Fees

Notes:

(1) As shown in the table - lunches (which are exempt from VAT) will be charged separately as extras in 2026/27 at £1,000 per year (£400 in the Autumn Term, £300 in the Spring and Summer Terms)

(2) A full term's notice is required before the removal of a pupil. In default of so doing, one term's fees in lieu of such notice will be charged.

(3) Every effort is made to keep ‘extras’ to a minimum but it is likely that you will be billed for extra activities such as educational trips and activities.  Your permission will be sought for your child to attend an activity that will generate an ‘extras’ charge over £20.

• Registration Fee (non-refundable): £150
• Deposit: £600
• Learning Support (per 60 minute session): £60.00
• In-class additional adult support: £20.65 p/h
• Instrumental Music Lessons (per half hour)  £35.30
• Hire of Instrument for one term (including weekends and holidays: £65

2026/27 Fees

For the 2026/27 academic year, the full daily cost of a Pre-School place at The Paragon is £75 per day.

This includes:

• Core daily provision: £46.00
• Lunch (freshly prepared hot meal): £5.00
• Consumables (learning materials and classroom resources): £5.00
• Enrichment provision (including specialist lessons, Forest School and our wider curriculum): £19.

Total daily cost: £75.00

Session Options: 

We offer flexible session options to support families:

• Full day: From the start of the school day until 3:30 pm
  £75.00 per day
• Morning session: From the start of the school day until 1:00 pm
  £45.00 per day
• Additional or occasional hours:
  £11.00 per hour

Funding Information

We currently offer 15 hours per week of universal Early Years Entitlement funding. At present, The Paragon School does not offer the extended 30-hour entitlement.

Our Pre-School Provision

Our Pre-School provision is thoughtfully designed as a complete educational experience, reflecting the ethos and curriculum of The Paragon.

Meals, consumables and our enriched programme all play an important role in supporting the quality and breadth of each child’s day. These elements are a natural part of the experience for children attending Squirrels, helping to create a nurturing, engaging and well-rounded environment in which they can thrive.

Following recent guidance from the Department for Education, early years providers are now required to clearly show how Early Years Entitlement funding is used, alongside any additional charges.

Government funding contributes towards the core childcare element of your child’s day. Charges for meals, consumables and enhanced educational provision are listed separately so that families can clearly see how funded hours and additional elements come together to shape your child’s experience.

This approach ensures transparency and meets Department for Education requirements, while also helping families better understand the full range of provision we offer.

You may notice that our Pre-School invoices now present these elements separately. This change is simply about how information is displayed and does not represent an increase in the overall published nursery fees for the 2025/26 academic year.

2026/27 Fees

For the 2026/27 academic year, the full daily cost of a Pre-School place at The Paragon is £75 per day.

This includes:

• Core daily provision: £46.00
• Lunch (freshly prepared hot meal): £5.00
• Consumables (learning materials and classroom resources): £5.00
• Enrichment provision (including specialist lessons, Forest School and our wider curriculum): £19.

Total daily cost: £75.00

Session Options: 

We offer flexible session options to support families:

• Full day: From the start of the school day until 3:30 pm
  £75.00 per day
• Morning session: From the start of the school day until 1:00 pm
  £45.00 per day
• Additional or occasional hours:
  £11.00 per hour

Funding Information

We currently offer 15 hours per week of universal Early Years Entitlement funding. At present, The Paragon School does not offer the extended 30-hour entitlement.

Fees are due and payable on or before the first day of each term. Late payments increase the school's costs and affect fee levels for all parents. Therefore we reserve the right to charge interest on outstanding balances. If interest is applied it will be added at a rate of 2% per month from the second day of term.

There are three ways to pay your fees and extras:

• By bank transfer to the account of 'Prior Park Educational Trust', account number: 70073296, sort code: 20-47-06 (Barclays Bank PLC, Bank). Please ensure that the pupil's name and account number are quoted on the transfer details. 
• We offer a fees in advance scheme which is open to all parents. Further details can be provided by Finance on request. 

Please contact the Finance Team at Prior Park College if you should have any questions, email: finance@priorparkschools.com