal of a girl or a change in status. Half a term's notice is required to discontinue an extra subject. Failing such notice, fees in lieu will be charged.

Registration and Deposits

A non-returnable registration fee of £150 is payable when a girl is first registered for admission to the school. From 1 January 2025, VAT will be charged to this registration fee, meaning the total to pay will be £180 (inclusive of VAT).

The following deposits are required on acceptance of a place.

• Reception to Year 11 | £1,000
• Deferred Year 9 entry | £1,500
• Sixth Form | £1,500

Fees are reviewed annually by the Board of Governors in the Spring Term.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES

We offer a range of Scholarships and Bursaries at Reception, Year 7 and Sixth Form entry.