Fees and Charges
Fees 2025/26 from 1 September 2025
All fees and charges are inclusive of VAT where applicable.
| Fees 2025/26 from 1 September | Per Term | Per Annum |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Reception (age 3 on entry) | £3,700* | £11,100* |
| Infants; Reception - Year 2 (ages 4, 5, 6 on entry) | £5,064 | £15,192 |
| Lower School; Years 3 - 6 (ages 7, 8, 9, 10 on entry) | £7,242 | £21,726 |
| Senior School; Years 7 - 13 (ages 11- 17 on entry) | £8,142 | £24,426 |
* Pre-Reception fees include lunches
We do not anticipate changes to this figure before or during the 25/26 financial cycle and will only revisit in the event of significant deterioration in the wider economic situation that substantially impacts our costs or pupil numbers. We believe transparency about our current position is preferable to delaying communication while awaiting greater economic certainty that may not materialise.
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Sibling Discount
From 1 September 2025, the school will introduce a sibling discount, both for new and existing eligible families. The key points are as follows:
· Families with three or more children attending Norwich School are eligible for a 20% fee reduction for their third child and a 25% fee reduction for their fourth child (and any subsequent siblings).
· Children must attend Norwich School at the same time before a sibling discount can be awarded. Once awarded, the discount will remain with each relevant child while at least three children attend the school.
· Any issues of eligibility will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.
· Norwich School reserves the right to withdraw a sibling discount in the event of late or non-payment of school fees.
Lunch Charges 2024/25
Senior School Lunch Charge
The charges for Senior School lunches are set at £6.00 per day and varies according to the number of days in each term. The charge for the Michaelmas Term 2024 is £372.00, for the Lent Term 2025 is £336.00 and for the Trinity Term 2025 is £270.00, making a total charge for the year of £978.00.
Lower School (L2-U3) Lunch Charge
The charges for Lower School (Reception-U3) lunches are set at £5.75 per day and varies according to the number of days in each term. The charge for the Michaelmas Term 2024 is £356.50, for the Lent Term 2025 is £322.00 and for the Trinity Term 2025 is £258.75, making a total charge for the year of £937.25.
Please note, lunch charges for academic year 2025/26 will be published shortly.
British National Overseas (BNO) fees - Reception - Year 10
Applicants applying to the School from Hong Kong as British National Overseas (BNO), who have been offered a place at Norwich School, will be required to pay a term's fees in advance, a refundable acceptance deposit of £600, and a one-off fee of £2,500. This fee covers the costs incurred by the School associated with using the BNO scheme, such as agent fees and additional English provision that may be required upon arrival. After the first term, the day fee listed above, applicable to the year group, will be charged.
This fee will also be applicable to other applicants applying to the school via an agent, or those who are deemed in need of additional English provision.
If you require further information, please do contact Admissions via admissions@norwich-school.org.uk or call 01603 728449.
For pupils applying as British National Overseas residents for our Sixth Form, please see fee details on our InternationalAdmissions page.
Fees are reviewed annually and the school will endeavour to give parents and fee payers one term’s notice of any increase in the fees due the following academic year.
Fee Payment
Fees are due and payable before the first day of each term.
School fees can be paid via BACS/online banking or standing order/direct debit using the School’s bank details** shown in the “Terms & Conditions” section of the fee bill. A monthly payment option is also available via School Fee Plan, who make a 3.56% charge for this facility, click here for more information. Norwich School is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Premium Credit Limited which is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. *School Fee Plan is a trading style of Premium Credit Limited.
Please contact the Finance Office via the School’s main telephone line (01603 728430) or via feebill@norwich-school.org.uk if you require any further information or assistance on fee payments.
**Please be aware that there remains a significant level of fraudulent cyber activity targeted at the Independent School sector. Norwich School will never contact you by email, text, or telephone to communicate any changes to the School’s bank account details and there are no plans for the School to change its existing banking arrangements. If you receive any such request, please do not make payment(s) and contact feebill@norwich-school.org.uk immediately. Thank you for your vigilance.
Registration & Acceptance (Domestic Pupils)
Registration fee
A non-refundable fee of £95 per pupil is payable when pupils formally apply for a place at Norwich School.
Acceptance deposit
An acceptance deposit of £600 is payable on acceptance of a place for a pupil. This deposit is refunded at the end of the pupil’s last term at the school provided there are no outstanding charges.
Additional Fees
Examinations
External examinations (including GCSE and A Level examinations are charged separately. The amount due will vary depending on the exam board, and the number of examinations sat, but the average cost for GCSE Examinations is approximately £650 per candidate, and for A Level approximately £450 per candidate.
Further details will come out ahead of any pupil sitting their formal exams. These fees are added to the Trinity term fee bill.
Further information regarding exams can be found here
Buses
The School runs various bus routes around Norfolk, which are billed either termly, half-termly or on a single ticket basis. Further information regarding transport can be found here.
Uniform
A full uniform list will be sent to all new families ahead of joining the school, as well as information about our uniform suppliers. There is also a second-hand uniform shop run by Friends of Norwich School volunteers which is open on select dates throughout the year.
Lower School Extended Care
There is additional after-school care between 17:00 and 18:00, which incurs an additional charge of £7 per session.
