Fees

At HCS, we are committed to delivering exceptional value for money, ensuring affordability, and broadening access to our education. Our aim is to provide a values-driven, future-focused, and transformative learning experience that equips our pupils to succeed and thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

In July 2024, the Government announced the introduction of VAT on independent school fees. To help mitigate this additional cost for our families, the Governing Board has approved a discretionary discount of 2.5% on the Spring and Summer term fees for this academic year. This discount is available to families affected by the VAT charge on the tuition and boarding fee. It is based on the estimated VAT reclaim the School can recover during the financial year. Please note that the availability and percentage of this discount may vary annually, depending on financial circumstances and recoverable VAT.

FEES & CHARGES 2024-25

The fees detailed below are inclusive of VAT and the discretionary discount has been applied. Please note that we expect the fees for the next academic year to be published in April.

Registration Fee (Reception to Year 12): £90*
Deposit: £180 (refundable subject to terms and conditions)
Bursary fund contribution (Year 7 to Year 12 only): £300*

*non-refundable

Junior School & Nursery Tuition Fees

Nursery	Details available on request
Reception	£3,732 per term
Year 1 and Year 2	£3,960 per term
Year 3	£5,088 per term
Year 4 to Year 6	£5,187 per term

Senior School & Sixth Form Tuition Fees

Year 7	£6,581 per term
Year 8 and Year 9	£6,875 per term
Year 10 to Year 13	£6,908 per term

DOMESTIC BOARDING FEES

For Years 7 to 13:

School fees (tuition & boarding)	£12,446 per term
School lunches (no VAT)	£243 per term
Transport to and from school, Mon-Fri termtime (no VAT)	£360 per term
Total	£13,049 per term

inTERNATIONAL BOARDING FEES

Please download details of international boarding fees here.

Optional extras

Lunches (no VAT)	Nursery: £2 per day Reception to Year 2: £200 per term Years 3 to 6: £226 per term Years 7 to 11: £243 per term
Transport (no VAT)	Please ask for details. See Transport.
Music tuition	Lessons: From £26 per lesson Instrument hire: £50 per term
Speech & Drama tuition	£23.40 per lesson inc VAT
CCF	Years 10 to 13: £36 per term inc VAT
Duke of Edinburgh (no VAT)	Gold: £410 Silver: £345 Bronze: £315
Rowing	Year 9: £120 per term inc VAT Year 10: £132 per term inc VAT Seniors (Years 11 to 13): £60 per term inc VAT High Performance: £144 per term inc VAT Event trips: £20 per event
Junior School: Phoenix After School Club (no VAT)	£4.75 per hour
Junior School Breakfast Club (no VAT)	£3.45 per session

Payment of fees

An account for each pupil is prepared shortly before the beginning of each term. Fees are due on or before the first day of term; payment is accepted by BACs or cheque. Please note that we cannot accept cash payments for fees. A payment option to pay by Direct Debit is also available.

Fees in Advance

Please get in touch with PA to the Chief Operating Officer for further information: 01432 363 544.

Insurances and refund scheme

Pupils’ Personal Accident Insurance Scheme provides cover for 24 hours a day 365 days a year. All pupils are included in the Scheme, the premium for which is included in the school fees.

Download: Insurance scheme details

From September 2025 Hereford Cathedral School Pupil Absence Scheme (formerly called the School Fees Refund Scheme) provides cover for absence and is available to all pupils. It should be noted that no claim for a refund of fees for a period of absence can be considered, except through membership of this Scheme.

Download: Pupil Absence Scheme

Music tuition

Requests to begin instrumental and singing lessons should be made by contacting Mrs Amy Turtle, Music Administrator, on 01432 363 531. Parents are reminded that a half a term’s notice is required in writing to the music teacher of the intention to terminate music lessons and that the failure to give such notice will result in a half a term’s fees being payable.

All fees and charges are reviewed annually by the Governing Body and updated on the website prior to implementation.

School fees are charged in advance and, if paid termly, are due on or before the first day of term.

The School reserves the right to make a surcharge in the case of late payment, full details are contained in the Parent Contract.

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