Fees (2024-25)
Application Fee
| Pre-Preparatory (Kindergarten to Year 2 inc) | £100 |
| Junior and Senior School | £100 |
| Overseas application | £150 |
The Governing Body has decided that the revised fees will be effective from the Spring Term 2025.
Please note that VAT is applied to net fees i.e. after any bursaries, scholarships or other discounts have been applied.
*Please see the bottom of this page for further information.
Kindergarten and Nursery fees
Kindergarten and Nursery fees information are available separately and are not subject to VAT.
Please contact our Junior Admissions Officer, Kay Guest, Email: junioradmissions@talbotheath.org
All Kindergarten sessions include a healthy lunch and snack.
Early years funding available, learn more here
Tuition Fees
(Stationery and lunches are included)
Junior School
| Reception (4 yrs) | £2719 plus VAT which is currently 20% per term |
| Year 1 (5 yrs) | £3066 plus VAT which is currently 20% per term |
| Year 2 (6 yrs) | £3066 plus VAT which is currently 20% per term |
| Year 3 (7 yrs) | £3320 plus VAT which is currently 20% per term |
| Year 4 (8 yrs) | £3860 plus VAT which is currently 20% per term |
| Year 5 (9 yrs) | £4405 plus VAT which is currently 20% per term |
| Year 6 (10 yrs) | £4707 plus VAT which is currently 20% per term |
Senior School
| Senior School/6th Form | £5767 plus VAT which is currently 20% per term |
Sibling Discounts*
Discounts are given to parents who would otherwise pay full fees as follows:
10% for 2nd child
15% for 3rd and subsequent children.
*discounts apply for the period of time when siblings are attending the school at the same time
Boarding Fees (in addition to Tuition Fees)
| Full Boarders | £4536 plus VAT which is currently 20% per term |
| Weekly Boarders | £4048 plus VAT which is currently 20% per term |
| Flexi Boarding | £56 per night/£128 for a 3 day package plus VAT which is currently 20% *See special trial below |
| Surcharge for boarders with permanent addresses abroad | £92 plus VAT which is currently 20% per term |
*Special trial offer for a limited period, FLEXI BOARDING just £45 a night’ Please enquire here.
Discount for Forces’ Children
Discount on boarding fees for children of parents serving in HM Forces is given as follows:
10% for one child
15% for second child
20% for third or subsequent children.
The Governors reserve the right to determine the number and value of any awards to be made in a given year. All awards are made at the absolute discretion of the school, based on the examinations, interviews and any other factors which the Governors deem relevant. The Governors reserve the right to withdraw Scholarships and Bursaries, following written warnings, if the pupil’s work and/or behaviour fall below the standard expected by the school.
Deposit
| Pre-Preparatory/Junior School | £500 |
| Senior School | £1100 |
| (£500 to be credited against first term’s fees) | |
| Boarders | £1600 |
| (£500 to be credited against first term’s fees) |
Payable on acceptance of a place in school and refunded when pupil leaves the school.
Extra Subject Fees (10 lessons of 30 minutes)
| The new rates from Spring term 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Music (Individual lessons) | £267 plus VAT which is currently 20% per term |
| Hire of musical instrument is charged in advance (3 terms’ hire) | £164 plus VAT which is currently 20% annually |
Speech Training (LAMDA)
| Individual | £267 plus VAT which is currently 20% per term |
| Shared | £148 plus VAT which is currently 20% per term |
N.B. Extra-curricular lessons may be discontinued at the END of term ONLY, and a half term’s NOTICE IN WRITING is required to stop or start these lessons (as per the Parent/School contract).
Sundries
| Subscription to Parent/Staff Society (per family per annum) | £15 |
| Junior School, milk and fruit | £39 |
| Junior School, fruit only | £21 |
| Junior School, milk only | £18 |
Technology materials charged in arrears if supplied by school.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Tuition and boarding fees are subject to annual revision.
Fees in respect of a pupil’s first term are due on the date of parental acceptance of a place for their child but need not be paid until the account is received.
All fees are required to be paid by the first day of term. One term’s fees will be payable by parents who accept a place which is not subsequently taken up.
No remission of fees can be made in the event of temporary closure of the school resulting from an act or event outside the control of the Governors.
Withdrawal requirements are set out on the Admissions Procedure sheet. Details of the Composition Fees Scheme can be obtained from the Accounts Department.
The Governors cannot consider a remission of fees on account of absence. Full particulars of a scheme of insurance which is recommended by the school Governors can be obtained from the school. Under this scheme those parents who wish to do so can insure against loss of fees in case of absence due to illness, accident and quarantine.
These figures are subject to change on an annual basis.
Talbot Heath approach to VAT proposed for January 2025
As you are aware the changes recently announced by HM Treasury will impact private schools in the UK. Beginning 1 January 2025, a 20% VAT will be imposed on private school fees, along with the removal of business rates relief. On 29 July 2024, the government released a technical note outlining draft legislation. Here are the key points:
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A 20% VAT will apply to fees for education provided by private schools (or related entities) starting 1 January 2025.
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VAT will also be applied to “board” and “lodging” services provided by private schools.
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Payments made on or after 29 July 2024 for education provided after 1 January 2025 will be subject to VAT.
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“Closely related supplies” will not be subject to VAT including nursery fees up to compulsory school age; before and after school care; transport to and from school; school lunches.
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Business rates relief will be removed, with separate legislation to follow in April 2025.
VAT for Talbot Heath for Spring and Summer Terms 2025
As you are aware and despite our strong opposition to this policy, we have been preparing for this scenario over the past year. It is particularly disappointing that the government plans to implement this policy midway through the academic year without prior consultation with the sector. We fully understand that this unprecedented decision will affect your financial planning for school fees during the current academic year.
To help mitigate the impact of VAT on fees, we have been implementing operational efficiencies and diversifying our revenue streams over the past year. As a result, we plan to reduce school fees for the Spring and Summer terms by approximately 7%. VAT at 20% will then be applied to these reduced fees on the school bills. Any bursary, scholarship or other discounts will be applied before the application of VAT thus reducing the final amount. The figures below represent the discounted figures.
We wish to reassure you that these measures have been introduced after serious thought and in order to enable Talbot Heath to remain on a good financial footing whilst providing an excellent education for the long term
Please note that fees for the Autumn term 2024, which are available on the school website, are not subject to VAT and remain at the original price set in April 2024.
September 2025 onwards
We understand that you may be concerned about future fees. Our aim is to keep future fee increases closely aligned with inflation, without passing on additional VAT-related costs. However, this will depend on any further measures from HM Treasury. We will continue to update you and do everything we can to minimise the impact of this new legislation on you and your children. Our top priority is to ensure Talbot Heath remains financially stable while maintaining the exceptional quality of education we provide.