Fees and Deposits
All fees and deposits and extras are inclusive of any applicable taxes unless otherwise indicated. Fees are payable in advance, specialist tuition and extras paid in arrears. Fees and extras are subject to annual review.
Nursery Fees from September 2026
Fees from September 2026
| Year Group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Nursery* | £297 per 5-day week without funding, but see separate information sheet above |
| Reception* | £3,840 per term without funding (under 5s entitled to 15 hours funding per week) |
| Year 1 | £4,575 per term |
| Year 2 | £5,090 per term |
| Year 3 – Day | £6,425 per term |
| Year 4 – Day | £7,570 per term |
| Year 3 & 4 – Full Boarding | £11,300 per term |
| Year 5 & 6 – Day | £9,125 per term |
| Year 5 & 6 – Full Boarding | £12,845 per term |
| Year 7 & 8 – Day | £9,890 per term |
| Year 7 & 8 – Full Boarding | £13,610 per term |
Part-Time, Flexi- and Occasional Boarding Fees (Excl VAT)
Regular part-time boarding and weekly boarding is charged in advance whereas Ad hoc/flexi boarding is charged in arrears.
| Year Group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Ad Hoc and Flexi | £52 per night |
| Regular Part Time Boarding | Discounted rates – enquire for more details |
Armed Forces Discounts
The Elms is proud to support military families, and we top up Continuity of Education Allowance to ensure families only have to contribute 10% of fees, in line with CEA rules.
Serving personnel who are not eligible for CEA are offered a 10% discount on fees. Additional financial support may be available through our means-tested Bursary scheme.
Admissions Fees and Deposits
*Acceptance Deposits are held on acount and are refundable against the final invoice.
| Registration Fee – Nursery | no fee |
| Registration Fee – Reception and above | £240 |
| *Acceptance Deposit – Day | £500 |
| *Acceptance Deposit – Boarding | £1000 |
International Fees
Pupils may join us for short stay courses of up to 6 months. or for longer term. Pupils joining us for longer than 6 months will require a Child Student Visa. Immigration and visa experts, BSA Legal, assist families with visa applications. Professional fees for their services are £1440 and therefore this fee will be added to the invoice.
