Fees

Fees 2025/2026

Age group	Fees payable to school	VAT per term	Total fees payable including VAT per term
Nursery	See Nursery fees section	n/a	n/a
Pre-Prep (Reception – Year 2)	£3,705	£741	£4,446
Junior (age 7-11)	£4,234.17	£846.83	£5,081
Senior and Sixth Form (age 11-18)	£5,346.67	£1,069.33	£6,416

Nursery Fees - Little Explorers

All 3 and 4 year olds are eligible to receive up to 15 hours per week of government-funded childcare, up to a maximum of 570 hours per year. This funding is available from the start of the term following your child’s 3^rd birthday.

Currently our funded sessions are offered every morning between 8.30am – 11.30am.
Additional sessions include Midday sessions (11.30am – 1.00pm including lunch) and Afternoon sessions (1.00pm – 3.30pm)
You may opt for a pattern of attendance that includes a variety of sessions, however these need to be fixed for the term and pre-booked in advance.

In order to benefit fully from the education we offer, the majority of children in the Nursery attend most sessions and many attend all sessions from 8.30am – 3.30pm.

Sessions and Fees for 2025/26

Days	Morning session 8.30am – 11.30am	Midday session 11.30am – 1.00pm (including lunch)	Afternoon session 1.00pm – 3:30pm
Monday	Funded hours	£310 per term	£310 per term
Tuesday	Funded hours	£310 per term	£310 per term
Wednesday	Funded hours	£310 per term	£310 per term
Thursday	Funded hours	£310 per term	£310 per term
Friday	Funded hours	£310 per term	£310 per term

Wraparound care and holiday provision

Wraparound care is available 7.45am – 8.30am and 3.30pm – 6.00pm charged at £3 per 30 minutes.
Provision will be available during term time only. There is a holiday club provision available but this is run by an external provider and will be charged separately.

For enquiries please contact our Pre-Prep Admissions Registrar on 024 7627 1190 or admissions@csfoundation.org.uk

Please note that full school uniform is not compulsory for Nursery pupils, although most of our children do wear the Nursery uniform during their sessions. Families can register receive a free daily milk allowance until their child’s 5th birthday. Families are required to provide their own nappies, wipes and other items for personal hygiene. Lunch is included in the additional paid session covering midday. Trips of around £25 per term may be booked for Nursery pupils, however the head can be consulted on this matter by families for whom any financial barriers prevent participation.

Admissions fees

Application Fee: There is an application fee of £90 including VAT which needs to be submitted with the Application form, for all applicants, with the exception of those applying to join the Nursery using only the funded hours.

Acceptances Fee and Deposit: An acceptance fee of £240 including VAT, and deposit of £300, together with signing the acceptance form, confirms your approval and agreement to be legally bound by the Parent Contract. This applies for all parents/guardians wishing to accept a place for their child from Reception upwards.

International applicants: A confirmation of acceptance for studies charge of £180, including VAT, is applied in addition to the Acceptance Fee and Deposit, for pupils requiring the Foundation to issue a CAS visa.

Additional fees

Music: Individual instrumental Music lessons are £17-£20 per half hour lesson.

Meals: Cashless catering is currently used for purchasing food in the School dining room. Pupils may bring a packed lunch if they prefer.

Educational visits: Parents are expected to contribute to or pay for various educational visits arranged by the School. A subsidy is provided for those who would not otherwise be able to benefit from these visits.

Examination Charges: Public examinations, namely GCSE exams at the end of Year 11 and A Levels at the end of Year 13, are included in the tuition fees for those pupils sitting the exams in 2024/25. From September 2025, exam fees will be billed separately.

Minibus Charges: Minibus charges vary depending on the distance from School and the number of times per week you use the service. Further details can be obtained from the Transport Manager.

Sibling Discount Scheme

At Coventry School Foundation, we recognise the commitment families make in choosing an independent education. To support families with multiple children in our schools, we offer a progressive sibling discount on tuition fees.

How the Sibling Discount Works

Families with at least two children in Foundation schools receive a reduction in fees which grows for each additional child enrolled in any Foundation School:

Second child: 10%
Third child: 15%
Fourth child: 20%
An additional 5% for each additional sibling who attends the Foundation.

Discounts are applied to tuition fees before VAT and automatically adjust if fees change.

Eligibility

The scheme applies while at least two siblings remain enrolled in Coventry School Foundation Schools.
As the number of siblings reduces, the sibling discount will be adjusted accordingly (and removed if the number falls below two).
Parents cannot choose which child receives the discount; it is allocated automatically by age order.
Families in receipt of a bursary award of 50% or more are not eligible for a sibling discount.
Families in receipt of a scholarship of 25% or more are not eligible for a sibling discount.

Notice Period

Families in receipt of the sibling discount must provide two terms’ written notice when withdrawing a child; otherwise, two term’s fees in lieu of notice will be payable. This additional commitment will help ensure the financial sustainability of the sibling discount scheme.

Families who do not wish to participate in the sibling discount scheme should notify the Finance Team: fees@csfoundation.org.uk | 024 76271326.

CSF Sibling Discount Scheme T&Cs

School fee plan

Many of our parents take advantage of the arrangement with School Fee Plan (SFP) who administer a monthly direct debit collection scheme. The service allows you to spread the cost of your school fees over 12 months interest free.

For more information and to apply click here.