Fees at Hilden Oaks are very competitive compared to many independent schools, and intentionally so. We do not want cost to be a barrier to your child's education so we keep fees as low as possible whilst retaining the highest standards of teaching and care. We operate as a charitable trust with no borrowing, and reinvest all fees into school facilities and education to keep improving the school.
Preparatory School & Nursery Fees Schedule 2023–2024 - download
Early Years Grant
The school is a registered provider of Free Early Education for 3 and 4 year olds. All children (from the term following their 3rd birthday) are eligible to receive a maximum of 15 hours per week for 48 weeks of the year, regardless of parental income. NB - those children attending term time only are eligible to receive FEE for the 36 weeks the school is open.
Parents who do not use their full 15 hours may claim the difference through another registered provider. Parents only wishing to access 15 hours Free Early Education will be offered 5 sessions from 11.00 am until 2.00 pm subject to availability, until compulsory school age. These places are not subject to the registration deposit mentioned below. The school reserves the right to withdraw from the scheme at any time and will endeavour to give one term’s notice of its intention.
Childcare/TFC Vouchers
These provide an easy way for working parents to save on the cost of childcare. We are happy to accept vouchers towards payment of Pre-School fees. Please contact the Registrar for further information.
Payment Terms
A deposit of £500 is required when registering. Payment of fees should be made at the beginning of each term by bank transfer. Please contact the Registrar for further details.
Bursaries
Bursaries are awarded on occasion, to provide assistance with school fees, to parents of children with academic potential, who would not normally be able to benefit from being educated at an independent school.
There are a limited number of means-tested bursaries, of varying sizes, available, which are awarded only where pupils and parents meet the necessary criteria.
Several children at the school already benefit from these type of bursaries, so if you believe that a bursary would be applicable to your circumstances, please contact the Registrar, in confidence, for more information and to explore this opportunity further