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Abbey School Fees List 2026/ 2027
Tuition Fees
The Registration Fee is currently £100.00
The Deposit is currently £350.00
Termly Tuition Fees from September 2026 (inclusive of VAT)
Reception £5340.00 (£1806.70pcm x 3 each term)
Infants (Years 1 & 2) £5940.00 (£2009.70pcm x 3 each term)
Juniors (Years 3 to 6) £6540 (£2212.70pcm x 3 each term)
ALL FEES fall due on the first day of term and must be paid by then unless other arrangements are in place. A 5% SURCHARGE is added to fees paid late.
FEES are charged termly, that is three times each year. Payment of fees is by Direct Debit. Monthly direct debits are subject to a surcharge.
15 and 30 Hour Funding for Reception Class Pupils
At Abbey School we accept the 15 and 30 hour funding up until the end of the term in which a child turns 5. In our Reception class this funding is applied as a grant towards the Reception class fees, it does not cover the fees in full. Please note that the 15 hour funding is an automatic entitlement whereas it is the responsibility of the parents/ carers to apply for the 30 hour funding and to provide us with the eligibility code on the correct form, which can be collected from the School Office. The 30 hour funding is subject to eligibility criteria, more information can be found on the HMRC website (www.childcarechoices.gov.uk)
Incidental Charges
Early/ Late Room for School Pupils
Please note that our Early Room pricing is inclusive of breakfast, all children in Early Room between 8am and 8.30am will be offered breakfast
Early Room – between 8am and 9am
£10.20/hour (£2.55 per 15 mins)
(breakfast served between 8am and 8.30am)
Late Room – until 5.30pm
£9.40/hour (£2.35 per 15 mins)
(not including snack)
Milk break-time milk, if taken……£45 per term
Our list of charges is not comprehensive, however, charges for the following are announced when appropriate: residential trips, singing lessons, musical instruments and music books, tennis coaching and school text books which are lost or damaged by pupils.
Extra-Curricular Activities
Speech & Drama and Music lessons are not invoiced by the school but by the Drama / Instrumental teacher.
For further information about lessons, please ask at the school office.
Abbey Nursery Fees from September 2026
Our Nursery Offer
For children not eligible for funding
- We offer a 38 week term time for your child’s sessions, which falls in line with the nursery term dates.
- If you would like your child to attend outside of their term dates, you can book them in to our Abbey Adventures Holiday Club, which is open during the holidays. Please note that we close on Bank Holidays and during the week between Christmas and New Year.
For children eligible for 9 months to 2 year olds or 3 and 4 year old funding
- We offer a 38 week term time for child’s sessions which falls in line with the nursery term dates.
- If you would like your child to attend outside of their term dates, you can book them in to our Abbey Adventures Holiday Club, which is open during the Abbey School holidays. Please note that we close on Bank Holidays and during the week between Christmas and New Year.
15 and 30 Hour Funding – for 3 and 4 year olds
At Abbey School Nursery we accept the 15 and 30 hour funding for all 3 and 4 year olds (from the term following their 3rd birthday until the end of the term in which they turn 5). Please note that the 15 hour funding is an automatic entitlement whereas it is the responsibility of the parents/ carers to apply for the 30 hour funding and to provide us with the eligibility code on the correct form, which can be collected from the School Office. The 30 hour funding is subject to eligibility criteria, more information can be found on the HMRC website (www.childcarechoices.gov.uk).
15 and 30 Hour Funding – for 9 months to 3 year olds
We accept the 15 and 30 hour funding for all eligible children from 9 months to 3 years. This is not an automatic entitlement and certain criteria must be met to qualify for the funding. Parents wishing to use the funding must confirm their eligibility by applying for a code from the government website https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-childcare-if-youre-working and this code must be confirmed and validated before 15 or 30 hours funding is claimed.
The 15 and 30 hour funding can be claimed between 8am and 5.30pm, Mondays to Fridays, during the 38 week term time. Please note that the EYFS curriculum is delivered during our core hours (9am – 3pm)
Finance FAQ’S
If you have any further questions regarding Abbey School Fees you may find the answers in our FINANCE FAQ’s section.
Payment of Fees
- Bills are raised termly, this is 3 times/ year (Autumn term, Spring term, Summer term) – this is for term time attendance only, holiday club sessions are paid for separately.
- We request that fees are paid either termly or monthly* by direct debit. Fees are collected on the first day of each term (ie 3 times a year) or the first working day of the first three months of each term. Alternatively, fees can be paid by bank transfer or cheque.
- There is an automatic sibling discount of 5% for the youngest child (for siblings concurrently in the school and/ or nursery)
- Fees paid late will incur a 5% surcharge
- For more information please contact Mrs Sally Nuttall, our Finance Officer, on FinanceOfficer@abbeyschool.co.uk
*please note that monthly payments are subject to a small surcharge
Tax Free Childcare & Childcare Vouchers
We accept payments from the Government’s Tax-Free Childcare scheme. Working families who apply for this scheme receive a Government contribution to childcare costs of £2 for every £8 paid into the scheme, up to a maximum of £2000.00 per year. We also accept various forms of childcare vouchers. This is a tax-saving way of paying for both nursery and out of hours care. Your employer will be able to advise if they run these schemes.
