Fees & Bursaries

School Fees

Fees at The Manor Prep currently include all books, lunches, snacks, most equipment and all educational visits which take place during the school day. Wraparound care for children aged 3+, from 8:00am to 5:30pm, (8.00am – 5.00pm once settled for Under 3’s), and the majority of our extra-curricular clubs are also included. Individual instrumental lessons, instrument hire, residential trips (Years 4, 5 and 6) and specific additional educational support (for example for SEND or EAL pupils) are considered extras.

The Manor offers 15 hours of early years funding via the Government’s Early Education Funding scheme for 3 and 4 year olds; this is reflected in our two tier fee structure for Pre-Nursery, Nursery and Reception. Please email Head of Admissions (registrar@manorprep.org) or call 01235 858462 to find out how this could benefit your child for up to a maximum of 15 funded hours each week.

Please see the documents below regarding our 2026-27 Fees, Tax-Free Childcare, Childcare Vouchers, The Manor’s Personal Accident Scheme and the School Fees Refund Scheme. All pupils are automatically included in the Personal Accident Scheme and this cost is included within the tuition fees. If you wish your child to be included in the School Fees Refund Scheme, please complete the appropriate application form and return it to the Bursary (egale@manorprep.org); the cost will be added to your school account each term. Please read the leaflets carefully to ensure you understand the benefits that these schemes provide and, if applicable, advise the companies of any existing medical conditions.

Pre-Nursery and Nursery: Fee Sheet 2026/27

Reception to Year 6: Fee Sheet 2026/27

Tax-Free Childcare Scheme and Childcare Vouchers

Marsh Personal Accident Scheme 2026-27

Bursaries

The Manor Prep offers bursaries to benefit families who would not otherwise be able to educate their children at the School. These bursaries are not dependent on academic ability but the applicant will have an assessment as a part of our normal admissions process which will allow The Manor to ensure that both the child and the School are able to gain full benefit from the Bursary.

Bursary places may be awarded to a small number of boys or girls according to financial need, and could cover either part or full fees. There are no residence qualifications although priority may be given to children from the local community.

Application Process

The financial circumstances of both parents, and of any current partner of one or both parents, will be taken into account along with social security benefits and other financial details. These will include both capital and current income. Any awards made will be subject to annual review.

Proof of income will be required, and applications will be subject to scrutiny by the School and will be examined by independent auditors, which will include a home visit. Applications will be treated in strict confidence.

Bursary applications are welcomed from families seeking financial assistance with school fees. As bursary funding is limited and allocated annually, we encourage families to apply as early as possible to ensure full consideration and the greatest availability of support.

Applications are submitted through our online portal and are reviewed initially by the Bursary Committee. Following an initial assessment, applicants will either be notified that their application has been unsuccessful or invited to progress to the next stage of the process. Progression to the next stage does not guarantee that a bursary award will be made.

The second stage includes a home visit conducted by an independent auditor, who will verify the information provided and assess financial circumstances.

Final bursary awards are made following a full review of all applications and supporting information. Families will be notified of the outcome as soon as decisions have been reached.

The Bursary application process sits alongside our normal admissions process. Registration is usually requested once an application has progressed to the second stage and a Taster Day/Visit is usually only arranged once a Bursary offer has been made.

Please note that registering a child does not guarantee a Bursary offer and that the offer of a Bursary is always conditional upon a successful Taster Day/Visit and formal offer of a place.

Next Steps

In the first instance, please contact the Director of Admissions, Mrs Nikki Hemsley:

admissions@manorprep.org / 01235 858462

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Where next?

Starting School Advice

Academic Results

Senior School Exam Preparation