School Fees: Explained

Our fees are intentionally inclusive and transparent. Unlike many independent schools, there are no hidden charges or compulsory extras added throughout the year. What families pay reflects the true cost of the educational experience.

VAT Included in Quoted Fees

All of our quoted fees are fully inclusive of VAT, with no hidden additions or small print. Unlike many independent schools, we believe in complete transparency, so the figure you see is the true cost of your child’s education at Ambleford.

Straightforward Fees, No Surprises

Our fees are inclusive of virtually all expected and additional costs, avoiding the hidden extras that are common at many independent schools.

	Full-Time	Part-Time	Other Independent Schools
	4 days (plus optional Forest School Day to make 5 days on site)	2 days (plus optional Forest School Day to make 3 days onsite)	5 Days of learning & no flexibility
Curriculum tuition and teaching	$✓$	$✓$	$✓$
Uniform cost	$✓$	$✓$	Up to £1000 per year
Lunch, Snacks & Refreshment	$✓$	$✓$	£700-900 per year
Specialist Activities (Music/Drama/Sports)	$✓$	$✓$	£600 to £1200 per Year
Day Trips & Excursions	$✓$	$✓$	£300 to £600 per year
Learning support	$✓$	$✓$	Up to £9000 per year
Exams and transition costs	$✓$	$✓$	£1000 per year
Extra coaching and tuition	$✓$	$✓$	Up to £5000 per year
VAT	$✓$	$✓$	20% on top of all quoted fees
Flexibility of school days	$✓$	$✓$	X
School fees termly	£4500-£6000 (including Vat)	£2400 (including Vat)	£6000-£9000 (including Vat)
Grand Annual Total	£13,500 – £18,000	£7200	Up to £36,700-£45,700