How much is the Registration Fee?
A fee of £100 is payable, which is non-returnable, when your child is registered.
Below is a collection of some of the most Frequently Asked Questions regarding Ravenscourt Park Preparatory School. If you have a question that is not answered below, please contact our office via email at [email protected] or call on 020 8846 9153 and one of our team would be very happy to help.
How much is the deposit and when is this returned to me?
A deposit of £3,000 is payable on acceptance. This is repaid at the end of the summer holidays after the pupil has left, less any outstanding amounts that may be due. If you do not take you up your place following your acceptance and payment of the deposit, the deposit is not refundable.
How much are the School Fees?
Fees are payable termly in advance, or monthly by direct debit. There are 3 terms per year (Spring, Summer & Autumn). Please view current fees here.
Please be advised that late payment of fees will incur charges.
When are the School Fees due and how can I settle them?
Parents may settle fees in one of two ways: please see fee payment options letter. If you wish to take advantage of our instalment payment option please complete the direct debit mandate and return to the Bursar.
What are your bank details?
Our bank details for direct transfer are as follows: Nat West Bank:
Account number 37527835
Sort code 60-50-06
IBAN GB68NWBK60500637527835
BIC NWBKGB2L
Please quote your account number on all correspondence
How much notice do I have to give to the school if I wish to withdraw my child/children before Year 6?
A term’s notice is required (by the final teaching day of your child’s penultimate term at the school), in writing to the Headmaster. Failure to give the correct notice will incur a term’s fee in lieu of notice and the deposit will be deducted from the outstanding amount.
Are there any supplemental charges?
Where pupils are involved in a school trip involving additional costs such as museum visits, out of area transport etc, the cost for the activity will be outlined to parents in advance in order that a decision can be made by the parent whether or not they wish their child to participate. The costs of these trips will be accrued for the previous term plus any advance charges for items such as residential trips and added to the termly fee invoices.
Please be advised that where possible for residential trips we will ask for a non-returnable deposit to secure a place. The total cost of the trip, where possible will be divided over two terms. All residential trips are to be settled in advance.
Can my child bring their own lunch?
The school does not provide facilities for packed lunches and communal lunch is a key element of the school day. We provide a nutritional and healthy well balanced diet throughout the week cooked by our own in house chef and this includes options for specific dietary requirements including a vegetarian option. Weekly menus are displayed on our website within the parent area. Please note, we are a nut free school.
Does the school provide insurance policies?
Like all Independent schools, Gardener Schools Group Ltd has comprehensive operational insurance. Parents are asked to ensure that valuables such as musical instruments are included in their household policy. Parents wishing to take out additional personal accident insurance or school fees insurance are advised to make their own arrangements.
Are there any discounts for siblings?
Yes, please read our sibling discount policy.
Is my child eligible for Early Years Grants?
Children aged 3 and 4 are eligible for the government’s Early Years Education Funding (EYEF). This is collected from the government by the school on behalf of parents and deducted from invoiced fees. We will provide parents with the ‘Free Entitlement Parental Agreement’ form for signature. This is then kept on file for our records and audit purposes.
Does the school accept childcare vouchers?
We are able to accept childcare vouchers for:
a) Ordinary tuition fees until 31st March, 31st August or 31st December before the child celebrates his or her 5th birthday. After these dates you cannot pay for education with the vouchers.
b) Any after school care or club provided outside normal school hours on the school site.