Fees FAQ

Edge Grove’s fees are quoted, invoiced, and billed on a termly basis. Autumn, Spring and Summer Term. 

Tuition fees are invoiced in advance, optional extras are invoiced in arrears each term and are payable on the first day of the following term.

Yes, a non-refundable registration fee of £120 is required.

Yes, a deposit of £2,000 is required upon accepting a place. £1,000 is credited against your child’s first term’s invoice, and the remaining £1,000 is held and refunded after your child leaves the school (less any outstanding balance).

Possibly if booked extras (invoiced in arrears) include optional individual music lessons, extended/wraparound care outside standard hours (such as Breakfast Club, Sibling Club or Late Club), Junior Department Clubs, and optional chargeable after-school or weekend activities for the Middle and Senior Departments.

Fees cover everything required during core school hours: tuition, learning resources, freshly cooked lunch, daily snacks, all curriculum related day trips, in-school curriculum enrichment events, and sports fixture transport.

Yes, freshly cooked lunches and snacks are fully included in the fees for core school hours.

All curriculum-related day trips are included in the core fee. Optional social day trips, residential or international trips carry additional costs.

Standard sports, co-curricular activities during the school day, and transport to/from fixtures are included. Chargeable after-school activities or clubs held between 3:30 PM and 6:00 PM or on weekends incur additional charges.

Individual instrumental and vocal music lessons cost extra and are billed separately as extras in arrears.

• Yes, extended day options such as: 

Chargeable Breakfast Club (7:30 – 8:00 AM)

Chargeable Sibling Club, offers care from 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM for Junior Department pupils while they wait for older siblings in the Middle and Senior Departments to finish the school day.

Chargeable Junior Department Clubs, in partnership with Keen Bean (3:30 – 4:45 PM)

 A mix of chargeable and free after-school activities held between 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM for Middle and Senior Departments. 

Late Stay for Junior Department with KeenBean (4:45 – 6:00 PM) and Middle and Senior Departments (5:30 – 6:00 PM)

Funded childcare hours are not accepted for core Pre-School tuition fees; government-funded childcare hours for eligible 3- and 4-year-olds in the Pre-School are only accepted through Keen Bean, who provides the extended day care between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM.

Yes, Edge Grove accepts Tax-Free Childcare accounts and childcare vouchers for Pre-School and Reception fees for children aged under five at the start of any term (specifically as of 31 March, 31 August, or 31 December), as this is classed as non-compulsory education. 

Core Pre-School sessions during standard school hours are billed at Edge Grove’s standard session rates. Government-funded childcare hours can be applied toward extended day care with Keen Bean (3:00–6:00 PM) or used during school holidays at Keen Bean Camps, hosted on-site at Edge Grove School.

Government-funded childcare hours apply exclusively to Keen Bean’s extended day care between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM. All core Pre-School sessions and hours are billed at Edge Grove’s standard session rates.

Yes, wraparound care is available, including Breakfast Club and Extended Day / Late Club (up to 6:00 PM).

Pre-School fees are calculated per session (e.g., £4,208 per term for full-time school day sessions) and are exempt from VAT. From Reception onwards, fees are charged at a fixed termly rate of £6,377, which includes standard 20% VAT in line with UK government legislation.

Yes. It is recommended in order to prepare children for Reception, Edge Grove requires a minimum of 4 sessions per week, rising to 8 sessions per week in the final Summer Term before Reception.

Yes, sessions are able to be changed at the beginning of each term. Changes may be permitted Mid-term subject to availability and giving appropriate notice to the Junior Department.

Yes, Edge Grove provides means-tested bursaries.

Yes, families of current or prospective pupils applying for Year 3 or above at key entry points can apply.

Eligibility is based on financial need, evaluated through a comprehensive assessment of total household income, assets, liabilities, and expenditure. Applicants must also meet entry requirements and be judged by the Head as likely to make sound academic progress, possess potential, and benefit from wider extra-curricular activities. 

