Thornton College Fees from September 2025 – July 2026
Lunch charges are not currently subject to VAT; however, there is some contradiction between the Treasury guidance and HMRC’s interpretation of that guidance. We do not currently envisage having a VAT liability for lunch charges but if this is overruled by HMRC, VAT will need to be added to the termly lunch charge and we will of course advise you of this as soon as possible.
| PRE-RECEPTION FEES | ||
| SESSIONS | FEES PER TERM | EQUIVALENT DAILY RATE |
| 8:00 am – 8:30 am Wrap Around Care | £36 per term x number of sessions | £3.09 |
| 8:30 am – 11:30 am Morning sessions includes (Free Funding Available) | £390 per term x number of sessions (unless free funding is used) | £33.43 |
| 11:30 am – 2:30 pm Afternoon Session (Free Funding Available) | £390 per term x number of sessions (unless free funding is used) | £33.43 |
| 2.30pm – 3.30pm Late Afternoon Session (Free Funding Available) | £72 per term x number of sessions (unless free funding is used) | £6.17 |
| 3:30pm – 6:00 pm Wrap Around Care | £135 per term x number of sessions | £11.57 |
During funding sessions there will be an additional charge of £75 per term, per day to cover consumables; to include a hot lunch.
Uniform
Uniform is required for all children. Further information is available from the Admissions Team.
Free Funding
Funding is available for both Morning and Afternoon Sessions from 8.30am – 2.30pm. Additionally, we offer a Later Afternoon Session from 2.30pm – 3.30pm for which funding is also available.
We understand that some parents may require longer hours, and we are flexible in accommodating those needs through our Wrap Around Care options. Parents are welcome to use the available funding towards these extended hours.
Bills
Bills are calculated and charged on a termly basis, in advance irrespective of booked days attended. You will receive the bill at the beginning of each term and payment is due by the first day of term. Monthly payments can be an option through School Fee Plan (or an alternative provider of your choice). If you have any queries relating to your bill, please contact our Finance team below. You will be notified of any fee increase one term in advance.
Amending your Sessions
A half term’s notice is required if you are decreasing your booked hours. To withdraw your child from Pre-Reception a term’s notice in writing is required.
If you would like to increase your booked hours this is subject to place availability. Please contact our Finance team on finance@thorntoncollege.com or telephone 01280 820411.
| RECEPTION – YEAR 2 | CURRENT TUITION & BOARDING FEES including VAT per term | LUNCH (Not subject to VAT) PER TERM | TOTAL FEE including VAT per term |
| YEAR 2 | £5,226 | £315 | £5,541 |
| RECEPTION & YEAR 1 | £4,776 | £295 | £5,071 |
| CURRENT TUITION & BOARDING FEES including VAT per term | LUNCH (not subject to VAT) per term | TOTAL FEE including VAT per term | |
| DAY STUDENT | £5,226 | £315 | £5,541 |
| WEEKLY BOARDER | £8,724 | £315 | £9,039 |
| TERMLY BOARDER | £11,346 | £315 | £11,661 |
| CURRENT TUITION & BOARDING FEES including VAT per term | LUNCH (not subject to VAT) per term | TOTAL FEE including VAT per term | |
| DAY STUDENT | £6,030 | £315 | £6,345 |
| DAY BOARDER | £8,400 | £315 | £8,715 |
| WEEKLY BOARDER | £9,546 | £315 | £9,861 |
| TERMLY BOARDER | £12,198 | £315 | £12,513 |
| CURRENT TUITION & BOARDING FEES including VAT per term | LUNCH (not subject to VAT) per term | TOTAL FEE including VAT per term | |
| DAY STUDENT | £7,752 | £336 | £8,088 |
| DAY BOARDER | £10,176 | £336 | £10,512 |
| WEEKLY BOARDER | £12,162 | £336 | £12,498 |
| TERMLY BOARDER | £15,180 | £336 | £15,516 |
There is more information about wrap-around care, weekly boarding and flexi-boarding available here.
All students are charged for day tuition fees and compulsory school lunch. Fees exclude any school extras such as bus transport, wrap around care and exam fees etc.
Boarding fees include term time accommodation, meals in boarding and tuition, textbooks and laundry except for the occasional dry cleaning. There is an additional charge in relation to any weekend activities.
Fees are due in full on or before the first day of each term by direct bank transfer or cheque. School bank details are shown on termly invoices.
Overseas parents can pay school fees in a secure and simple way via FlyWire. Please use the link https://thorntoncollege.flywire.com and follow the step-by-step instructions to make a payment.
If you would like to pay your fees monthly, you can use a third party provider such as the School Fee Plan company; other alternative companies do exist.
Sibling Discount
Second daughter – 5% discount on the termly fee of the youngest child
Third Daughter – 10% discount on the termly fee of the youngest child
From September 2025, we offer a discount of up to 20% on our school day and boarding fees for children of serving members of the regular Armed Forces and those who work for the Foreign Commonwealth Development Office, who are eligible for a CEA payment. The level of discount will depend on qualification for the CEA payment. For example, if CEA covers 90% of your school fees, the school offers a 10% forces discount. If CEA covers 85% of your school fees, the school will offer a 15% forces discount, and so on, up to a maximum of 20% forces discount. If CEA covers 100%, no forces discount will apply.
To clarify further, there is no forces discount available if the parent is not eligible for a CEA payment, as the purpose of the forces discount is to top up the CEA payment, with a maximum top-up of 20% from the school from September 2025.
The school offers a Fees In Advance Scheme to all those who wish to pay fees in advance (minimum of 3 consecutive academic terms) and claim an annual discount of 2.5%. You will need you to sign the Fees In Advance Scheme documentation before we can offer any discount. Details are available from the Finance Manager at finance@thorntoncollege.com
Please note: The EYFS Pre-reception class is currently exempt from VAT.
