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Whitgift School Fees 2026/27: £10,470 a term · Day · Day, per term
Croydon, United Kingdom
10–18 years
British, GCSE, A Levels, BTEC
English
Boarding available
Fees checked 2026-09-26Fees 2026/2027
Whitgift School fees for 2026/27 are £10,470 for Day, per term a term. VAT is included. Full boarding, per term: £20,538 a term.
£10,470
Tuition / boarding per term (day places)
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| Stage / provision | Tuition / boarding per term |
|---|---|
| Day, per term | £10,470 |
| Weekly boarding, per term | £17,322 |
| Full boarding, per term | £20,538 |
2026/27 published fees per term including VAT. The day annual comparison amount is separately calculated from the official three-term school calendar; other charges apply.
The school quotes 2026/27 day tuition at £10,470 per term including VAT. Its 2026/27 calendar lists Michaelmas, Lent and Trinity terms, giving a calculated £31,410 for three day terms; the school itself quotes termly fees. Weekly boarding is £17,322 and full boarding £20,538 per term. Exams, uniform, lunch for day pupils, laptop and other extras may add costs. The acceptance-deposit table remains labelled 2025/26.
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The school has published £31,410 for New Year 12 UK ; timely entrance application and no individual music tuition in 2026/27. A first-year total is awaiting confirmation; see the fee sources and conditions.
First-year cost 2026/27
Known costs for a New Year 12 UK ; timely entrance application and no individual music tuition day pupil
- Tuition
- £31,410
- Standard entrance examination · one-off
- £205
- Laptop fee — quoted excluding VAT · yearly
- £345
- Pupil insurance · yearly
- £10.08
Not included: uniform, exams, lunch, meals, personal devices, entry fees (amounts or applicability not fully confirmed).
Fee sources, checked 5 Nov 2026
- Tuition £31,410 per academic year → Source ↗ · Payment schedule ↗ ·
Paid in three termly instalments of £10,470.
- Standard entrance examination £205 one-off → Source ↗ ·
This payment is non-refundable.
- Laptop fee — quoted excluding VAT £345 per academic year → Source ↗ ·
- Pupil insurance £10.08 per academic year → Source ↗ ·
Key facts
Admissions & entry points
Entry depends on age and availabilityWhitgift invites applications for boys and provides separate information for its main entry points and international applic…
Entry depends on age and availability
Whitgift invites applications for boys and provides separate information for its main entry points and international applicants. Admissions considers academic potential and wider contributions to school life. Families with an unusual transfer date can discuss flexibility with the team. Visit the campus and obtain the relevant assessment process before paying the entrance examination fee.
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Learning & qualifications
About Whitgift SchoolA boys’ day and boarding school in Croydon with Junior Years from age ten and a Sixth Form for ages sixteen to eighteen.
About Whitgift School
A boys’ day and boarding school in Croydon with Junior Years from age ten and a Sixth Form for ages sixteen to eighteen. Senior pathways include A levels and BTEC qualifications.
Sources reviewed 15 September 2026
GCSEs and several senior pathways
Junior Years cover ages ten to thirteen, followed by Middle Years and Sixth Form for ages sixteen to eighteen. The current Sixth Form page lists A levels and BTEC routes within the Whitgift 12 programme. Enrichment includes volunteering, projects, speakers and life skills. Confirm current subjects and entry grades; an older description of senior qualifications may no longer match the offer.
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Support, school day & campus
Classroom help and personal guidanceThe school describes individual support alongside academic challenge, with learning built around pupils’ different needs.
Classroom help and personal guidance
The school describes individual support alongside academic challenge, with learning built around pupils’ different needs. The fee schedule includes classroom tuition and support, most books and stationery, games and school societies. This does not define specialist provision for every learning need: share reports and assessments with admissions and confirm any limits before accepting a place.
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A 45-acre campus and boarding community
The admissions page describes a 45-acre campus and a boarding community welcoming boys from the UK and overseas. A visit can help distinguish the day-school routine from weekly or full boarding. Ask to see the accommodation and activity spaces used by the intended age group, and check travel arrangements for weekends and holidays.
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School address
The school publishes this contact address: Haling Park, South Croydon, CR2 6YT.
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First-year budget & additional costs
Application and budget detailsThe 2026/27 entrance exam fee is £205, or £275 for a late application.
Application and budget details
The 2026/27 entrance exam fee is £205, or £275 for a late application. For international applicants or exams taken away from Whitgift, it is £295, rising to £375 late. Day pupils also have a laptop fee of £115 per term before VAT and separate lunch arrangements. Year 6 and Year 7 pupils receive one term of free music lessons. The deposit list remains labelled 2025/26 and needs current confirmation.
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Current application fees and day-pupil extras
The 2026/27 entrance-exam charge is£205, or£275 for a late application. International applicants and pupils sitting offsite pay£295, or£375 late. These application charges are non-refundable. Lower First/First Form lunches are£5.30 per meal invoiced termly; older pupils pay individual food prices. The day-pupil laptop fee is£115 per term excluding VAT, and dated personal-accident insurance is£3.36 per term. The website’s acceptance-deposit table is labelled 2025/26, so obtain the current deposit terms instead of assuming those amounts apply.
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Location
Whitgift School
Haling Park, South Croydon, CR2 6YT, Croydon, United Kingdom
Parents also ask
How much are Whitgift School fees?
Whitgift School fees for 2026/27 are £10,470 for Day, per term a term. VAT is included. Full boarding, per term: £20,538 a term.
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Are lunches included in the fees?
Exams, uniform, lunch for day pupils, laptop and other extras may add costs.
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How much does the first year at Whitgift School cost?
The school has published £31,410 for New Year 12 UK ; timely entrance application and no individual music tuition in 2026/27. A first-year total is awaiting confirmation; see the fee sources and conditions. Uniform, exams, lunch, meals, personal devices and entry fees are not included.
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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.whitgift.co.uk/school-life/sixth-form/sixth-form-welcome
https://www.whitgift.co.uk/admissions/welcome-to-admissions
https://www.whitgift.co.uk/academic/approach-to-learning
https://www.whitgift.co.uk/admissions/fees
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