Registration fee
Payable on registration and non-refundable: £200
Acceptance Deposit
Residence within the United Kingdom
- A £1,000 deposit is required to join Dunannie, Dunhurst or Bedales at any other point of entry.
Residence outside of the United Kingdom
In addition to the standard deposit of £1,000, an additional deposit is payable by the parents of pupils whose normal residence is outside the United Kingdom:
- Dunhurst - £8,750
- Bedales - £13,185
| Option | Session times | Cost per day per term |
| Morning | 8.30am-11.45am | £510 |
| Full day (with Early Years funding) | 8.30am-3.30pm | £510 |
| Full day | 8.30am-3.30pm | £710 |
| Daily supervised lunch | £76 | |
| Year group | Per term | Per year |
| Reception | £3,945 | £11,835 |
| Years 1 and 2 | £3,945 | £11,835 |
| Year 3 | £5,150 | £15,450 |
| Year group | Per term | Per year |
| Group 1 (day) | £6,745 | £20,235 |
| Groups 2 and 3 (day) | £6,745 | £20,235 |
| Blocks 1 and 2 (day) | £7,335 | £22,005 |
| Half boarding (3 nights) | £8,680 | £26,040 |
| Boarding (from 4 nights) | £9,750 | £29,250 |
| Flexi boarding | £54 per night | |
| Per term | Per year | |
| Day | £11,145 | £33,435 |
| Boarding | £14,185 | £42,555 |
The standard charge for Music Tuition on an instrument or for singing is £40.50 per 35 minute lesson (TBC for 2023/24).
Parents will be invoiced in arrears for lessons received in the previous term. The normal expectation is that 30 lessons will be offered during the academic year. These will be billed at 10 per term and any adjustments to reflect the number of lessons actually received will be carried out at the end of the academic year.
| Price per instrument per term, based on a 35-minute lesson | |
| Package A - One instrument | £405 |
| Package B - Two instruments | £810 |
| Package C - Three instruments | £1,215 |
| Package D - Four instruments | £1,620 |
Extra tuition may be provided for pupils requiring learning support or English as an additional language. Parents will be advised if such tuition is required and the charge will be based on a recommended number of lessons.
Learning Support
Bedales Prep and Pre-prep
| Per term | |
| Level A | £390 |
| Level B | £785 |
| Level C | £1,250 |
Bedales Senior
| Per term | |
| Level A | £470 |
| Level B | £850 |
| Level C | £1,220 |
| Level D | £1,600 |
English as an Additional Language
Bedales Senior and Prep
| Per term | |
| Level A | £470 |
| Level B | £850 |
| Level C | £1,220 |
| Level D | £1,600 |
The first six counselling sessions are paid for by the school. If after this period, further sessions are recommended by the counsellor, they are charged as follows:
Bedales Senior and Prep
| Bedales Prep (35 minutes) | £25.00 |
| Bedales Senior (50 minutes) | £37.50 |
Bedales Prep and Pre-prep Therapy
| Per 30 minute session | £22 - £30 |
| Sensory circuits (3 x 10 minutes per week in groups of 3+) | £108 per term |
Extra activities and excursions will be charged on an individual basis.
Specialist languages (e.g. Japanese)
| Per 35-minute lesson | |
| Individual | £44.00 |
| Shared (2 students) | £25.00 |
| Group (3+ students) | £15.20 |
LAMDA
| Per 30-minute lesson | |
| Individual | £36.75 |
| Shared | £24.75 |
Dance
Ballet or modern; tap is also available at Bedales Prep only.
| Per 35-minute lesson (Bedales Prep only), charged in arrears | |
| Individual | £36.00 |
| Group* | £15.25 |
| Per term, for 45-minute lessons charged in advance and based on 10 lessons per term | |
| Individual | £460 |
| Group | £140 |
Tennis
| Per 30-minute lesson | |
| Individual | £18.00 |
| Individual with Head Coach | £20.00 |
| Per 60-minute lesson | |
| Individual | £36.00 |
| Individual with Head Coach | £40.00 |
| Shared (2) | £21.25 |
| Group of 3 | £14.35 |
| Group of 4 | £11.50 |
A morning minibus service operates along three main routes, as well as a collection from Petersfield Station, for pupils at Bedales, Dunhurst and Dunannie. Find out more about the minibus service, including how to book a place, here.
Termly charges for a seat on the minibus which will allow a pupil to use the service every day are as follows:
Petworth route
| Pick Up Point | Pick Up Time (AM) | Cost per term |
|---|---|---|
| Leconfield Hall, Petworth | 07:05 | £225 |
| The Harrows bus stop, Tillington | 07:10 | £225 |
| Petersfield Road bus stop, Midhurst (opposite Convent) | 07:20 | £205 |
| Three Horseshoes, Elsted | 07:30 | £185 |
| The White Hart, South Harting | 07:37 | £185 |
| Post Office, Rogate | 07:47 | £185 |
| Arrive at Dunhurst / Bedales | 08:15 / 08:20 |
Birdham route
| Pick Up Point | Pick Up Time (AM) | Cost per term |
|---|---|---|
| Birdham Post Office, Main Road | 07:00 | £225 |
| Northgate car park, Chichester | 07:30 | £225 |
| Monk's Hill, Westbourne | Currently not required | £205 |
| The Harvester, Rowlands Castle | 07:55 | £205 |
| Arrive at Dunhurst / Bedales | 08:15 / 08:20 |
Winchester route
| Pick Up Point | Pick Up Time (AM) | Cost per term |
|---|---|---|
| King Alfred the Great statue, Winchester | 07:15 | £225 |
| The Hinton Arms | 07:35 | £205 |
| War Memorial, Cheriton | 07:40 | £205 |
| Wayfarer's Walk, B3046 | 07:42 | £205 |
| Alresford (opposite Co-op) | 07:45 | £205 |
| The Ship, Bishop's Sutton | 07:50 | £205 |
| Layby opposite Shell Garage, The Dene, Ropley | 07:55 | £205 |
| Hedge Corner layby | 08:05 | £185 |
| Arrive at Dunhurst / Bedales | 08:15 / 08:20 |
Petersfield station
| Station Entrance | 08:15 | £75 |
Please note it is not possible to offer a seat only on certain days.
Personal Accident Insurance Scheme (including dental accidents)
All students are automatically included in this insurance scheme and there is no premium to pay as it is included within your fees. If you would like further information or need to make a claim, please download the relevant forms below and return to the Finance Office.
Fees Refund Insurance Scheme
This scheme covers you for the cost of school fees (apart from the nursery) should your son or daughter be absent from school for a period of 8 or more consecutive days due to illness. If you are new to the school in September or if you now wish to join the scheme, please download the information leaflet and an application form below and return to the Finance Office.
Pupils’ Personal Effect Insurance
We cannot take financial responsibility for your son or daughter’s personal possessions and the School is not able to reimburse you or claim on its own insurance policy for any loss or damage. The school offers a policy which enables you to insure all of your son or daughter’s possessions. Please download an application form below and return it to the Finance Office.
Non Payment of Fees Charges
| Returned/unpaid cheque or direct debit | £20.00 per transaction |
| Interest on late payment of fees | 5% (above bank base rate from time to time) per annum |
Please see the School's Terms and Conditions for further information about the payment of fees and extras.