Bedales School fees for the 2024/25 academic year are set out below. Please note fees are subject to change from January 2025 due to the Government's plan to start charging VAT on school fees. Prospective parents should contact the admissions team (admissions@bedales.org.uk) if they have any further queries.
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.
Fees and extras are due before the start of each term and are payable by termly Direct Debit. As an alternative to paying termly, you can opt to manage school fees more conveniently by spreading the cost over 12 monthly payments with School Fee Plan*. For more information, please click on the banner below.
Bedales School is an appointed representative of Premium Credit Limited which is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. *School Fee Plan is a trading style of Premium Credit Limited (company number 02015200). Credit is subject to status and affordability. Terms and conditions apply.
Registration fee
Payable on registration and non-refundable: £200
Acceptance Deposit
Residence within the United Kingdom
- A £1,000 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 £1,000, an additional deposit is payable by the parents of students whose normal residence is outside the United Kingdom:
- Bedales Prep - £9,580
- Bedales Senior - £14,395
| Option | Session times | Cost per session |
| Morning session without lunch | 8.30am-11.45am | £40 |
| All day with lunch (with EYE) | 8.30am-3.30pm | £58 |
| All day with lunch (without EYE) | 8.30am-3.30pm | £95 |
| Year group | Per term | Per year |
| Reception | £4,280 | £12,840 |
| Years 1 and 2 | £4,280 | £12,840 |
| Year 3 | £5,590 | £16,770 |
Pre-prep Wraparound Care
| Early Swallow Club (3.30pm - 4.30pm) | £10.35 per session |
| Late Swallow Club (includes snack) (4.30pm - 5.25pm) | £12.40 per session |
| Late pick up | £15.00 for the first 15 minutes and £1.00 per minute thereafter |
| Year group | Per term | Per year |
| Group 1 (day) | £7,220 | £21,660 |
| Groups 2 and 3 (day) | £7,220 | £21,660 |
| Blocks 1 and 2 (day) | £7,850 | £23,550 |
| Half boarding (3 nights) | £9,420 | £28,260 |
| Boarding (from 4 nights) | £10,580 | £31,740 |
| Flexi boarding | £59 per night | |
| Per term | Per year | |
| Day | £11,925 | £35,775 |
| Boarding | £15,395 | £46,185 |
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 | |
| Package A - One instrument | £425 |
| Package B - Two instruments | £850 |
| Package C - Three instruments | £1,275 |
| Package D - Four instruments | £1,700 |
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 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. | £417 per term |
| 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 | £840 per term |
| 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. | £1,338 per term |
| Level D – Tailored individual support based on specific needs which may include full time 1:1 behavioural or learning support. The precise support and cost would be agreed at the outset of any intervention. | £ Price based on individual tailored support |
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 A | £503 per term |
| Level B | £910 per term |
| Level C | £1,388 per term |
| Level D | £ Price based on individual tailored support |
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 A | £503 per term |
| Level B | £910 per term |
| Level C | £1,388 per term |
| Level D | £1,712 per term |
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
| Bedales Prep (per 35-minute session) | £26.75 |
| Bedales Senior (per 50-minute session) | £40.10 |
Bedales Prep and Pre-prep Therapy
| Per 30 minute session | £23.50 to £32.10 depending on intervention required |
| Sensory circuits (3 x 10 minutes per week in groups of 3+) | £116 per term |
Extra activities and excursions will be charged on an individual basis.
Specialist languages (e.g. Japanese)
| Per 35-minute lesson | |
| Individual | £46.20 |
| Shared (2 students) | £26.25 |
| Group (3+ students) | £16.00 |
LAMDA
| Per 30-minute lesson | |
| Individual | £38.60 |
| Shared | £26.00 |
Dance
Ballet, Modern or Commercial; Tap is also available at Bedales Prep only.
| Per 35-minute lesson (Bedales Prep only), charged in arrears | |
| Individual | £37.80 |
| Group* | £16.00 |
| Per term, for 45-minute lessons charged in advance and based on 10 lessons per term | |
| Individual | £486 |
| Group | £206 |
Tennis
| Per 60-minute lesson (other lesson lengths e.g. 30 or 45 minutes will be charged on a prorated basis) | |
| Individual | £37.80 |
| Individual with Head Coach | £42.00 |
| Shared (2) | £22.30 |
| Group of 3 | £15.10 |
| Group of 4+ | £12.10 |
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 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.
Doctor's Surgery Registration Fee
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
£550 upon joining the School and £550 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.
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 more than 8 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 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
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 | £20.00 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.