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Fees & Bursaries

Bursaries

Bursaries for children of the clergy or serving members of the armed forces are awarded. A small number of means-tested highly discretionary bursaries are also available to support pupils who would otherwise be unable to come to, or stay at, OBH.

Sibling Discounts – A 10% reduction of the school fee is offered to parents for the youngest sibling, while all three children are at school at the same time.

Military Personnel Discount – a 20% reduction of the school fee is offered for children of actively-serving military personnel. You may also be entitled to Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) from the Ministry of Defence for boarding placements – please contact the MOD for more details. For further information about Scholarships, Bursaries or Sibling Discounts please contact our Registrar, Kate Walmsley on 01449 740252 or email [email protected]

Fees

Applicable taxes: All of the fees and supplemental charges are exclusive of any taxes which will be added (where applicable)

Nursery Fees

Session Time Cost £
Morning 8.00 am – 11.30 am £34 (half day)
Afternoon 12.30 pm – 3.30 pm £34 (half day)
Lunch – includes 1 hour provision 11.30 am - 12.30 pm £161 per term, for each weekday the child is provided lunch.

Early Years Funding available for half day sessions, not redeemable against lunchtime session.

* Funding applications for pupils aged  2 years, 8 months and ends the following term of their 5th Birthday.

Pre-Prep Fees

Year Cost £ (Per Term)
Reception, Years 1 & 2 £4,666

Early Years Funding available for reception fees, not redeemable against lunchtime sessions.

*Funding ends the following term after their 5th birthday.

Prep Fees

*Day fees include Saturday School for Years 5 – 8, all meals, snacks, curricular trips and most group activities on-site.

Year Cost £ (Per Term)
Year 3 £6,649
Year 4 £7,339
Years 5 & 6 £7,999
Years 7 & 8 £8,157

Boarding Fees

*Boarding fees include Saturday School for Years 5 – 8, all meals, snacks, curricular trips and most group activities on-site.

Transitional boarding reservations are payable in advance each term, for fixed specified nights. The full amount is payable whether occupied or not. Occasional additional nights can be added at a nightly rate.

Full Boarding

*Includes a reserved bed every night, including weekends, during term time.

*Transitional Boarding 2 to 5 Nights. Please contact the school office for a full list of prices.

Year Cost £ (Per Term)
Year 3 £10,375
Year 4 £11,065
Year 5 £11,725
Years 6-8 £11,883

International Full Boarders

Year Cost £ (Per Term)
Year 4 £11,877
Years 5 & 6 £12,537
Years 7 & 8 £12,695

Optional Charges

Option Cost
Learning for Success one to one support £28.50 (per lesson)
English as an Additional Language £28.50 (per lesson)
Emotional Literacy Support (ELSA) £20.00 (per half hour)

Private Music/Tennis/Drama/Dance Lessons

*Music Exams by arrangement

Enquire for individual costs
Evening Activities & Supper 17:40–19:30 £11.31 (per evening)
Bus Routes – Single Journey

£6.79 (per journey)

Saffron Walden, Hempstead & Colchester: £10.18 (per journey)