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 for 2025/26
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 |
£35 (half day) |
|
Afternoon |
12.30 pm – 3.30 pm |
£35 (half day) |
|
Lunch – includes 1 hour provision |
11.30 am - 12.30 pm |
£165 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 |
£4,783 |
Early Years Funding available for reception fees, not redeemable against lunchtime sessions.
*Funding ends the following term after their 5th birthday.
Owls Extended Care
|
Collection Time |
Cost £ (Per Half-Hour) |
|---|---|
|
5:00 pm |
£3.20 |
|
5:30 pm |
£5.75 |
|
6:00 pm |
£7.60 |
Available for children in Pre-Prep from Nursery until Year 2.
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 |
£6,815 |
|
Year 4 |
£7,522 |
|
Years 5 & 6 |
£8,199 |
|
Years 7 & 8 |
£8,361 |
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 |
£10,634 |
|
Year 4 |
£11,342 |
|
Year 5 & 6 |
£12,021 |
|
Years 7 & 8 |
£12,180 |
International Full Boarders
|
Year |
Cost £ (Per Term) |
|---|---|
|
Year 4 |
£12,174 |
|
Years 5 & 6 |
£12,850 |
|
Years 7 & 8 |
£13,012 |
*Extra Night Boarding fee, all years £55 (per night)
Bus Routes
|
Route |
Cost £ (Per Journey) |
|---|---|
|
Wattisham/Bildeston |
£5.30 |
|
Saffron Walden/Hempstead/Colchester |
£9.90 |
|
All Other Routes |
£6.60 |
For more details on Bus Routes, please click here.
Optional Charges
|
Option |
Cost |
|---|---|
|
Learning for Success One-To-One Support |
£29.50 (per lesson) |
|
English as an Additional Language |
£29.50 (per lesson) |
|
Emotional Literacy Support (ELSA) |
£20.00 (per half hour) |
|
Private Music/Tennis/Drama/Dance Lessons |
Enquire for individual costs |
|
Evening Activities & Supper 17:40–19:30 |
£12.00 (per evening) |