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Our Fees

Tuition Fees for the Academic Year 2025 – 2026

(Please contact the Bursar for the 2025-26 fee structure.)

Please note that, in accordance with government requirements, VAT will apply to all independent school fees starting from the Spring Term 2025.

Fee Schedule with VAT Impact (Spring Term & Summer Term 2025 only)

Click here for 2025-2026 Fee Schedule

Included and Excluded Costs

Fees include lunches, books, and stationery but exclude:

  • Extended hours care
  • Curriculum day trips
  • Residential trips
  • School uniforms

Discounts and Childcare Vouchers

  • A 7.5% sibling discount applies to fees for second and subsequent children, provided more than one child is enrolled at Avon House Preparatory School.
  • A 3% Annual discount applies for fees paid in full, on or before the first day of term, Wednesday 3rd September 2025.
  • Childcare vouchers can be used for Foundation 1 fees and for all pupils accessing Breakfast Club, after-school clubs, Tea Timers, or Holiday Club childcare.

Free Early Years Education Entitlement

Children in our Early Years department can receive up to 15 hours of free childcare per week (FEEE) from the term after they turn three, until the end age four.

Some families may be eligible for up to 30 hours of free childcare per week and will need to apply and provide an eligibility code.

Families of two-year-olds may also qualify for funded hours and should provide a code if eligible.

Payment of Fees

  • Fees are due by the first day of each term* and must be paid in full on a termly or annual basis.

Non-payment of Fees

  • Pupils will not be allowed to attend school until outstanding balances are settled, except in exceptional circumstances.
  • Interest will be charged on overdue amounts at 3% per annum above Barclays’ base rate.

We do not accept cash payments for school fees.

For any fee-related queries, please contact Mrs Mughal – bursar@ahsprep.co.uk

Removal of a Registered Pupil

  • Written notice is required by the first day of the previous term to remove a registered pupil. Otherwise, a full term’s fees are payable in lieu of notice.
  • Provisional notice must be given if an exam result will determine whether a pupil leaves.

 

AVON HOUSE PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Register for EYFS Stay & Play Session

Friday 7th November at 9:30 – 10:20am 

Join us for a fun and friendly morning where little ones can explore, create, and play — while you meet our wonderful Early Years team and discover what makes Avon House so special.
Come and see learning through play in action!

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