Basic fees are broadly inclusive of all stationery, lunches, games, dancing lessons (except Ballet) and tuition on the recorder. 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.
2022 – 2023 Fees
Fees correct as of April 2022. Fees are reviewed annually in Spring for the Autumn Term.
Nursery
Short Day Tiny Toes and Footsteps: £66 per day
Full Day Tiny Toes and Footsteps: £80 per day
Short Day Stepping Up: £74 per day*
Full Day Stepping Up: £90 per day*
A term time option is available in Stepping Up. Please contact the Nursery Administrator for details.
*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.
Prep
Reception: £4,056 per term
Years 1 and 2: £4,437 per term
Years 3 and 4: £4,654 per term
Years 5 and 6: £5,162 per term
Senior School
Years 7 and 8: £6,984 per term
Years 9-11: £7,026 per term
Senior School fees continue to cover the cost of textbooks and GCSE examination fees other than charges for re-sits, including ECDL modules. LAMDA and music examination charges will remain outside of the fees as before.
Fees are paid via Direct Debit on a termly basis.
Sibling Discount
Applicants with a sibling already at the school receive a sibling discount of 5% until their older sister leaves.
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 of 1% (excluding the first term). Details can be obtained from the Finance Manager.
School Fee Plan
School Fee Plan are a provider of finance for School Fees, and they may be able to offer you a service – www.myschoolfeeplan.com
Additional Charges
Nursery: Late collection charge £1 per minute
Breakfast: £3.30 per day (Years 3 and up); no charge for Reception to Year 2.
After School Care: £9.00 per hour (Reception to Year 6)
Music Tuition:
Fees for 10 x 30 minute individual lessons: £220 per term
Senior Group Music Theory Lessons: £50 per term (£5 per lesson)
LAMDA:
Individual lessons: £14.00 per lesson
Paired lessons: £11.50 per lesson
Group lessons: £9.00 per lesson (Senior); £8.00 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.
Schedule of Bus Fares (2022-23)
Bus faresBuses will run from/to the following areas in the mornings and early afternoons: Watford / Harpenden / Radlett / St Albans / Aston Clinton / Rickmansworth
In addition, a late bus will leave school (Mondays to Thursdays only) at 6.10pm which operates in the Harpenden and St Albans areas. Prices for bus fares for 2023-24 will be released in June/July. This is because we simply cannot predict the current fuel prices for next year at the moment and wish to charge a realistic amount which covers the cost of the service to parents. We will write to you in due course regarding this.