Our Board of Governors set our academic rates which reflect the exclusive experience we offer here at Derby Grammar School, and take into account the quality of education we deliver as well as the outstanding opportunities we create for all pupils.
Fees are reviewed annually and value for money is continually assessed. Fees for the academic year 2024/25 are below.
Fees for the 2024/25 academic year
| School year | Termly fees | What is included in the fee |
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| Senior School (Years 10 and 11) & Sixth Form | £5,500 |
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| Senior School (Years 7 to 9) | £5,350 |
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| Junior School (Years 5 and 6) | £4,250 |
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| Junior School (Years 3 and 4) | £3,750 |
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| Infant School (Years 1 and 2) | £3,245 |
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| Infant School (Reception) | £3,025 |
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Registration and deposit
| Registration fee | Reception to Year 11 – £70 Year 12 – £50 |
| Deposit | £500 – payable on acceptance of a place. This deposit is refunded at the end of the pupil’s final term |
Fees explained
Fees are invoiced on a termly basis and are due for payment in full on or before the first day of the term to which the invoice relates. A discount is available for those willing to pay the annual fee up front.
A late payment surcharge of 3% per month is due on all fees outstanding after the first day of term.
To discuss this further, please contact the School Business Manager on [email protected]
Additional costs
Some small additional costs are incurred throughout the year to support pupils’ learning. Those listed below are to be used as a guide. Accurate costs will be included in each termly invoice.
| School year | Item | Indicative cost |
|---|---|---|
| Whole school | Trips – curricular and extra-curricular | Costs vary depending upon the trip |
| Clubs | All clubs are optional, some include a small fee to cover costs which vary depending upon the activity | |
| Sixth Form (Years 12 and 13) | Books | Pupils are required to purchase their own textbooks |
| A Level examination | Recharged at cost. Costs will range depending on subject and will be announced in the Autumn. As a guide, typical fees for Summer 2023 exams were £110 per subject, but some were as high as £220. | |
| UCAS application fee | £27.00 for multiple courses | |
| Duke of Edinburgh’s Award | Bronze – £395 (includes First Aid training and certification) Silver – £520 Gold – £595 | |
| Senior School (Years 7 to 11) | GCSE examinations | Recharged at cost. Costs will range depending on subject and will be announced in the Autumn. As a guide, typical fees for Summer 2023 exams were £40 per subject. |
| Duke of Edinburgh’s Award | Bronze – £395 (includes First Aid training and certification) Silver – £520 Gold – £595 (All Y9 pupils take Bronze. Silver and Gold are optional.) |
Financial assistance
School Fee Plan is one of a number of independent providers who enable you to spread the cost of school fees and to pay them by direct debit.
Sibling Discount
We are pleased to offer additional financial assistance for families with siblings wishing to attend Derby Grammar. Where there are two siblings, there will be a 10% discount on the tuition fees of the youngest child. In cases where there are three or more siblings, a 15% discount will be applied to the tuition fees of the youngest child.
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