School Fees
At Our Lady’s Abingdon, we are committed to providing an exceptional educational experience. Understanding our fee structure is essential as you plan for the financial commitment involved in your child’s education.
We strive 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 structured to ensure clarity and ease of understanding. We also offer various financial awards, scholarships and bursaries to help support families in managing these costs.
Below, we provide a detailed breakdown of our fees, financial assistance options, and additional costs associated with our programs.
Fee Structure for New Entrants
For new entrants, we offer a specific fee structure that you must adhere to. If you’re looking to become a part of OLA, a registration fee and deposit are required. These fees include the following:
Description | Cost |
Registration Fee: Payable upon completion of the application form and non-refundable. | £100.00 |
Deposit: Payable upon acceptance of a place and refundable when the pupil completes their education at OLA, less any charges for outstanding books, etc. | £500.00 |
General Fees for 2024-2025
Description | Period | Fee | Fee from April 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 | |
School Fund | Per Term | 2.00 | |
Locker Hire | Per Term | 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
Families with two or more students looking to enrol may be eligible for discounts. Discounts vary according to the number of siblings.
Description | Period | Discount |
2nd Sibling | Per Term | 15% |
3rd Sibling | Per Term | 10% |
4th Sibling | Per Term | 5% |
Fee Extras for 2024-2025
Extra fees may be included in addition to your general fees. These extras are available for you to pick and choose from. Discover the extras you can add to your child’s education:
Year Group | Description | Period | Cost |
Years 3 to 6 after school care | 1 Session per week | Per term | £90.00 |
2 Sessions per week | Per term | £180.00 | |
3 Sessions per week | Per term | £270.00 | |
4 Sessions per week | Per term | £360.00 | |
5 Sessions per week | Per term | £450.00 | |
Ad hoc | Per session | £8.50 | |
Snacks | per term | £45.00 | |
Late pick up | Per 15 mins | £2.00 | |
All Year Groups | Musical instrument hire | Per term | From £55.00 |
Extra individual lessons (e.g. English, Maths) 10 lessons per term | Per term £450.00 | Half term £240.00 | |
Shared extra lessons | Per term | £240.00 | |
Individual Music tuition | Per term | From £200 | |
Dyscalculia Screening Test | £25.00 | ||
EFL (English as a Foreign Language) Placement Test | Per test | £40.00 | |
Administration Fee (paid in 3 instalments if paying fees by 3 instalments per term rather than once per term) | Per term | £55.00 | |
Years 3 to 11 | School Lunch (compulsory) | Daily | £4.65 |
Daily Lunch Card | £5.00 | ||
Years 7 to 13 | School Fund (compulsory) | Per term | £2.00 |
Locker Hire (compulsory) | Per term | £3.00 | |
Years 10 and 11 | Art materials | Per annum | £60.00 |
Design Technology materials | Per annum | £60.00 | |
OLA 6th (Years 12 and 13) | Art materials | Per annum | £90.00 |
Design Technology materials | Per annum | £90.00 | |
Lunch Cards (payable by OLA 6th students who do not prepay lunches and wish to have school lunch) | Daily | £5.00 | |
Exam Fees for Pupils taking Public Exams | Year 11: (GCSEs & IGCSEs) | Per pupil | £450-£700 |
Upper VI (GCE A Levels) | Per pupil | £350-£600 |
Learning Support
Learning support is available for those who might need it. Expect to pay the following fees:
Lower School:
- Lessons provided by arrangement at an additional cost.
Senior School and OLA 6th:
- Individual lessons start from £450 per term.
Financial Awards and Bursaries
At OLA, we offer a range of financial awards to support our students. You and your child can benefit from the following financial awards and bursaries: 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.