What Is Included in Our School Fees?
We know families want to understand exactly what a private school fee covers, so here is a clear breakdown of what is included as standard.
| What’s Included |
What This Means for Families |
| Tuition |
High-quality teaching across the curriculum, delivered by experienced staff from Nursery to Year 8. |
| School lunches |
All school lunches are included within tuition fees (Nursery Acorns part-time sessions do not include lunch). |
| Termly trips |
Scheduled termly educational trips are included within tuition fees (Nursery Acorns does not have termly trips). |
| Specialist teaching |
Access to specialist subjects, including the arts, French, STEM and Games, taught by subject specialists. |
| Learning resources |
General exercise books and stationery are provided at no extra charge; lost or damaged books are charged for. |
| Pastoral care |
Support for each pupil’s wellbeing, development and personal growth throughout their time at the School. |
| School facilities |
Use of classrooms, specialist teaching spaces and outdoor learning environments, including our Forest School. |
VAT: All fees and charges listed on this page are inclusive of any applicable VAT unless stated otherwise (Nursery Acorns and Oaks fees are currently shown without VAT). Optional extras such as uniform and wraparound care are billed separately – see our Wraparound Care and School Bus Service page for details.
Applications, Deposits and Payment Information
A non-returnable registration fee is required when an application for a place is submitted: £145 for Nursery applications, and £174 (including 20% VAT) for Reception and above.
Once a place is offered, a deposit becomes due: £3,000 for Nursery Acorns, or £4,000 for Nursery Oaks through to Year 8. This deposit is refunded following a child’s last term at the School.
- First term’s fees: due in full by the end of the Spring Term preceding a September entry.
- Payment schedule: fees are payable termly, strictly in advance, and by the end of the preceding term.
- Late payment: an additional charge of £100 may be levied where fees are not paid by the due date, with interest also chargeable.
Early Years Funding
Devonshire House is a registered provider under the Early Years Funding Policy for eligible two to four year olds, offering from 15 hours to 30 hours of free entitlement funding per week. This is dependent on funding being available, the pupil being eligible, and the School offering places under the Scheme.
We currently deliver Early Education Funding as follows:
- 30 hours for eligible working families with children aged 2 to 4
- A 15-hour free universal entitlement for children aged 3 and 4, from the term after their third birthday
- 30 hours of the local Camden Enhanced Offer funding for non-working Camden residents with children aged 3 and 4
Parents will need to be eligibility-checked for this funding via the Government’s Best Start in Life service. The School reserves the right to withdraw from the Scheme at any time and offers a limited number of free entitlement only places, so please contact our Admissions team early to discuss availability.
