Bedales School fees from 1 January 2025 are set out below, reflecting changes brought about by the Government's decision to start charging VAT on fees.
Registration fee
Payable on registration and non-refundable.
| Entry point | Registration fee |
|---|---|
| Nursery | £200 (VAT exempt) |
| All other year groups (Reception and above) | £240 (inclusive of VAT) |
Acceptance Deposit
Residence within the United Kingdom
- A £1,440 (Inclusive of VAT) deposit is required to join Bedales Pre-prep, Prep or Senior at any other point of entry.
Residence outside of the United Kingdom
In addition to the standard deposit of £1,440 (Inclusive of VAT), an additional deposit is payable by the parents of pupils whose normal residence is outside the United Kingdom and who do not reside in the United Kingdom for the purposes of income tax. To accept your place, you will be asked to confirm your income tax status. The total deposit equates to a full term's boarding fee for the year of joining, including VAT.
| Entry point | Deposit |
|---|---|
| Bedales Prep | £11,930 |
| Bedales Senior | £17,358 |
| Per term (inclusive of VAT) | |
|---|---|
| Day | £13,445.40 |
| Boarding | £17,358.40 |
| Year group | Per term (inclusive of VAT) |
|---|---|
| Group 1 (day) | £8,140.80 |
| Groups 2 and 3 (day) | £8,140.80 |
| Blocks 1 and 2 (day) | £8,851.60 |
| Half boarding (3 nights) | £10,621.40 |
| Boarding (from 4 nights) | £11,929.60 |
| Flexi boarding | £59 per night |
Bedales Early Years (Nursery and Reception)
Fees will increase for 2025/2026 and will be updated in May. In the meantime, if you need further information on fees please contact the Admissions team via admissions@bedales.org.uk.
For information, fees for Nursery are VAT exempt, but fees for Reception are not.
From September 2025 you may be entitled to access 30 hours of EYFS funding in the term after your child’s third birthday, until the term after they turn five years old. How much you pay will depend on your eligibility for tax free childcare. Check your entitlement here.
Nursery places are allocated with preference given to those attending five days. The minimum attendance is three days. Nursery places are available to start on the first day of term or half term after your child turns three years old.
Nursery
| Option | Cost per term (VAT exempt) |
|---|---|
| Without EYFS funding | £5,225 |
| With EYFS funding | £3,374 |
Reception
Reception places are for five days.
| Year group | Per term (inclusive of VAT) |
|---|---|
| Reception | £4,825.60 |
Bedales Pre-prep (Years 1-3)
| Year group | Per term (inclusive of VAT) |
|---|---|
| Years 1 and 2 | £4,825.60 |
| Year 3 | £6,302.40 |
Pre-prep Wraparound Care (from Reception)
| Per session (VAT exempt) | |
|---|---|
| Early Swallow Club (3.30pm - 4.30pm) | £10.35 |
| Late Swallow Club (includes snack) (4.30pm - 5.25pm) | £12.40 |
| Late pick up (inclusive of VAT) | £18.00 for the first 15 minutes and £1.20 per minute thereafter |
Parents will be invoiced termly in arrears based on the number of instruments being taught. The normal expectation is that 30 lessons per instrument will be offered during the academic year. These will be billed at 10 per term and any adjustment, to reflect the number of lessons actually received, will be carried out at the end of the academic year. Musical instruments can be hired from the School. Further details from the Music Department.
| Price per term based on 35-minute lessons (inclusive of VAT) | |
|---|---|
| Package A - One instrument | £510 |
| Package B - Two instruments | £1,020 |
| Package C - Three instruments | £1,530 |
| Package D - Four instruments | £2,040 |
Bedales Senior
Learning support at Bedales Senior is tailored to a student’s individual needs in liaison with tutors and teachers to ensure the student's strengths and areas of challenge are supported. Learning support includes a suite of interventions during the year, but includes extra lessons, access arrangements and the development of learning strategies to use within the classroom and when studying.
| Level | Per term (inclusive of VAT) |
|---|---|
| Level A | £603.60 per term |
| Level B | £1,092 per term |
| Level C | £1,655.60 per term |
Bedales Prep and Pre-prep
Depending on each child's specific needs, the level of support may include 1:1, paired, or group lessons, in-class or out-of-class support, individual learning and/or wellbeing plans, and tailored resources for teachers. We provide support for social and emotional as well as academic requirements.
