Fees
"Imagine your daughter thriving in an environment dedicated solely to her success."
Why choose a GDST school?
As part of The Girls' Day School Trust, the UK's largest educational charity, your daughter will benefit from 150 years of educational expertise. Our commitment to excellence ensures she receives the best possible education, while you enjoy peace of mind knowing we operate from a sound financial base. The GDST supports our school with a wealth of services that share expertise, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs, allowing us to keep our fees competitive and offer outstanding value.
- Financial stability: Feel secure with our robust financial foundation, ensuring your daughter's education is safeguarded for the future.
- Educational excellence: Watch your daughter flourish with the benefit of 150 years of educational expertise, providing her with the tools to succeed.
- Outstanding pastoral care: Rest assured that your daughter's well-being is our top priority, as we nurture her personal development in a supportive and caring environment.
- Competitive fees: Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with knowing you're investing in a high-quality education that offers exceptional value for money.
Flexible fee structure:
We understand the importance of flexibility, which is why our fees are payable in advance, annually, termly, or monthly by direct debit. You can also choose to pre-pay fees for multiple terms, years, or specific amounts. A personalized quotation will be provided upon request.
Our school fees for 2026/27, reviewed annually in consultation with the Girls’ Day School Trust, are listed below.
Day fees 2026/27
| Year group | Per term 2026/27 | Per year 2026/27 |
|---|---|---|
| Prep (Years 5-6) | £5,322.00 | £15,966.00 |
| Seniors (Years 7-9) | £6,861.00 | £20,583.00 |
| Seniors (Years 10-11) | £6,991.00 | £20,973.00 |
| Sixth Form (Years 12-13) | £7,161.00 | £21,483.00 |
The fees above include VAT.
Full Boarding fees 2026/27
| Year group | Per term 2026/27 | Per year 2026/27 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior (Year 7-9) | £15,414.00 | £46,242.00 |
| Senior (Year 10-11) | £15,637.00 | £46,911.00 |
| Sixth Form (Year 12-13) | £16,202.00 | £48,606.00 |
The fees above include VAT.
Weekend Activities - Full Boarders Only
Year 7-11 per year - £700.00
Year 12-13 per year - £420.00
Armed Forces Discount
HM Forces and FCDO: Royal High Bath offers a 20% discount off the basic boarding fees for daughters of serving members of the HM Forces and Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). For eligible families, the Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) is a contribution to the cost of boarding school. Families should apply for this directly from the Education Advisory Team, Royal High Bath cannot advise on eligibility.
UKVI Sponsorship: Royal High Bath is authorised to issue confirmation of acceptance of studies (CAS) numbers to enable pupils to obtain an educational visa.  There is an administration charge of £250 for this service.
Exeat charges to remain in school 2026/27
| October 2026 | £435.00 |
| November 2026 | £435.00 |
| January 2027 | £435.00 |
| May 2027 | £761.00 |
The charges above include VAT.
Weekly Boarding fees 2026/27
| Year group | Per term 2026/27 | Per year 2026/27 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior (Year 7-9) | £13,796.00 | £41,388.00 |
| Senior (Year 10-11) | £13,993.00 | £41,979.00 |
| Sixth Form (Year 12-13) | £14,577.00 | £43,731.00 |
The fees above include VAT.
Flexible Boarding (1-3 nights per week) 2026/27
| Sunday-Thursday 2026/27 | Friday, Saturday 2026/27 |
|---|---|
| £84.00 per night | £106.00 per night |
The fees above include VAT.
Flexible boarding is available on a first come first served basis subject to the boarding houses having beds available.
Bookings are made with the relevant housemistress and can be booked for a maximum of three nights per week.Â
Payment for flexible boarding is required in advance of the dates booked.
Occasional boarding 2026/27
| 4 nights | 5 nights | 6 nights | 7 nights | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Years 7 - 11 2026-27 | £597.49 | £746.86 | £896.24 | £1,045.61 |
| Years 12 - 13 2026-27 | £622.47 | £778.09 | £933.71 | £1089.32 |
The fees above include VAT.
Occasional boarding is available for students requiring up to 10 weeks of boarding.
This will be on a first come first served basis subject to the boarding houses having beds available. Bookings are to be made with the relevant housemistress and payment is required in advance of the dates booked.
Day Boarding 2026/27
| 2026-27 |
|---|
| £20.00 |
The fees above include VAT.
