School Fees at Newcastle School

At The Newcastle School, we are committed to providing an outstanding education, exceptional pastoral care, and excellent value for families seeking an independent school in Newcastle.

Our fees are structured to provide a comprehensive educational experience, with many essential costs already included. This allows parents to benefit from greater certainty and transparency when planning their child's education. The School aims to maintain the highest standards of teaching, learning and student wellbeing while carefully managing costs for families.

What's Included in School Fees?

Unlike many independent schools, Newcastle School includes a wide range of educational essentials within its tuition fees.

School fees include:

• High-quality teaching and academic support
• Extensive pastoral care
• Wrap-around care provision
• School laptop provision for students in Years 7 to 13
• School textbooks
• External examination fees
• Personal accident insurance
• Most curriculum-based learning resources

This comprehensive approach helps families avoid many additional costs often associated with independent education.

School Fees 2026–27

Senior School (Years 7–13)

£7,590 per term 

Junior School (Years 3–6)

£6,195 per term

Junior School (Years 1–2)

£6,010 per term 

Reception

£5,155 per term

Reception fees may be reduced through the applicable Free Early Years Entitlement Government Grant until the term of a child's fifth birthday. 

Nursery

Your child can attend the Nursery for either a morning session or a full day for a minimum of 15 hours per week. This can be split across two full days or three mornings. The first 15 or 30 hours may be free in accordance with the Free Early Years Entitlement. Should you be eligible for the 30 free hours, please ensure you have applied for your entitlement and received your 30 hours eligibility code to ensure the school will receive the funding on your behalf. Please contact the finance office should you have any queries.  

Any sessions in addition to your 15 or 30 free hours will be charged at our rate of £47 per morning session and £70 per full day.  

All published fees are inclusive of VAT. 

Flexible Payment Options

We recognise that flexibility is important for families planning independent school education.

School fees can be paid through:

• Monthly Direct Debit payments spread over ten instalments from September to June
• Termly payments in advance
• Annual payments in advance

These options enable families to choose the payment arrangement that best suits their circumstances.

Family and Sibling Discounts

Newcastle School is proud to support families with more than one child attending the School.

Families may benefit from the following tuition fee discounts:

• 10% discount for a first sibling
• 20% discount for a second sibling
• 33.3% discount for third and subsequent siblings

Discounts are applied to the youngest child or children attending the School. 

Lunch Charges

Freshly prepared school lunches are available for all pupils.

• Senior School: £410 per term
• Junior School: £380 per term
• Nursery: £5.60 per day

Enquire About Fees and Admissions

Our Admissions Team would be delighted to discuss fees, payment options, sibling discounts, and the admissions process.

Whether you are considering Nursery, Junior School, Senior School or Sixth Form entry, we are here to help you understand the benefits of The Newcastle School education and the value it offers for your child's future.