Fees
Early Years Termly Fees for 2021/2022
The school fees, which are reviewed annually in consultation with the Girls’ Day School Trust, are listed below. Fees cover tuition (other than optional extra subjects), non-residential trips, all stationery, textbooks and scientific materials, and examination fees.
Every child of Nursery school age is entitled to Early Years funding. (please note the child can only receive the funding once they are 3 years old. They need to be 3 years old at the start of the term they join us?.
| Full-time place | |||
| Term | Fees + Lunch | Cost less EYS funding | |
| Michaelmas | £3,831.00 | £2,103.86 | |
| Spring | £3,831.00 | £2,330.37 | |
| Summer | £3,831.00 | £2,217.11 | |
A deposit of £1,000 is payable on acceptance of a place. This sum will be held until the end of the pupil’s final term at the school, at which point it will be refunded, less any sums owing to the Trust or School at that time.
Fees are payable in advance, annually, termly or monthly by direct debit. Fees can be pre-paid for a number of terms, years or for a specific amount. A personalised quotation will be sent on request.
Find out more about the Early Years application process
Prep School Termly Fees for 2021/2022
The school fees, which are reviewed annually in consultation with the Girls’ Day School Trust, are listed below. Fees cover tuition (other than optional extra subjects), non-residential trips, all stationery, textbooks and scientific materials, and examination fees.
£4,864 per term (inclusive of non-residential trips and extras)
School Lunches (Prep School 2021/2022))
School lunch is compulsory for all Prep School pupils. The cost of lunch is £268 per term (Nursery) and £278 per term (Reception to Year 6); this is added to the fee invoice.
Payment Terms
A deposit of £1,000 is payable on acceptance of a place. This sum will be held until the end of the pupil’s final term at the school, at which point it will be refunded, less any sums owing to the Trust or School at that time.
Fees are payable in advance, annually, termly or monthly by direct debit. Fees can be pre-paid for a number of terms, years or for a specific amount. A personalised quotation will be sent on request.
Find out more about the Prep School application process
Senior School Fees & Funding
The school fees, which are reviewed annually in consultation with the Girls’ Day School Trust, are listed below. Fees cover tuition (other than optional extra subjects), non-residential trips, all stationery, textbooks and scientific materials, and examination fees.
UK students: £6,260 per term (includes non-residential)
International Students: please enquire with the Registrar admissions@schs.gdst.net.
School Lunches (Senior School 2021/2022)
School lunch is compulsory for all years up to U5 (Year 11). The cost of lunch is £300 per term; this is added to the fee invoice.
Funding Support
Bursaries
A small number of means-tested bursaries, worth up to 100% of fees, are available at 11+ and 16+ entry.
Parents should indicate on the application form if they wish to be considered for a bursary. They will then receive log-in details to complete an online bursary application.
In addition to satisfying means-testing criteria, recipients of bursary awards must also score highly in our entrance examination.
11+ Academic Scholarships
A number of Academic Scholarships, worth up to a maximum of 20% of fees, are available. They are not means-tested. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of performance in the entrance examination, information available from other assessments (such as the interview), and references that we receive from the candidate’s present school.
11+ Specialist Scholarships
A number of specialist scholarships, worth up to 20% of fees, are awarded to talented girls in the areas of Art, Drama, Music and Sport.
Find out more about Scholarships
Sixth Form Fees
The school fees, which are reviewed annually in consultation with the Girls’ Day School Trust, are listed below. Fees cover tuition (other than optional extra subjects), non-residential trips, all stationery, textbooks and scientific materials, and examination fees.
UK students: £6,260 per term
International Students: please enquire with the Registrar admissions@schs.gdst.net.