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Prep School Fees

Autumn Term 2024

Year GroupsTuitionLunches
Years 4 - 6 Pupils
(Aged 8 - 11 years)
£5,180£390
Years 3 Pupils
(Aged 7 - 8 years)
£4,820£385
Years 2 Pupils
(Aged 6 - 7 years)
£3,670£345
Years 1 Pupils
(Aged 5 - 6 years)
£3,530£345
Reception *
(Aged 4 - 5 years)
£2,880£345

(Charged termly in advance)

*The minimum number of sessions that your child must attend in Reception are five mornings and three afternoons increasing to full-time at the start of the term of their fifth birthday or by the start of the summer term if their birthday falls in the summer holidays. Please note full fees for lunches and tuition are charged in Reception, no reduction is made for a child who is not attending full time.

Sibling discounts of 7% of the basic tuition fee will apply to the elder child of two in fulltime education at the Preparatory School/Blundell's or 10% and 7% respectively for the elder two, should there be three children.

Please note that if a pupil is awarded any other concession, then this takes priority and any potential sibling discount ceases or does not apply. For the avoidance of doubt, sibling discount does not apply to pupils on the local fee tariff which applies in years 9 to 13 at the Senior School.

All fees are payable on or before the first day of the term for which they are due. A surcharge of 2% per month will be made on overdue accounts.

Concessions may be withdrawn for the term if payment is not received on or before the first day of term.

Please contact the School for the registration procedure.

Reception Sessions

The minimum number of sessions that your child must attend in Reception are five
mornings and three afternoons increasing to full-time at the start of the term of their fifth
birthday or by the start of the summer term if their birthday falls in the summer holidays.
Please note that full fees for lunches and tuition are charged in Reception and no reduction
is made for a child who is not attending full time.

Utility Surcharge

A Utility Surcharge will be added to all School Fees, at a rate of 1% per annum.

Individual Music, Speech and Drama Tuition

(Charged termly in arrears)

Individual Music (Prep): £22.50 per lesson

Individual Music (Pre-Prep): £18.00 per lesson

Musical Instrument Hire (Subject to availability): £24.00 per term

Speech and Drama: £22.50 per lesson

A term’s notice in writing must be given before giving up any club, music tuition or speech and drama tuition, or a term’s fees paid in lieu of such notice.

Individual Learning Support

(Charged termly in arrears)

• Hourly lesson: £35.00 per lesson

Latest News

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Open Morning 27th January

Nestled in 12 acres of stunning Devon countryside, Blundell's Prep is a school where learning goes beyond the classroom. Our Open Morning on Monday, 27th January, is your chance to explore our vibrant community and see how we inspire young minds.

We pride ourselves on our small, superbly equipped classes, generous staff-to-pupil ratios, and the personalized academic and pastoral care we provide. With endless outdoor learning opportunities, our pupils thrive both in and out of the classroom.

To attend, please book your place by contacting the School Office on 01884 252393 or emailing 📧 prep@blundells.org. Please note that booking is essential.

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A Blundell’s Christmas Album Now on Spotify

Blundell’s School is proud to release A Blundell’s Christmas, a collection of carols performed by choirs from Year 4 to Year 13. Now streaming on Spotify, the album showcases our pupils’ remarkable talent and celebrates a year of musical highlights, including performances at Exeter Cathedral, Bath Abbey, a summer tour to Italy, and Choral Evensong at Westminster Abbey.

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Blundell’s School pupils achieve the school’s highest ever GCSE results

Blundell’s School pupils have achieved the school’s highest ever GCSE results, for exams taken under standard conditions.

This extraordinary achievement reflects the unwavering dedication and effort our pupils have poured into their studies.

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Blundell’s School pupils achieve outstanding A level results

Blundell’s School is delighted to announce another outstanding set of A-Level results, marking the second consecutive year our pupils have surpassed the significant threshold of 80% A*-B grades, since the return to normal grading post-COVID.

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Blundell's Fest 2024

Blundell's Fest 2024: Hosted by the Blundell's Fest team, this year's festival proved to be a spectacular affair, offering a diverse array of activities that catered to all ages and interests. From engaging workshops that sparked creativity to thrilling physical activities, attendees were treated to an unforgettable experience.

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Muddy Stilettos Best Schools Awards 2024 Finalist!

Blundell's Recognised as Finalist in Best Learning Support Category for 2024 Muddy Stilettos Best Schools Awards

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Introducing Our New School Uniform for September 2024

Introducing Our New School Uniform for September 2024: A Fresh Look for a Bright Future!

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Parent Seminar Series

We are delighted to be offering a programme of Parent Seminars.

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The Educational Quality inspection reports Blundell's Prep as EXCELLENT

The Educational Quality inspection reports on the quality of the school’s work. It focuses on the two key outcomes: - The achievement of the pupils, including their academic development, and - The personal development of the pupils. In both, the school was graded as EXCELLENT, the highest grade that may be awarded.

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