Our Fees | Private School Reading

At Crosfields, we believe that great education should feel enriching, inspiring and transparent for families. That’s why our fees are structured as a comprehensive package, designed to provide exceptional value while reducing the number of unexpected extras.

From learning resources and day trips to cocurricular opportunities, lunches and stationery, the majority of what your child needs to thrive is already included in our annual fee. This approach allows families to clearly understand the investment they are making, an investment that supports a broad, balanced and joyful school experience.

Proudly rated “Good” for value for money by The Telegraph, thanks to our impressive academic performance, outstanding facilities and balanced fee structure.

A transparent, supportive approach

We understand that choosing a school is one of the most significant decisions a family can make. Our goal is to make the financial side of that choice as clear and supportive as possible, ensuring parents understand exactly what is included and why our fee structure offers excellent value.

If you have questions about funding, bursaries or how our fees work, our Admissions Team is always here to help.

What’s included

Our full package pricing covers a wide range of educational and welfare provisions such as:

Educational day trips
Textbooks and stationery
Lunches and snacks
Internal co-curricular activities
Digital devices for selected year groups (Years 4, 5, 7 and 8)

This inclusive structure helps ensure pupils can explore their interests and take advantage of school life without added financial pressures.

Government Early Years Funding (EYFE)

Children aged 3–4 in our Nursery and Reception classes can receive up to 15 hours per week of universal Early Years Funding Entitlement during term time, based on our academic calendar of 35 weeks. Eligibility applies from the academic term after a child turns three until the end of the first term following their fifth birthday.

In addition, children aged 2–3 may also be eligible for funded hours, depending on family circumstances. Eligible working parents may receive up to 30 hours of funded childcare per week for children. Families receiving certain forms of government support may access 15 hours of funded early learning for 2 year olds.

Registration Fee

A nonrefundable registration fee is required when submitting an application:

£120 for families living in the UK
£200 for families living outside the UK

Deposits

An Acceptance Deposit of £1,000 (not subject to VAT) is payable when your child’s place is confirmed. Further details—including how and when deposits are refunded—are outlined in the School’s Terms and Conditions.

Families with pupils progressing from Year 6 into Year 7 will receive information about Senior School deposits during the Autumn Term prior to entry.

School fees for the 2025–2026 academic year

All fees shown below are per term, inclusive of VAT, and reflect our full package model.

Year Group	Termly Fee
Pre-School	£4,580 (£3,479 with 15 hr funding)
Reception	£5,295
Year 1	£5,695
Year 2	£5,995
Year 3	£6,945
Year 4	£7,395
Year 5	£7,745
Year 6	£7,745
Year 7	£8,195
Year 8	£8,445
Year 9	£8,695
Year 10	£8,695
Year 11	£8,695

Families also have the option to pay fees in advance for multiple terms at a discounted commutation rate; please contact fees@crosfields.com for more information.

Optional Extras

While most costs are included within our core fees, some optional services and activities incur additional charges (including VAT):

Breakfast Club (Nursery–Year 6): £5.15 per session
Breakfast at The Hatch (Years 7–11): Pay-as-you-go or £3.65 flat charge
Late Stay (Nursery–Reception): £11.00 per session
Late Stay (Year 1–2): £7.90 per session
Certain externally run co-curricular clubs (e.g. swim school, LAMDA, chess)
School Transport: Charges notified separately
Public Examinations: Fees set by the relevant Exam Boards

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