| Level | Per term (inclusive of VAT) |
|---|---|
| Level A - Specific group and/or paired work for identified SEND children requiring an individual learning plan and/or up to twice weekly 1:1 support with a specialist teacher. | £500.40 |
| Level B - Specific group and/or paired work for identified SEND children requiring an individual learning plan and/or more than twice weekly 1:1 support with a specialist teacher | £1,008 |
| Level C – Specific individual support for identified SEND children requiring an individual learning plan and 1:1 support with a specialist teacher three or more times a week. | £1,605.60 |
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Bedales Senior and Prep
Extra tuition in English as an Additional Language (EAL) may be provided (mainly in the form of 1:1 lessons) and based on the needs of the student as assessed by the School.
| Level | Per term (VAT exempt) |
|---|---|
| Level A | £503 |
| Level B | £910 |
| Level C | £1,388 |
| Level D | £1,712 |
Counselling is only offered where there is an assessed need. The first six counselling sessions per academic year 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
| Per session (inclusive of VAT) | |
|---|---|
| Bedales Prep (per 35-minute session) | £32.10 |
| Bedales Senior (per 50-minute session) | £48.12 |
Bedales Prep and Pre-prep Therapy Sessions
| Cost (inclusive of VAT) | |
|---|---|
| Per 30 minute session | £28.20 - £38.52 per session (depending on intervention required) |
| Sensory circuits (3 x 10 minutes per week, in groups of 3+) | £139.20 per term |
Extra activities and excursions will be charged on an individual basis.
Specialist languages (e.g. Japanese)
| Per 35-minute lesson (inclusive of VAT) | |
|---|---|
| Individual | £55.44 |
| Shared (2 students) | £31.50 |
| Group (3+ students) | £19.20 |
LAMDA
| Per 30-minute lesson (inclusive of VAT) | |
|---|---|
| Individual | £46.32 |
| Shared | £31.20 |
Dance
Ballet, Modern or Commercial. Tap is also available at Bedales Prep only.
| 35-minute lesson - Bedales Prep only, charged in arrears (inclusive of VAT) | |
|---|---|
| Individual | £45.36 |
| Group* | £19.20 |
| Per term, for ten 45-minute lessons, charged in advance (inclusive of VAT) | |
|---|---|
| Individual | £583.20 |
| Group | £247.20 |
Tennis
| Per 60-minute lesson - other lesson lengths will be charged on a pro-rated basis (inclusive of VAT) | |
|---|---|
| Individual | £45.36 |
| Individual with Head Coach | £50.40 |
| Shared (2) | £26.76 |
| Group of 3 | £18.12 |
| Group of 4+ | £14.52 |
A morning minibus service operates along three main routes, as well as a collection from Petersfield Station, for students at Bedales Senior, Prep and Pre-prep. 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 Bedales Prep / Bedales Senior | 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 Bedales Prep / Bedales Senior | 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 Bedales Prep / Bedales Senior | 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.
Doctor's Surgery Registration Fee (VAT exempt)
A fee of £34.00 per term will be applied to all Boarders to cover the cost of registration at the local Doctor's surgery.
Visa Administration (inclusive of VAT)
£660 upon joining the School; £660 on renewal and moving onto a new course.
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.
Pupils Absence Insurance Scheme (VAT exempt)
This scheme covers you for the cost of School fees (apart from the Nursery) should your son or daughter be absent from School for 4 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.
| Insurance cover that provides a refund of tuition fees should a student be absent for 4 or more consecutive days due to illness | 0.73% of school fees |
Fees Refund Insurance Scheme (VAT exempt) - Existing policyholders only - Policy closing 3 July 2025
This scheme covers you for the cost of School fees (apart from the Nursery) should your son or daughter be absent from School for more than 8 consecutive days due to illness.
| Insurance cover that provides a refund of tuition fees should a student be absent for more than 8 consecutive days due to illness | 1.04% of net fees for boarding students 1.34% of net fees for day students |
Personal Effect Insurance (VAT exempt)
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.
| Pupils' personal belongings insurance to cover loss or damage | £8.31 per term subject to premium increase |
Non Payment of Fees Charges
| Returned/unpaid cheque or Direct Debit | £24.00 per transaction |
| Interest on late payment of fees | 5% (above bank base rate from time to time) per annum |
Trips and Excursions will be charged based on the cost of each trip and with prior agreement for any with a cost over £50. Charges for Activities will vary and will be dependent on the running costs incurred.
Please see the School's Terms and Conditions for further information about the payment of fees and extras.
Fees cover tuition costs for the standard curriculum, food and accommodation, laundry (excluding dry cleaning), use of the facilities, travel for most sports and games, and personal accident insurance.
Supplemental charges apply for examination fees, visa compliance, NHS doctor registration fees (for boarders), music tuition and other peripatetic lessons, Learning Support/English as an Additional Language lessons, counselling, transport, academic books, materials and consumables for students' own projects, school trips, library and extra laundry.
We review our fees annually and may increase them in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.
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