Co-Curricular Activities
Group Swimming with Swimming Coach (Cygnets only)…….. £95 per term for 10 sessions
To find the termly fee appropriate for your child’s attendance please see the tables below.
NURSERY FEES
Upon registering your child a deposit of £200 is payable
| Morning 3 hours |
Morning 4 hours inc Lunch |
Afternoon 2 hours |
Full Day | Early Room | Late Room | |
| 9.00 -12.00 | 9.00 – 1.00 | 1.00 – 3.00 | 9.00-3.00 | Between 8am and 9am | Between 3pm and 5:30pm | |
| Under 2’s | £33.84 | £52.32 | £22.56 | £74.88 | £12.24/hr | £11.28/hr |
| Over 2’s | £28.20 | £43.60 | £18.80 | £62.40 | £10.20/hr | £9.40/hr |
Please note that a minimum attendance of 2 sessions per week is required
Consumables Charge
The Government funding is intended to deliver 15 or 30 hours a week of free, high quality, flexible childcare. It is not intended to cover the costs of meals, drinks, snacks, other consumables, extra hours or additional activities. A consumables charge of £1.50 per funded hour per week will be applied to funded sessions to contribute to these costs. These charges are not a requirement for obtaining a funded place. Parents have the choice to opt out of these charges but in doing so will either be required, by prior arrangement, to bring their own food or pay for meals on a termly basis as well as pay for other activities separately as and when they arise.
Extra charges for families opting out of the Consumables Charge (optional)
| Meal | Under 2’s | Over 2’s |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | £3.60 | £3.00 |
| Lunch | £7.20 | £6.00 |
Removal of your child from Abbey School Nursery
Please may we remind you that a minimum of one term’s written notice is required for removal of your child from Abbey School Nursery, which must be provided on or before the first day of their final term; if such notice is not received, one term’s fees in lieu of notice becomes payable.
To discover for yourself the benefits your child will gain from an Abbey School education, make an appointment to visit us now, by email or by calling the School Administrator on 01803 327868.
Ofsted & ISI Reports
Abbey is proud to be a member of the Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS), a membership organisation representing leading independent prep schools in the UK and overseas.
Our Nursery is registered with and inspected by Ofsted, while Abbey School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), the government-approved inspectorate for independent schools.
Both inspections provide families with independent assurance about the quality, care, education and safeguarding provided across Abbey, from our youngest children in Nursery through to pupils in Year 6.
You can read our latest Ofsted Nursery and ISI School inspection reports below.
Abbey School ISI Reports
Abbey School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), the government-approved inspectorate responsible for inspecting independent schools.
Our most recent full ISI inspection took place in May 2025, followed by a progress monitoring visit in November 2025.
The latest inspection findings confirm that Abbey School meets all of the Independent School Standards and associated requirements.
Inspectors have recognised many strengths across school life, including our ambitious curriculum, specialist teaching, strong support for pupils with SEND, and the positive relationships that help pupils develop confidence, independence and a strong sense of belonging.
Abbey School Nursery – Ofsted Report
Abbey School Nursery was inspected by Ofsted in 2026 under the new Early Years inspection framework.
Inspectors found Strong practice in Inclusion, Behaviour, and Welfare & Wellbeing, with the Curriculum, Achievement and Leadership meeting the Expected Standard. Safeguarding was met.
We are particularly proud that the inspection recognised the strength of our inclusive practice, the support provided for children’s communication and language, and the care taken to ensure that every child is known and supported as an individual.
Abbey School Uniform
Our school uniform is designed to be smart, practical and comfortable for everyday school life.
A full uniform list is available from the School Office, and branded items can be purchased directly through our online uniform supplier.
We ask families to support us in ensuring that pupils wear the correct uniform and come to school looking smart and ready for the day. If there are any difficulties with obtaining particular items of uniform, families are encouraged to contact us so that we can help.
To discover for yourself the benefits your child will gain from an Abbey School education, make an appointment to visit us now, by email or by calling the School Administrator on 01803 327868.
Abbey School Catering
Fresh Food Daily
Our school lunches are freshly prepared in-house each day by our Catering Manager and kitchen team, who understand that nutritious food also needs to be food that children enjoy eating.
We know how important a good lunchtime meal is in giving children the energy they need for a busy afternoon of learning, play and activities. Our menus therefore combine balanced, nutritious choices with familiar favourites that we know are popular with our pupils.
Menus are regularly reviewed and shared with families, with dietary requirements and allergies carefully catered for.
School lunches are included within our school fees.
Food Standards Agency 5* Rating
Abbey School holds the highest Food Hygiene Rating of 5 – Very Good, awarded by the Food Standards Agency.
We take great pride in maintaining high standards of food hygiene, kitchen management and staff training. Our catering team provides pupils with freshly prepared, nutritious meals each day, with school lunches included within our fees.
Dietary Requirements & Allergies
We aim to ensure that every child can enjoy a safe, nutritious and enjoyable school lunch.
Our catering team can accommodate a range of dietary requirements, allergies, intolerances, cultural and religious dietary needs. We work closely with families to understand each child’s individual requirements and, where appropriate, agree suitable alternatives.
If your child has a particular dietary requirement, please let us know. Where a requirement is new to us or needs additional consideration, we are very happy to work with families to understand what is needed and how we can safely support their child.
Our priority is always to ensure that children can participate in mealtimes safely and inclusively.