Application and Registration
- Registration fee: non-refundable one-off payment of GBP 60, payable on registration.
- Acceptance deposit (held for the duration of attendance and credited to the final bill when the pupil leaves):
- Residents in the UK (Reception – Year 6): GBP 400.
- Residents in the UK (Years 7 – 13): GBP 900. (noting this is for later-entry years).
- Residents in the EU: GBP 2,000.
- Residents outside the EU: equivalent to the first term's tuition and boarding fee.
- Acceptance deposit handling: the deposit is credited onto the pupil's final bill in July of the year of leaving and returned in September, subject to settlement of any outstanding charges. A 50% discount on the deposit applies to the second child; no deposit is required for the third child.
Tuition fees — Pre-Prep, Infant and Junior (2026/27 academic year as published)
- Pre-School (nursery): charged at GBP 8.50 per hour.
- Prep School — Reception (Infant) (per term / annual total):
- Reception: GBP 3,000 per term — annual total GBP 9,000.
- Prep School — Infant (Years 1–2) (per term / annual total):
- Years 1–2: GBP 3,000 per term — annual total GBP 9,000.
- Prep School — Junior (Years 3–4) (per term / annual total):
- Years 3–4: GBP 6,600 per term — annual total GBP 19,800.
- Prep School — Junior (Years 5–6) (per term / annual total):
- Years 5–6: GBP 7,500 per term — annual total GBP 22,500.
(There are three terms per academic year; Year 13 is billed differently—charged in two equal parts in Autumn and Spring with no Summer term charge.)
Boarding (where applicable)
- Prep boarding provision is offered by the School. For the 2026/27 published fee schedule the standard day tuition figures for Prep (Reception–Year 6) are published as above; published termly boarding supplements for senior pupils are set out in the School's 2026/27 fees document. Regular boarding of 3–5 nights per week is regarded as weekly boarding; shorter regular patterns (1–2 nights) or occasional boarding are available subject to availability and are charged pro rata or as occasional boarding rates. Specific prep boarding term supplements and flexible boarding prices are available from the School's published fees materials.
Optional extras and per-term additional charges
- English as an Additional Language (EAL): GBP 335 per term (one hour/week, average 10 lessons per term). This provision is VAT exempt.
- Additional intensive learning support (as required by teacher assessment, up to 2 hours/week): GBP 650 per term.
- IELTS course (Summer and Autumn terms only): GBP 470 per term.
- Individual music lessons (payable in advance; subject to VAT): GBP 225 per term.
- Private 1:1 academic tuition: GBP 47.50 per lesson.
- Individual 1:1 support outside class: GBP 450 per term (average one lesson per week).
- Senior in-class shared support and dedicated in-class support (examples noted in the schedule) — see published fee list for relevant year-group charges.
- Airport transport to/from Manchester or Liverpool: GBP 50 per journey (VAT exempt).
- Weekend activities, trips and some off-site sessions: many activities are included in termly fees; additional charges for particular activities, trips or transport above GBP 20 will be billed separately and notified. Examination entry fees are charged separately (typical examples quoted: GCSE ~ GBP 500 and IB ~ GBP 600).
Sibling discounts and concessions
- Sibling discounts apply where multiple children from the same family attend simultaneously: the third child receives a 25% reduction and subsequent children receive a 50% reduction on fees as published. Acceptance deposit discounts are separate (50% deposit for second child; no deposit for third child).
Billing schedule, payment terms and notice periods
- Billing schedule: fees are billed termly in advance and are due before the first day of each term. Termly fees cover curriculum tuition, meals (including lunch for day pupils) and participation in most school-run activities, unless otherwise stated.
- Monthly payment option: a monthly payment scheme is available for parents with UK bank accounts. Parents may also deposit fees in advance for a discount. Payment arrangements and set-up are handled by the School finance office.
- Notice and refunds on leaving: one full term's written notice to the Head is required if withdrawing a pupil or to cancel private lessons. If proper notice is not given, one term's fees in lieu of notice will be payable. Acceptance deposits are credited to the final bill in July of the leaving year and refunded in September, subject to settlement of outstanding charges. Refund processing is undertaken after any final charges are clear.
Other regular costs and where to obtain uniform
- Uniform: official school uniform and sportswear are supplied via the Schoolblazer online service for both Prep and Senior Schools; pricing depends on items ordered from that supplier. Prep and Senior uniform lists and requirements are set out in the School's parent information materials.
- After-school clubs and watersports/sports tuition: many extracurricular clubs are free; some activities are charged and rates vary by activity — these charges are normally applied per half term or term. Examples of chargeable activities include sponsored external providers (e.g., RYA sailing, climbing, etc.).
Refunds and charge handling
- Registration fee: non-refundable (GBP 60).
- Acceptance deposits: refundable as described above once final account is settled and any outstanding charges are cleared; refunds are typically processed after leaving when no further charges are outstanding.
- Cancellations and notice: failing to deliver the required one term's written notice will incur a charge equal to one term's fees in lieu of notice.
Accepted payment arrangements and contacts
- Accepted arrangements include termly payment in advance (fees due before the first day of term), a monthly payment scheme for UK bank accounts, and advance payment of fees for a possible discount. Specific payment methods accepted (bank transfer, direct debit setups, card acceptance) and instruction details are handled by the School finance office; contact details for the finance office are provided in the School's published fee documentation.
Bursaries and scholarships
- Bursary scheme: the School accepts bursary applications and uses an independent assessor (Bursary Administration Ltd) for means assessment; an initial assessment fee of GBP 40 payable to the assessing body is applied for prospective parents. Scholarship awards are available for eligible pupils in line with published scholarship programmes.