1. Meet with the Head or Bursar before receiving an application form. 
2. Complete the form and submit financial evidence (P60s, SA302s, 3–6 months of bank statements, mortgage/rent statements, asset declarations, and business accounts if self-employed) to Bursary Administration Limited (BAL). 
3. Undergo financial verification by BAL (which may include a home visit or telephone assessment).

Prospective parents should apply during the admissions process prior to the entry deadline. Existing bursary holders receive repeat means-testing forms early in the Spring Term each year. Existing families facing sudden financial changes can apply when the change occurs. 

Yes, bursary assessments are conducted alongside the main admissions process, with recommendations presented to Governors before a final offer is formally accepted. A fee may be applied to process the application.

It is evaluated via a thorough means test conducted by BAL reviewing total household income, liabilities, assets, and dependents. Factors evaluated include both parents’ employment/earning capacity, property equity, significant investments, absent parent contributions, and commitments to other educational fees. 

Yes, bursaries are strictly means-tested on gross household income and total financial resources. Combined earnings in excess of £85,000 per annum are generally considered inconsistent with receiving a bursary. 

Support ranges from modest fee reductions up to higher percentage discounts, depending on assessed financial need and available school funding. Percentage calculations apply to total tuition fees payable (inclusive of standard tuition fees and applicable statutory taxes/VAT). 

While high-value bursaries are awarded in exceptional circumstances, most awards cover a percentage portion of the base fees, as funding is strictly limited.

Bursary percentage calculations apply directly to tuition fees payable; additional school costs are not included in the bursary award.

Bursaries are generally reserved for main entry points in Year 3 (7+) and above.

No, bursaries are generally not available for Early Years or Reception, as financial support is focused on Year 3 and above. 

Yes, existing families facing an unexpected change in circumstances or severe financial hardship can apply to the Bursar. 

Yes, sudden unforeseen changes in income or family circumstances qualify existing parents to request a financial review. 

Bursary awards are granted on an annual basis and are subject to a yearly financial review. 

No. Bursaries require annual repeat means-testing carried out during the Spring Term. 

Yes. Awards may be adjusted, reduced, or withdrawn if household finances improve, or if the pupil’s academic progress, attitude, or behavior is unsatisfactory, or if parents fail to support the school (e.g., late payment of fee contributions). 

Yes, all financial details are handled with strict discretion, and parents are contractually required to maintain total confidentiality regarding the specifics and value of any award.

You can contact the Bursar, Mrs Dani Taylor, bursar@edgegrove.com

Yes. Standard contractual notice rules (a full term’s written notice or fees in lieu of notice) apply.

Yes, Edge Grove offers an interest free Direct Debit payment scheme.

Yes, tuition fees can be spread over 9 months via Direct Debit (collected on the 1st of each month: September–November; January–March; April–June). All Extras, charged in arrears will still be invoiced and collected on the first day of each term. 

You should inform the Bursar immediately for a confidential discussion regarding potential hardship bursary support or temporary payment arrangements.

Yes, third parties (including grandparents) can contribute toward fees provided Anti-Money Laundering (AML) identity and source-of-funds checks are cleared. Note that Childcare Vouchers and Tax-Free Childcare accounts can only be used by parents or those with direct parental responsibility. 

Edge Grove does not offer a standard termly fee discount for siblings on regular school tuition, though sibling discounts apply to certain extra services like holiday clubs.

Tuition fees are charged at standard rates per pupil; however, families requiring assistance with multiple children can apply for means-tested bursary support. 

Yes, Edge Grove operates an Advance Payment Scheme offering a discounted rate when settling at least three terms of fees in advance.

A full term’s written notice is required before withdrawing a pupil; otherwise, a full term’s fees in lieu of notice are charged. If a pupil is withdrawn during the term, any outstanding balance must be settled in full immediately. 

Fee reductions are available through the Advance Payment Scheme discount or through means-tested bursary awards.

You can contact the Bursar, Mrs Dani Taylor, bursar@edgegrove.com