The School offers Scholarships for the Performance Foundation, Musical Theatre, Acting and Commercial Music Courses and Music & Dance Scheme and Dance & Drama Awards for Dancers.
Following the entrance audition you will be advised whether or not your son/daughter has been successful for a place at the school, and if suitable they will be invited back to the final audition for a School Scholarship, a Music and Dance Scheme or Dance and Drama Award as detailed below.
All final auditions take place in February or March of each year, and successful candidates are offered places to start in the following September.
Termly Fees
Fees displayed for 1 January to 31 August 2025 are inclusive of VAT. Subject to sibling and forces discounts (10% – please enquire). All fees are subject to possible increase at one term’s notice and are non-refundable.
Prep | Years 3 - 6
Boarders
£10,383 (Year 6)
per term
Day Pupils
£5,931 (Year 3-5) | £6,110 (Year 6)
per term
Lower School | Years 7 - 9
Boarders
£14,761
per term
Day Pupils
£9,436
per term
Middle School | Years 10 - 11
Boarders
£14,980
per term
Day Pupils
£9,587
per term
Sixth Form | Years 12 - 14*
Boarders
£16,031
per term
Day Pupils
£10,614
per term
*Includes Year 14 for the Dance Course (Encore Dance Company).
Other Fees
Insurance - optional (per term)
AXA PPP Healthcare Insurance
£525 (£100 excess pa)
School Fees Refund Scheme
Boarders 0.95% of termly fees
Days 0.82% of termly fees
Pupils’ Personal Effects Insurance
£8.31
All fees and charges are subject to possible increase at one term’s notice. September 2024 to July 2025.
Admin & Registrations Fees
Audition Fee
£45 non-refundable
Registration Fee and Deposit | UK Pupils
£2,250
- £250 non-refundable registration fee
- £1,000 deducted from first term’s fees
- £1,000 deposit refundable when pupil leaves the school
Registration Fee and Deposit | Non-UK Pupils
£10,250
- £250 non-refundable registration fee
- £5,000 deducted from first term’s fees
- £5,000 deposit refundable when pupil leaves the school
DaDA Pupils
£650 refundable when pupil leaves the school
MDS Pupils
£900
- £250 non-refundable registration fee
- £650 refundable when pupil leaves the school
The registration fee and deposit are payable at the time of registration and are required in accordance with the terms on the Registration Form.
Extra & Additional Charges
Additional charges to be taken into consideration include, but are not limited to:
- School uniform
- Music supplies
- Vocational uniform
- Academic course books as required
- Educational visits
- Taxi charges
- Examination fees
- School-owned course books not returned
- Pilates and massage
- Library book fines
- Overnight stay for day pupils – £93 per night
- RAD lessons – £175 per term
- Security card replacements
- Prep for day pupils – £4/£6 per session
Funding Information
The school offers Scholarships for the Performance Foundation, Musical Theatre, Acting and Commercial Music Courses and Music & Dance Scheme and Dance & Drama Awards for Dancers. We do not offer funding to Tring Park Prep pupils.
School Scholarships
The school offers a number of Scholarships each year. These are available to new pupils, existing Year 6 pupils moving up to Year 7 and existing Year 11 pupils entering Year 12. Scholarships will be awarded to those wishing to follow the following courses: Performance Foundation, Acting, Musical Theatre or Commercial Music.
Scholarships will be awarded up to 10% of the termly fees in recognition of talent. Honorary Scholarships are also awarded from time to time. In addition, those pupils awarded a Scholarship may also be granted a means tested bursary, based on household income. Parents of all candidates attending Scholarship auditions will be required to complete an online Bursary Application and provide supporting documentation prior to the scholarship audition if they wish to apply for a means tested bursary. Pupils that are not awarded a Scholarship will not be eligible for a means tested bursary.
Music & Dance Scheme Awards
These are Government assisted places for talented classical dancers. The school normally has a small number of places to offer each year for pupils aged 11 or above. Awards are not available for those whose family income is above £193,000 for Year 7 – Year 11 Boarding pupils, or above £205,000 for Year 12 – Year 14 Boarding Pupils. They are also not available for those whose family income is above £168,000 for Year 7 – Year 11 Day pupils, or above £183,000 for Year 12 – Year 14 Day pupils.
These figures are the approximate current thresholds and may change for the next academic year. The parental contribution to the fees is determined by means testing on an annual basis, as dictated by the Government. Some additional costs are also paid for by the scheme. Those invited for an audition for a Music and Dance Scheme award will be given further details at the time.
The MDS Funding Calculator is intended for guidance purposes for one aided pupil only. The final decision on the contribution required towards fees will be made by the school on receipt of the completed application form and relevant supporting documents using the latest DFE calculator. If you have any questions please contact our Finance Manager via ray.mccarthy@tringpark.com.
Dance and Drama Awards
The school offers a number of Dance Awards each year for pupils aged 16 going into Year 12. Awards are not available for those whose family income is above £90,000. If offered an award, the amount of support for fees and maintenance received will be based on an assessment of family income. The income assessment will be undertaken by the school, using nationally set levels and guidance. Those reaching an audition for one of these awards will be given further details at the time.
Hardship Bursaries
In exceptional circumstances the school may be able to offer some financial assistance to current pupils whose families have a significant change in financial circumstances.
Find Out More
Ray McCarthy | Finance Manager
For any queries regarding fees and funding please get in contact.