The academic year at Plymouth College is arranged into three distinct terms. The comprehensive fees detailed below are per term, with three terms per year. These are the confirmed rates for the academic year commencing September 2026.
Fees
Fees
Plymouth College has three terms in each academic year. The following fees are effective from September 2026 and are inclusive of VAT.
Plymouth College is an appointed representative of Premium Credit Limited which is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. *School Fee Plan is a trading style of Premium Credit Limited.
SEPT 2026 FEES
| Day Pupils | September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Pre-school Part-time (fewer than 5 days) | £71 per day |
| Pre-school Part-time (mornings only, includes lunch) | £57 per day |
| Pre-school (Full-time) Early Years funding available up to 5 years of age | £3,500.00 per term |
| Reception | £3,450.00 per term |
| Years 1 & 2 | £3,800.40 per term |
| Year 3 | £4,299.60 per term |
| Year 4 | £4,400.40 per term |
| Year 5 | £4,700.40 per term |
| Year 6 | £5,000.40 per term |
| Years 7 & 8 | £6,800.40 per term |
| Years 9 | £7,800.00 per term |
| Years 10 & 11 | £8,000.40 per term |
| Sixth Form | £8,199.60 * per term |
Boarding Pupils
| Full Boarding UK Pupils | September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Years 7 & 8 | £11,349.60 per term |
| Years 9-11 | £13,902.00 per term |
| Sixth Form | £14,640.00* per term |
| Full Boarding EU Pupils | September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Years 7 & 8 | £13,878.00 per term |
| Years 9-11 | £15,170.40 per term |
| Sixth Form | £15,908.40* per term |
| Full Boarding International Pupils** | September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Years 7 & 8 | £14,677.20 per term |
| Years 9-11 | £17,047.20 per term |
| Sixth Form | £17,202.00 * per term |
** includes EAL support.
Boarding fees include uniform hire for short term boarders who come for one or two terms.
| Weekly Boarding Pupils | September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Weekly Boarding – for five nights a week, including breakfast and dinner. Other conditions apply. | |
| Years 7 & 8 | £9,870.00 per term |
| Years 9-11 | £12,099.60 per term |
| Sixth Form | £12,404.40 * per term |
| Occasional Boarding Pupils | |
|---|---|
| All Years | £81.60 per night (Including VAT) |
| Including breakfast and dinner, a maximum of 14 nights a term. Other conditions apply. | |
*Loyalty Discount – Those pupils having completed their GCSEs at Plymouth College moving from Year 11 into Sixth Form will have their fees pegged at Year 11 rates annually, unless provisional notice has been given.
Lunch Costs
There are no supplementary lunch charges for full boarding pupils.
| Preparatory School Lunch Costs | |
|---|---|
| Autumn 2026 | £404 |
| Spring 2027 | £373 |
| Summer 2027 | £310 |
| Senior School Lunch Costs | |
|---|---|
| Autumn 2026 | £444 |
| Spring 2027 | £409 |
| Summer 2027 | £341 |
Fees Concession
* Loyalty Discount: applies to pupils moving into Sixth Form from Year 11, having completed their GCSEs at Plymouth College. Fees are set at the current year’s Year 11 rate, this discount applies across both years of Sixth Form. Please note that any annual fee increase will apply.
Sibling Discount: 10% on gross tuition and boarding fees are available for the second sibling, with an additional 5% for each subsequent sibling at the College or Preparatory School whilst the eldest sibling is at the College.
Plymouth College Armed Forces Package: 20% discount is applied to new joiners, for children of Armed Forces personnel, on production annually of a photocopy of a Forces ID Card from an eligible parent in the Armed Forces.
Plymouth College Armed Forces Veterans Discount: 10% discount is applied to new joiners, for children of Armed Forces veterans, on production of proof of service from an eligible parent who served in the Armed Forces.
Registration Fees
There is a non-refundable registration fee of £180 for all applicants.
In addition, there is a deposit payable on acceptance of a place as follows:
Day Pupil: £1000
Boarder – UK & EU: A term’s fees
Boarder – outside EU: A term’s fees
The deposit is refunded, less any deductions required for outstanding amounts owed, once the pupil has completed their final term and provided that all school property has been returned in good condition.
Insurance
Pupils’ Private Medical Scheme
You have the opportunity to enrol your child in the School’s private medical scheme for pupils, which is provided by AXA PPP Healthcare. For the academic year 2026/27, the insurance premium will be £162 per pupil per term, inclusive of Insurance Premium Tax (IPT), provided the level of IPT is not changed by the Government.
Pupils’ Personal Effects Insurance
Please find below the Insurance Product Information Documents which gives you details of what is covered by our insurance.
Personal Accident Insurance
Plymouth College’s Personal Accident Insurance Scheme has been arranged on a group basis, as part of a plan specially designed for Independent Schools.
Accident Insurance Information | PDF (187KB)
If you require any further information, please contact our Accounts Department at: fees@plymouthcollege.com
