Fees

We believe in transparent and inclusive fees

Our fees reflect the quality of education, facilities and pastoral care provided at St. Aubyn’s.

We aim to be transparent and supportive when discussing fees, ensuring families have a clear understanding of what is included as part of the school experience.

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We are committed to transparency regarding our fees, ensuring families have a clear understanding of how our termly school fees directly support the daily school experience.

Our Fees structure

Termly Fees (2026–2027)

The fees below are set by the Governing Body to ensure we continue to provide exceptional educational opportunities, resources, and care.

Year Group
Termly Fee
Nursery (Morning Only) (Sept–Dec)
£2,331
Nursery (Full Day)
£4,662
Reception – Year 2
£5,746
Year 3 – Year 5
£5,852
Year 6
£6,012

The fees listed above are inclusive of VAT. Nursery fees are exempt from VAT. Fees include lunch, except for those pupils attending morning-only Nursery which is available from September – December before attending full-time from January onwards.

Transparent and inclusive fees

St. Aubyn’s is a charity, and every pound of income is reinvested directly into the benefit of our pupils. Our fees reflect the quality of education, facilities and pastoral care provided at St. Aubyn’s.

We aim to be transparent and supportive when discussing fees, ensuring families have a clear understanding of what is included as part of the school experience.

What is included

Many aspects of school life are included within our fees, such as:

  • A broad academic curriculum
  • A wide range of clubs and enrichment activities
  • Access to specialist facilities, including sport, music and performing arts
  • Outdoor learning in dedicated spaces
  • Pastoral care and wellbeing provision

This approach ensures a balanced education without excessive additional costs.

Additional information

Fee levels vary by year group. Details regarding registration fees, deposits and payment schedules are available below.

In certain circumstances, bursary support may be available. Our admissions team is happy to discuss assisted places at St. Aubyn’s.

Assisted places

The Governors of St. Aubyn’s are committed to broadening access to education and ensuring that financial circumstances do not prevent a talented child from joining our community. We offer means-tested assisted places to eligible families, providing significant financial support towards school fees.

  • Who can apply? Assisted places are available to pupils entering Year 3 (age 7+) and above.
  • How is it awarded? Support is determined through a rigorous assessment of the family’s financial and compassionate circumstances. Awards are means-tested and can range from a partial discount to 100% of tuition fees, depending on individual need.
  • What does it cover? An assisted place covers tuition fees. Please note that it does not include other costs such as trips, uniforms, or payable co-curricular activities.
  • Review Process: All awards are subject to an annual review to ensure they continue to meet the criteria.

We encourage families who believe they may qualify to contact the Registrar for a confidential discussion about the application process.

Financial support & discounts

We are committed to making St. Aubyn’s accessible to as many families as possible.

Sibling discounts:

  • 3rd Child: 10% discount on fees.
  • 4th Child: 20% discount on fees.

Discounts apply only while all children are attending the school.

Childcare vouchers: 

We accept childcare vouchers to offset fees for children under five, as well as for Before/After School care and holiday clubs.

Payment plans:

For families preferring monthly payments, we offer a School Fee Plan. 

Registration & deposits

To secure a place, the following non-refundable fees apply:

  • Registration fee: £120 (payable upon application).
  • Place deposit: £600 (payable upon acceptance).

Note: The place deposit is fully refundable when your child leaves the School, provided they remain until the end of Year 6.

Important information

  • Catering: All termly fees include a daily lunch, except for those pupils attending morning-only Nursery from September to December.
  • Fee Increases: As a charity, we reserve the right to adjust fees in the next financial year to reflect unforeseen circumstances or increased costs.
  • Payment Method: All fees are payable in termly installments.

“ I want to thank you, all staff and governors for the incredible opportunity my daughter was given to complete her education at St. Aubyn’s from Year 3 with an assisted place. ”

— Parent of Year 6 Leaver 2023

Full details and an assisted place application form

can be downloaded below:

Full details and an assisted place application form
 can be downloaded below:

Assisted places

Committed to broadening access to the school

The Governors of St. Aubyn’s are committed to broadening access to the school by offering to eligible parents/guardians means-tested financial support with the payment of school fees.

Such support is known as an assisted place and this may be awarded to a pupil entering Year 3 (7+) and above in the form of a discount of up to 100% of tuition fees payable, depending on the financial, compassionate or other pertinent circumstances of applicants.

Assisted places are open to all candidates and are available, subject to annual review, through to Year 6.

Since arrival, she has thrived under the careful, kind and exceptional supervision of your staff who  go above and beyond to support and inspire learning. What is interesting and such a joy for me is reflecting on her school reports and her emotional health and how much she has attained and progressed since 2019. 

Over the past four years her attainment has inclined to exceeding and excelling expected levels in most subjects including sports, due to the excellent quality of teaching and learning at St. Aubyn’s which presented the right amount of challenge for her to reach her potential.

As well as hugely improving her self-confidence, self-esteem, social awareness and emotional maturity, my daughter has been made to feel secure with the very clear and respectful rules and friendly ethos of the School, which is so favourably inclusive of all faiths and backgrounds.  It’s hard to explain in words the magnitude of this for me as a parent, in terms of this strong and positive change of pathway for my daughter. 

Most of all though, I love the School’s values which are active, exceptional and sincere, incorporated by the extremely effective and fitting merit and sanction systems, and comprehensively interwoven into the School strategy, progressively aligning with evolving modern times. 

As a result of my daughter’s experiences at St. Aubyn’s, I have a child who is happy, polite, well-educated, secure and lucky enough to be going on to another excellent establishment for her secondary education, which would not otherwise have been possible.  I honestly cannot thank you and your community enough for providing her with such a great start in life.  She knows she has to carry on working hard next year but she has had such a brilliant foundation to date, thanks to everyone at St. Aubyn’s.

Experience St. Aubyn's for yourself.

What truly sets St. Aubyn’s apart is the balance we strike, academic ambition across every dimension of learning, pastoral care without compromise, and a community where every child is nurtured to be curious, confident and kind.

We invite families to visit, explore our school and experience this balance for themselves.

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What are the academic outcomes of St. Aubyn’s pupils

Yes. A 97% five-year 11+ success rate demonstrates our academic strength, delivered without compromising wellbeing.

Will my child be happy?

Our wellbeing provision, pastoral systems and inclusive culture ensure children feel supported, not pressured.

How do you compare to Forest, Bancroft’s or Chigwell?

As well as academic rigour families choose us for our facilities, personal attention, warm community that many clubs are included in the fees.

What if my child needs extra support?

Our specialist SEND team and tailored teaching ensure every child receives what they need to thrive.

Will my child be prepared for senior school?

Absolutely. Our academic outcomes and character development, according to each child’s needs, prepare children exceptionally well for their next stage.

See our school in action with a personal guided tour

We warmly invite you to a personal guided tour with Admissions Registrar, Mrs Helen Madden. During your visit, you’ll explore classrooms, creative spaces, and sports facilities to see how children grow in confidence and curiosity while building firm foundations for a lifetime of learning.

Most importantly, you’ll be in amongst a typical school day, allowing you to gain genuine insight into our nurturing community. Your visit concludes with a relaxed meeting with the Head to answer your questions.

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