Littlegarth School’s fees cover independent education from Nursery through to Year 6 at our school in Colchester, Essex. Below you can find our current Nursery and school fees for the 2026–2027 academic year, together with information about additional charges, wraparound care, clubs and individual lessons.
Our fees are designed to provide children with an enriching, supportive education in a small and nurturing independent school environment. Learning Support is included within our main school fees, while optional services and activities are charged separately.
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Reception – Year 6 Additional Charges (VAT exempt)
7.30-8am Breakfast Club**
£5.80 / day
8-8.25am Early Birds
£9.92 / hour
Lunch
£364.58 / term
Milk or apple juice for morning snack time
£38.11 / term
4-5.45pm After School Care
£9.92 / hour
4.10-5.10pm Homework Supervision
£9.92 / hour
5.45-6.30pm Stay Later (includes light tea)**
£8.53 / day
Qualified Therapist Support
£66.12 / 50-minute session (1:1)
**48hrs advance notice required
Reception – Year 6 Extra-Curricular Clubs (incl. VAT)
8-8.30 / 8.10-8.40 Before School Clubs
£42.44* / term (10 sessions)
4.10-5.10pm After School Clubs
£84.87 / term (10 sessions)
*some clubs offer a pay-as-you-go option of £4.04 / session
Reception – Year 6 Individual Lessons* (VAT exempt)
Instrumental / Vocal
Rec – Y1: £124.89 / term (9 x 15-minute lessons) Y2 – 6: £249.26 / term (9 x 30-minute lessons) Advanced: £374.15/term (9 x 45-minute lessons)
Speech and Drama
£118 / term (9 x 30-minute shared lessons during the school day) £145 / term (9 x 30-minute shared lessons outside of the school day) £190 / term (9 x 30 minute 1-to-1 lessons outside of the school day)
Ballet
Rec – Y6: £65 / term (10 lessons)
*Individual instrumental, speech and drama, and ballet classes are invoiced by, and paid directly to, the visiting teacher. (These lessons are individual extras; music and drama class lessons are part of the usual curriculum for all children from Nursery – Year 6).
Please note that Learning Support is included within the main fees.
Administration Charges
Registration Fee (non-returnable)
£72 (including VAT)
Deposit (held against last term’s fees)
£250 (exempt from VAT)
Fees in Advance Scheme
The School operates a Fees in Advance Scheme whereby a lump sum payment can be made to cover future fees. Where fees are paid in advance for two years or more, a discount is provided. For further details please contact our Bursar (bursar@littlegarth.org).
Visit our School
Book a visit to our wonderful school, at a time convenient to you. As one of the respected private primary schools in Essex, we provide a nurturing, ambitious and supportive environment where every child is encouraged to develop confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. Conveniently located for families across Colchester, Essex and Suffolk, Littlegarth combines excellent teaching with a strong sense of community, making it a popular choice for families seeking a private school with a personal approach.
Choosing the right school for your child is an important decision. Our Open Mornings give prospective families the opportunity to experience life at Littlegarth, explore our welcoming learning environment and meet our dedicated teachers. Discover our approach to education, find out more about our nursery and preparatory school, and see why families from Colchester, Essex and surrounding areas choose Littlegarth for their child’s education.
