Fees
Termly Fees for the Academic Year 2026/27
All costs per term
| Year | Fees (incl VAT) | Lunches (compulsory) |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery** | £4,904* | £412*** |
| Reception** | £6,148 | £387 |
| Year 1 | £6,148 | £387 |
| Year 2 | £6,148 | £387 |
| Year 3 | £7,285 | £389 |
| Year 4 | £7,285 | £389 |
| Year 5 | £7,285 | £389 |
| Year 6 | £7,285 | £389 |
| Year 7 | £8,722 | £392 |
| Year 8 | £8,722 | £392 |
| Year 9 | £8,722 | £392 |
| Year 10 | £8,722 | £392 |
| Year 11 | £8,722 | £392 |
| Year 12 | £8,722 | £392 |
| Year 13 | £8,722 | £392 |
* VAT is not applied to Nursery fees
** We offer the Early Years Entitlement Scheme for Nursery and Reception
*** Includes afternoon snack
Early Years Entitlement Scheme for Nursery and Reception:
The Early Years Entitlement provides 15 hours free childcare to a student from the term after they turn three years old and up to and including the term in which they turn five years old. Your daughter will need to start at the beginning of a term in order to receive the entitlement. If the pupil attends five sessions per week they will receive the full funding.* For more information about the Early Years Entitlement, please contact our Registrar, Mrs Davidson at admissions@nwc.gdst.net or visit www.beststartinlife.gov.uk.
Taking into account the Early Years Entitlement, the fees for Nursery and Reception for Under 5s for 2026/27 follow:
Autumn Term 2026 – Nursery
|
Free Entitlement Hours |
Early Education Funding |
Lunch & Afternoon Fees |
|
3-4 year olds |
Zero cost |
£2,424.45 |
|
15 hours |
8.30-11.30 |
11.30-15.00 |
Autumn Term 2026 – Reception
|
Free Entitlement Hours |
Early Education Funding |
Lunch & Afternoon Fees |
|
4 year olds |
Zero cost |
£3,039.46 |
|
15 hours |
8.30-11.30 |
11.30-15.00 |
Spring Term 2027 – Nursery
|
Free Entitlement Hours |
Early Education Funding |
Lunch & Afternoon Fees |
|
3-4 year olds |
Zero cost |
£2,882.21 |
|
15 hours |
8.30-11.30 |
11.30-15.00 |
Spring Term 2027 – Reception
|
Free Entitlement Hours |
Early Education Funding |
Lunch & Afternoon Fees |
|
4 year olds |
Zero cost |
£3,613.34 |
|
15 hours |
8.30-11.30 |
11.30-15.00 |
Summer Term 2027 – Nursery
|
Free Entitlement Hours |
Early Education Funding |
Lunch & Afternoon Fees |
|
3-4 year olds |
Zero cost |
£2,691.48 |
|
15 hours |
8.30-11.30 |
11.30-15.00 |
Summer Term 2027 – Reception
|
Free Entitlement Hours |
Early Education Funding |
Lunch & Afternoon Fees |
|
4 year olds |
Zero cost |
£3,374.22 |
|
15 hours |
8.30-11.30 |
11.30-15.00 |
To fully benefit from our outstanding academic education and pastoral provision, our Bluebelle House students attend school five days a week (from 08:35 – 15:00) with lunch being provided as part of the social experience. If you would like to discuss alternative options, please contact Mrs Davidson.
* provided on a pro-rata basis
Examination fees:
Fees for public examinations are charged at the costs set by the examination boards.
Payment of Fees
Fees may be paid termly in advance or by monthly instalments by Direct Debit to the Girls’ Day School Trust. GDST also operate a prepaid fees scheme for a minimum term of two years. Details are available on request.
Fees for International Students
The following fee framework applies to students requiring visa sponsorship under the Student or Child Student immigration route.
UPON APPLICATION
- International registration fee of £180.00
UPON ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER
- Deposit of one term’s fees (including VAT)
BEFORE SPONSORSHIP IS ASSIGNED
- International Enrolment fee of £2,700 plus VAT
- First term’s fees (including VAT)
- First term’s lunches
ADDITIONAL FEES
- EAL lessons are charged at an hourly rate