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Kimbolton School Fees 2026/27: £8,680 a term · Day · Senior School day tuition and lunch · incl. lunch
Kimbolton, United Kingdom
3–18 years
GCSE, IGCSE, A Levels
Boarding available
Fees checked 2026-09-28Fees 2026/2027
Kimbolton School fees for 2026/27 are £297 for Lower Prep mandatory lunch; £5,459 for Lower Prep tuition and lunch; £8,680 for Senior School day tuition and lunch a term. Senior full boarding (UK): £15,500 a term.
£297–8,680
Fee per term (day places)
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| Stage / provision | Fee per term |
|---|---|
| Lower Prep tuition | £5,162 |
| Lower Prep mandatory lunch | £297 |
| Lower Prep tuition and lunch | £5,459 |
| Upper Prep tuition | £6,780 |
| Upper Prep mandatory lunch | £308 |
| Upper Prep tuition and lunch | £7,088 |
| Senior School day tuition | £8,335 |
| Senior School day mandatory lunch | £345 |
| Senior School day tuition and lunch | £8,680 |
| Senior full boarding (UK) | £15,500 |
| Senior full boarding (non-UK) | £15,900 |
| Senior weekly boarding (UK) | £14,470 |
Published 2026/27 gross charges per term, inclusive of VAT. Lunch is mandatory for day pupils; boarding rates vary by residence and pattern. Extras are separate. Annual total not calculated.
For 2026/27, Kimbolton publishes total day fees per term including mandatory lunch and VAT: £5,459 for Lower Prep (£5,162 tuition plus £297 lunch), £7,088 for Upper Prep (£6,780 plus £308) and £8,680 for Senior day (£8,335 plus £345). Its calendar confirms Autumn 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. Calculated three-term annual day totals are £16,377, £21,264 and £26,040 respectively. The comparison figure is Lower Prep day including mandatory lunch. Boarding is separately priced, as are trips and optional extras.
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The known first-year cost at Kimbolton School for a New Year 12 UK/EU-national ; one child and one Senior-school magazine per family day pupil is £26,939 in 2026/27: £26,040 tuition, a £120 registration fee, a £21 pupil insurance, a £20 mandatory parents’ association membership, a £18 mandatory senior-school magazine and a £720 enrolment deposit.
First-year cost 2026/27
Known costs for a New Year 12 UK/EU-national ; one child and one Senior-school magazine per family day pupil
- Tuition
- £26,040
- Registration fee · one-off
- £120
- Pupil insurance · yearly
- £21
- Mandatory parents’ association membership · yearly
- £20
- Mandatory Senior-school magazine · yearly
- £18
- Enrolment deposit · refundable
- £720
Not included: uniform, trips, individual support, personal devices, entry fees (amounts or applicability not fully confirmed).
Fee sources, checked 5 Nov 2026
- Tuition £26,040 per academic year → Source ↗ · Payment schedule ↗ ·
Paid in three termly instalments of £8,680.
- Registration fee £120 one-off → Source ↗ ·
This payment is non-refundable.
- Pupil insurance £21 per academic year → Source ↗ ·
- Mandatory parents’ association membership £20 per academic year → Source ↗ ·
- Mandatory Senior-school magazine £18 per academic year → Source ↗ ·
- Enrolment deposit £720 one-off → Source ↗ ·
Refund or credit is subject to the school’s conditions.
- From year 2 → Source ↗ ·
Second-year figures use the same published rates; future school-year fees may change.
Key facts
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Admissions & entry points
Joining the schoolThe school accepts applications from Early Years (3+) through Sixth Form (16+), with separate entry routes for Prep, Senior and Sixth Form.
Joining the school
The school accepts applications from Early Years (3+) through Sixth Form (16+), with separate entry routes for Prep, Senior and Sixth Form. Boarding is offered from age 11; confirm current availability and the applicable assessment for the intended year group.
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Learning & qualifications
About Kimbolton SchoolKimbolton School offers preschool, prep, senior and sixth-form education for ages three to eighteen.Sources reviewed 14 September 2026 Lea…
About Kimbolton School
Kimbolton School offers preschool, prep, senior and sixth-form education for ages three to eighteen.
Sources reviewed 14 September 2026
Learning and qualifications
Kimbolton's Senior School GCSE route includes some IGCSE qualifications, followed by an A-level Sixth Form. These qualifications do not describe the Pre-School or Prep stages.
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Support, school day & campus
Support and school lifeKimbolton publishes English as an Additional Language (EAL) support delivered by a specialist in its English Department.
Support and school life
Kimbolton publishes English as an Additional Language (EAL) support delivered by a specialist in its English Department. The level and format of support depend on the pupil's assessment; some academic support is listed separately as an extra charge.
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Campus and daily arrangements
Kimbolton's Pre-School, Prep, Senior School and Sixth Form is in Kimbolton. Boarding starts from age 11. The Prep and Senior schools have different published access directions, so use the location for the intended stage.
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School locations and visiting
The Prep School is on Thrapston Road. For satnav, use PE28 0JJ; its postal postcode is PE28 0EA. The Senior School is at the eastern end of High Street. During the published peak-hour one-way system, access is through the Iron Gates on the B645. Check the school directions before travelling.
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First-year budget & additional costs
Basis for the annual comparisonThe official 2026/27 calendar lists Autumn, Spring and Summer terms.
Basis for the annual comparison
The official 2026/27 calendar lists Autumn, Spring and Summer terms. The annual figure is SchoolMatch's calculation from the official per-term fee; it is not an annual quote from the school. The original termly day and boarding tariffs remain in the fee table.
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Location
Kimbolton School
Prep School postal address: Thrapston Road, PE28 0EA Kimbolton; Senior School and Sixth Form: High Street, PE28 0EA Kimbolton, Kimbolton, United Kingdom
Parents also ask
How much are Kimbolton School fees?
Kimbolton School fees for 2026/27 are £297 for Lower Prep mandatory lunch; £5,459 for Lower Prep tuition and lunch; £8,680 for Senior School day tuition and lunch a term. Senior full boarding (UK): £15,500 a term.
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Are lunches included in the fees?
For 2026/27, Kimbolton publishes total day fees per term including mandatory lunch and VAT: £5,459 for Lower Prep (£5,162 tuition plus £297 lunch), £7,088 for Upper Prep (£6,780 plus £308) and £8,680 for Senior day (£8,335 plus £345).
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How much does the first year at Kimbolton School cost?
The known first-year cost at Kimbolton School for a New Year 12 UK/EU-national ; one child and one Senior-school magazine per family day pupil is £26,939 in 2026/27: £26,040 tuition, a £120 registration fee, a £21 pupil insurance, a £20 mandatory parents’ association membership, a £18 mandatory senior-school magazine and a £720 enrolment deposit. Uniform, trips, individual support, personal devices and entry fees are not included.
School fee source ↗ · checked
Sources & field verification dates
Sources and dates appear beside each detail above. School-reported information may change; confirm the offer for your child.
https://www.kimbolton.cambs.sch.uk/
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https://kimboltonschool.com/senior/academic-senior/gcses-at-kimbolton/
https://kimboltonschool.com/admissions/
https://kimboltonschool.com/ealatkimbolton/
https://kimboltonschool.com/admissions/fees/
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