Fees, Scholarships & Bursaries

We regularly compare our fees to other independent schools and we are confident that the cost of education at LCS is better value. As well as our fees being comparable, or lower, than similar schools, the extras often charged by other schools are already included in the fees you pay us. For example, parents can be charged an additional £200-£300 per term for school meals, £300 for books, and £400 for after-school activities.

There are three terms per academic year – Michaelmas, Lent and Trinity.

Fees for 2025-2026

The following scale of fees will apply from the beginning of the Michaelmas Term 2025. There are 3 terms per academic year.

Nursery fees (ages 2-4) are published separately. These can be found here - use our bespoke Nursery Fee Calculator to work out the exact cost, one that's tailored to your needs.

Early Years Funding up to 30 hours per week is available for 2 to 5-year-olds in Nursery to Reception for eligible families. This can reduce the termly fee by up to £1,955. Please contact the Bursar, Mr E Fenn (e.fenn@lichfieldcathedralschool.com), for more information.

Sibling discounts

When two or more children from the same family attend the school at the same time, sibling discounts are available. Please contact the Finance team for further information on 01543 306172.

Included in the fees

• Class tuition and instruction in Physical Education.
• Loan of books, supply of stationery and other educational materials.
• Lunchtime clubs and activities.
• Additional occasional school activities.
• Most afterschool co-curricular clubs and activities.
• Lunches on all normal school days.
• Personal accident insurance.

Extras not included in the fees

• Individual tuition in music (instruments and voice) and LAMDA; hire of musical instruments.
• School minibus transport to and from school; the costs of curriculum visits (e.g. entry fee and transport).
• Some after-school clubs and activities involving external coaches and tutors; wrap-around care (from 7.30am until 6.00pm).
• Educational trips and visits connected to the curriculum.
• Optional overseas and residential visits.

School Fee Plan offer the opportunity to create monthly payments for fees and other costs.  

Click here to be directed to the LCS specific page for School Fee Plan.

Lichfield Cathedral School is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Premium Credit Limited which is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (702718). School Fee Plan is a trading name of Premium Credit Limited (company number 02015200).

Scholarships

Scholarships, and the fee reductions they bring, are awarded to students that have shown outstanding achievement so far in their education, academically or in other areas.

A limited number of Academic, Art, Drama, Music and Sport Scholarships are available for pupils entering Year 7 and Year 12 and usually represent a 5-10% remission of school fees. It is possible to hold more than one Scholarship, but the maximum fee remission is 20%. In addition, pupils may apply for Music and Sport Scholarships at any point during Years 7-13 when they have reached the required level of ability and achievement.

Assessments for Scholarships may involve a practical element (e.g. audition, drawing exercise, sports activity) and a review of previous achievement (e.g. a portfolio of evidence). All applicants will be interviewed by the relevant Head of Department.

For Music Scholarships, the minimum standards usually required are Grade 4 ABRSM for main study and Grade 3 Theory for Year 7 entry and Grade 8 ABRSM for main study and Grade 7 Theory for Year 12 entry. We will also assess pupils performing at these levels who have not yet taken any grade exams and take musical potential into account.

Bursaries

A limited number of means-tested bursaries are available each year. A prospective pupil must have been offered a place at the school before an application for a bursary can be considered. All bursaries, included those listed below, are means-tested.

Clergy and Armed Forces Bursaries: Sons and daughters of clergy may be eligible for a 10% remission of school fees. Children of members of the British Armed Forces may be eligible for a discount of up to 25%.

Former Pupils Bursary: The children of former pupils of Lichfield Cathedral School may be eligible for a remission of school fees of up to 5% and is subject to application. Please contact Admissions on 01543 306168 for details.

Reduction for siblings: Fee reductions are available for siblings. This reduction applies when all children are in attendance as fee-paying pupils at the same time.

For more information, contact the Finance team on 01543 306172.