School Fees
At Our Lady's Abingdon, we're committed to providing an exceptional educational experience. As you plan for your child's education, understanding our fee structure is essential.
We aim to offer a transparent and comprehensive fee structure that covers all educational needs and extras. From registration to tuition and additional services, our fees are designed to ensure clarity and ease of understanding. We also offer various financial awards, scholarships, and bursaries to support families in managing these costs.
Fee Structure for New Entrants
For new entrants, we have a specific fee structure. To join OLA, a registration fee and deposit are required:
Registration Fee: £120.00 (non-refundable, payable upon application form completion)
Deposit: £500.00 (refundable upon completion of education at OLA, less any outstanding charges)
General Fees for 2024-2025
| Description | Period | Fee from Sep 2024 | Fee from Apr 2025 |
| Years 3 and 4 | Per Term | £4,560.00 | £5,150.00 |
| Years 5 and 6 | Per Term | £5,470.00 | £6,180.00 |
| Years 7 to 13 | Per Term | £6,795.00 | £7,680.00 |
| Parents' Association | Per Term | £3.00 | £3.00 |
| School Fund | Per Term | £2.00 | £2.00 |
| Locker Hire | Per Term | £3.00 | £3.00 |
*Note: There are three terms per academic year—Michaelmas, Hilary, and Trinity. Fees are payable seven days before the first day of each term. A full term’s notice is required for withdrawal; otherwise, a term’s fees are payable in lieu.*
Sibling Reduction Scheme for 2024-2025
We offer discounts for families with two or more students:
| Description | Period | Discount |
| 2nd Sibling | Per Term | 15% |
| 3rd Sibling | Per Term | 10% |
| 4th Sibling | Per Term | 5% |
Fee Extras for 2024-2025
You can choose additional services to enhance your child's education:
| Year Group | Description | Period | Cost |
| Years 3 to 6 | After school care (1 session) | Per Term | £90.00 |
| Years 3 to 6 | After school care (2 sessions) | Per Term | £180.00 |
| Years 3 to 6 | After school care (3 sessions) | Per Term | £270.00 |
| Years 3 to 6 | After school care (4 sessions) | Per Term | £360.00 |
| Years 3 to 6 | After school care (5 sessions) | Per Term | £450.00 |
| Years 3 to 6 | After school care (Ad hoc) | Per Session | £8.50 |
| Years 3 to 6 | Snacks | Per Term | £45.00 |
| Years 3 to 6 | Late pick up | (per 15 mins) | £2.00 |
| All Year Groups | Musical instrument hire | Per Term | £55.00 |
| All Year Groups |
Extra individual lessons (10 lessons per term) |
Per Term | £450.00 |
| All Year Groups | Shared extra lessons | Per Term | £240.00 |
| All Year Groups | Individual Music tuition | Per Term | From £200 |
| All Year Groups | Dyscalculia Screening Test | Per Test | £25.00 |
| All Year Groups | EFL (English as a Foreign Language) Placement Test | Per Test | £40.00 |
| All Year Groups |
Administration Fee (Applicable if School fees are paid in more than 3 installsments per year) |
Per Term | £55.00 |
| Years 3 to 11 | School Lunch (compulsory) | Daily | £4.65 |
| All Year Groups | Daily Lunch Card | Daily | £5.00 |
| Year Group | Description | Period | Cost |
| Years 10 and 11 | Art materials | Per Annum | £60.00 |
| Years 10 and 11 | Design Technology materials | Per Annum | £60.00 |
| OLA 6th | Art materials | Per Annum | £90.00 |
| OLA 6th | Design Technology materials | Per Annum | £90.00 |
Exam Fees for Pupils Taking Public Exams
| Year Group | Description | Cost |
| Year 11 | GCSEs & IGCSEs | Per Pupil - £450-£700 |
| Upper VI | GCE A Levels | Per Pupil - £350-£600 |
Learning Support
| Year Group | Description | Cost |
| Lower School | Lessons by arrangement | Additional Cost |
| Senior School & OLA 6th | Individual lessons | From - £450 per term |
Financial Awards and Bursaries
We offer a range of financial awards, including Academic Scholarships, Sibling Discounts, and Bursary Awards (means-tested).
*Note: A pupil may qualify for only one major financial award. If multiple awards apply, only the largest amount will be awarded. If awarded both an Academic Scholarship and either a Sibling Discount or Bursary, the Scholarship will become honorary, allowing the pupil to participate in the McAuley Scholarship program.*
For more details on our bursaries and how to apply for financial assistance, please visit our Bursaries Page.
We hope this detailed breakdown of our fees and financial assistance options helps you make an informed decision. Ready to get started? Contact our admissions office today to begin the application process.