Wrap around care
| Per day 2026-27 | |
|---|---|
| Prebooked Breakfast Club | TBC |
| Prebooked After School Care (30 minutes) | TBC |
| Prebooked After School Care 16:05-17:00 (55 minutes) | TBC |
| Prebooked After School Care16:05-18:00 (115 minutes) | TBC |
| Late pick-up fee (for every 15 mins over time) | TBC |
| Non booked flat fee | TBC |
Lunches 2026/27
| Year Group | Day | Boarding |
|---|---|---|
| Year 5-6 | £969.00 | N/A |
| Year 7-10 | £1074.00 | Included |
| Year 11 | £876.00 | Included |
| Year 12-13 | Optional | Included |
| Breakfast charge - Adhoc including VAT | £2.68 | Included |
| Casual supper charge - Adhoc including VAT | £7.82 | Included |
Lunch fees are VAT exempt except where stated above.
Lunch charges are compulsory for all day pupils and will be added to day fees for all years, except Sixth Form where lunch is optional.Â
For boarders this is included within boarding fees.Â
Home to School Transport charges 2026/27
| Ad hoc 2026/27 | 5 trips 2026/27 | 10 trips 2026/27 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone A | £5.20 | £4.45 | £4.15 |
| Zone B | £7.35 | £6.65 | £6.10 |
| Zone C | £7.90 | £7.30 | £6.60 |
Prices are per trip per week.
All home to school transport bookings and payments are made through our transport website https://rhsbath.vectare.co.uk/. The network has been reviewed and developed to improve the opportunities for students to use the transport and keep journey times as short as possible.Â
Bus departures will be 16:30 Monday to Thursday and 16:10 on Fridays. Prep School students who have been booked onto buses will remain with other Prep School students until 16:10 on Monday to Thursday and until 15:50 on Fridays. Senior School students who have been booked onto buses must report and stay in the Dining Hall where they will be cared for.Â
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Unless indicated, VAT is included in figures below.
SEND charges
If it is agreed between parents and the Head of SEND that extra support in addition to our usual provision is required, these lessons will be charged separately in arrears.
- 1:1 Tuition £62.00 per hour (2026-27)
EAL charges
Students who do not have a full timetable and require EAL support will have these lessons provided at no extra cost. Students who already have a full timetable and wish to sit the additional EAL qualification will be charged separately in arrears for these lessons which will take place once every two weeks.
EAL lessons required in addition to a full timetable will incur a charge of £40.00 per lesson (no VAT charged).
Counselling charges
Counselling will be charged at £72.00 per session.
Curriculum and residential trips and after school clubs
Year 5-6 curriculum trips are charged at £170 per year.
The Year 5-6 residential trip is charged at £600 per year.
For other school trips and after school clubs, the member of staff organising the activity or event will communicate the specific costs associated with that event to parents before they need to book their daughters onto the activity. This ensures the costs are understood in advance of any commitment to the activity.
GCSE and A Level Fees
All external exams will be charged individually to students based on their particular subject choices. These fees will form part of the Summer Term invoice issued by the GDST Fees Office at the end of the Spring Term.
Payment of fees
All fees must be paid via the Bank direct debit system. As is the practice of all independent schools, the fees are due and payable termly in advance before the first day of the term concerned. The Trust also operates a scheme whereby the fees may be paid by monthly instalments.
Termly or monthly payment
All fees should be paid by direct debit termly on or before the first day of each term or by monthly direct debit. No reduction is applicable during terms when there is less teaching because of public examinations.Â
HM Forces and FCDO discount
Families in receipt of the Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) pay only 10% of the school fees. Families should apply for this directly from the Education Advisory Team, and Royal High Bath cannot advise on eligibility.
All other serving Forces and FCDO families receive a 20% discount on boarding fees.
Sibling discount
For a family with three or more daughters, the GDST is pleased to offer a 20% sibling discount on the third and subsequent sisters. This continues throughout the school career, even after the two older sisters have left.
Registration fees and deposits
Please note that the Royal High operates on a three-term academic year. To register there is a non-refundable registration fee of £150.00 UK and £200.00 international.
A deposit is payable on acceptance of a place. This sum will be held until the end of the pupil’s final term at the school, at which point it will be refunded, less any sums owing to the Trust or School at that time: £550 (for UK day), £1000 (for UK boarders) and a full term's fees for international students.Â
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Financial assistance
If your daughter would benefit from a Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) education, but your family is not in a position to cover the full fees, you may be eligible for a Bursary.
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