Fees

Fees are reviewed annually and value for money is continually assessed. Fees for the academic year 2025/26 are below:

Registration and deposit

Registration fee	Reception to Year 11 – £70 Year 12 – £50
Deposit	£500 – payable on acceptance of a place. This deposit is refunded at the end of the pupil’s final term

Fees explained

Fees are invoiced on a termly basis and are due for payment in full on or before the first day of the term to which the invoice relates. A 3% discount is available for those willing to pay the annual fee up front and by 31st August for the following academic year.

A late payment surcharge of 3% per month is due on all fees outstanding after the first day of term.

To discuss this further, please contact [email protected]

Additional costs

Some small additional costs are incurred throughout the year to support pupils’ learning. Those listed below are to be used as a guide. Accurate costs will be included in each termly invoice.

School year	Item	Indicative cost
Whole school	Trips – curricular and extra-curricular	Costs vary depending upon the trip
Whole school	Clubs	All clubs are optional, some include a small fee to cover costs which vary depending upon the activity
Sixth Form (Years 12 and 13)	Books	Pupils are required to purchase their own textbooks
	A Level examination	Recharged at cost. Costs will range depending on subject and will be announced in the Autumn. As a guide, typical fees range from £115 to £275 depending on the subject.
	UCAS application fee	£28.50 for multiple courses
	Duke of Edinburgh’s Award	Bronze – £395 (includes First Aid training and certification) Silver – £520 Gold – £595
Senior School (Years 7 to 11)	GCSE examinations	Recharged at cost. Costs will range depending on subject and will be announced in the Autumn. As a guide, typical fees for exams range between £45 - £55 per subject.
Senior School (Years 7 to 11)	Duke of Edinburgh’s Award	Bronze – £395 (includes First Aid training and certification) Silver – £520 Gold – £595 (All Y9 pupils take Bronze. Silver and Gold are optional.)

Sibling Discount

We are pleased to offer additional financial assistance for families with siblings wishing to attend Derby Grammar. Where there are two siblings, there will be a 10% discount on the tuition fees of the eldest child. In cases where there are three or more siblings, a 10% discount will be applied to the eldest child and a 5% discount for subsequent eligible children (youngest will not be eligible for a discount).