Fees & Bursaries
School Fees for 2023/24 for Years 7 – 13:
£8,065 per term (including lunch)
FEE PAYMENTS:
Fees are payable by Direct Debit on the first day of each term. The collection dates for the year are on the last page of your invoice. Please be advised that late payment will incur interest charges at 8% above the base rate of the Bank of England accruing on a daily basis.
For monthly payment, the school has an arrangement with School Fees Plan. More information is available here.
REGISTRATION:
A fee of £125 is payable, which is non-returnable, when a child is registered.
DEPOSIT:
Half a term’s fee is payable on acceptance of a place, to be repaid on the final invoice, raised at the end of the final term at St James, i.e. July.
Please note that a full term’s fee is payable for overseas applicants. Please refer to the Terms and Conditions for full details.
LUNCHES:
Lunches are provided free within the basic fee.
EXAMINATION FEES:
All external costs related to GCSE and A Level examinations and any other examinations are passed on to parents.
MATERIALS:
Most text books, exercise books and other equipment needed for lessons are issued to pupils in Years 7-11 free of charge but remain the property of the school. Charges may be made for any books which are lost or damaged. Sixth Form pupils buy their own text books, stationery and art materials which remain their property.
CLASS OUTINGS/HOLIDAYS:
Class outings and holidays when arranged by the staff will be advised to you with the cost involved.
INSURANCE:
The school provides personal accident insurance for all pupils at no additional cost. Details are available from the Bursary.
NOTICE:
A term’s notice is required, in writing to the Head Teacher, for the withdrawal of a child, or a term’s fee will be charged in lieu of notice.
CANCELLATION OF CONTRACT FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES: Notice and Form
Bursaries
Bursaries may be awarded to children whose parents have limited means. They are usually granted annually and reviewed every Spring Term for the following school year. For further information, please read our Bursary Application Process Document. Applications are only accepted from current parents or those registered for admission. All applicants should email bursary-applications@stjamesschools.co.uk
All applicants are required to provide detailed personal financial information for assessment and will receive a home visit.