Basic fees are inclusive of textbooks, stationery, lunch, games and dancing lessons (except Ballet). Optional tuition can be arranged through the school in a variety of musical instruments. Speech and Drama and additional coaching in certain sports, such as skiing, is available. All these activities will be charged in addition to the basic fees.
School Fees are payable on or before the first day of term for which they are due. The Offer Letter and Acceptance Form give rise to a legally binding agreement which takes effect when the Acceptance Form and deposit are received by the School. Parents should note that on accepting a place, they become liable for the first term’s fees if they subsequently do not take it up.
2025 – 2026 Termly Fees (inclusive of VAT)
| School Fees | Termly Fees (£) excluding lunch | Compulsory Termly Lunch Fee(£) | Termly Fees (£) including lunch |
| Reception | 4,800 | 350 | 5,150 |
| Year 1 and 2 | 5,670 | 350 | 6,020 |
| Year 3 | 5,840 | 400 | 6,240 |
| Year 4 | 5,960 | 400 | 6,360 |
| Year 5 and 6 | 6,665 | 400 | 7,065 |
| Year 7 and 8 | 8,600 | 400 | 9,000 |
| Year 9 to 11 | 8,930 | 400 | 9,330 |
All fees and supplemental charges quoted are inclusive of taxes, which have been added (where applicable).
Fees are paid via Direct Debit on a termly basis.
Fees correct as of July 2025. Fees are reviewed annually in Spring for the Autumn Term.
| Nursery Fees | Tiny Toes Short Day (£) | Tiny Toes Full Day (£) | Footsteps Short Day (£) | Footsteps Full Day (£) | Stepping Up Short Day (£) | Stepping Up Full Day (£) |
| Undiscounted Day Rate | 82 | 92 | 87.50 | 97.50 | 93 | 103 |
Children attend our nursery for a minimum of three days per week
Early drop off: £5 per day
Late collection: £5 per day
A term time option is available in Stepping Up. Please contact the Nursery Administrator for details.
Government Funding
*15 hours’ government funding (up to a maximum of 3 hours per day) for up to 38 weeks per year is available from the term after your child’s 3rd birthday until they leave the Nursery.
Some families may be eligible for 30 hours funding from the term after their child turns 9 months old. Please contact fees@abbotshill.herts.sch.uk for further information.
Payment Plans
Fees in Advance Scheme
A scheme is available to pay fees in advance which offers a flat rate discount applied to the fees, excluding the first term. Details can be obtained from the School Bursar.
Additional Charges
Nursery: Late collection charge £1 per minute
Breakfast: £4 per day (Years 7 and up); £3 for Reception to Year 6.
After School Care: £10 per hour (Reception to Year 6)
Music Tuition
- Fees for 10 x 30 minute individual lessons: £240 per term
- Senior Group Music Theory Lessons: £55 per term (£5.50 per lesson)
LAMDA
- Individual lessons: £15 per lesson
- Paired lessons: £12.50 per lesson
- Group lessons: £10 per lesson (Senior); £9 per lesson (Prep)
Other
There are a small number of other extra-curricular clubs run by external coaches. Details of these charges can be obtained from the PE Department.
