Fees

Fees for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Fees are inclusive of any applicable VAT.

Little Oaks (Nursery, Kindergarten & Pre-Reception)

Click here for Little Oaks Fees

 

Pre-Prep Day Fees

Reception, Year 1 & 2

£4,440 per term

Core Hours: 8.15am – 3.30pm

 

Prep Day Fees

Year 3 & Year 4 

£7,715 per term

Core Hours: 8.15am – 5.00pm

Year 5 – Year 8 

£8,000 per term

Core Hours: 8.15am – 5.00pm

boarding

Full Boarding

£13,180 per term

Weekly Boarding 

£11,150 per term

Boarding fees are inclusive of all meals and snacks.

 

Additional Services

Further Fee Information

Registration Fee and Acceptance Deposit

Registration Fee

A non-refundable Registration Fee is payable when you submit your child’s application.

  • UK pupils (Nursery – Year 8): £85
  • International pupils (Year 3 – Year 8): £250

Acceptance Deposit

Once a place has been offered and accepted, an Acceptance Deposit is required to secure your child’s place at The Oratory Prep School. This deposit is refundable when your child leaves the School, provided all fees and charges have been settled.

  • UK pupils (Nursery – Year 8): £600
  • International pupils: £2,500

Both the Registration Fee and Acceptance Deposit can be paid by bank transfer. Click here for our bank details.

Termly Fees

The fees for each term are payable either on or before the first day of term.

We are pleased to offer interest-free monthly payments to our parents, who have the option to pay over 12 months of the academic year via Direct Debit. This means that the fee invoice can be paid in 12 equal instalments, with payment in full completed by August. Each term’s fees are divided equally into four monthly payments.

For more information on fees, please refer to our terms and conditions.

Additional Funding

Childcare Vouchers and Tax-Free Childcare: The school is set up to take childcare vouchers and the Government’s tax free childcare scheme. Full details of the appropriate childcare scheme can be found on the Government website, please contact our Finance Department if you need any further assistance.

Please get in touch with us if you would like to discuss your Workplace Nursery Benefit.

Military Families & CEA

Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA)

For families claiming the Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA), we offer a reduced parental contribution, ensuring that you only pay the minimum required by CEA guidelines. For a full boarding place, forces families currently contribute £1,318 per child each term and £1,115 for a weekly boarding place. This covers all meals and laundry. Most after school activities are free of charge. Weekend activities for forces boarders are provided free of charge.

For those opting for day places (Reception and above), we offer a 10% discount on fees.

Means-Tested Bursaries

We offer means-tested bursaries to families through Bursary Administration Limited (BAL). You are welcome to contact our Admissions Department on 0118 976 6924 or email at admissions@oratoryprep.co.uk to learn more about the support that we provide throughout the process.

Admissions

Deciding on the right school is a significant choice and we’re here to ensure the admissions process is as personal and straightforward as possible. At The Oratory Prep School, we approach admissions with clarity and care, recognising that each family’s journey is unique. From your first enquiry to the day your child joins us, we will guide you through every step.
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