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"Your child at our heart"
Salisbury Cathedral School reflects its Christian foundation by providing the best possible provision for the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of our pupils.
Sally Moulton, Head of Salisbury Cathedral School, describes the school’s unique atmosphere, caring staff, and strong sense of community. She highlights small class sizes, a tutoring system, and opportunities across academics, arts, sport, theatre, and chorister tradition, all under the motto 'Your child at our heart' and in a setting beneath Salisbury Cathedral. The aim is to develop confidence, independence and resilience while offering a broad, enriching education.
Wraparound Care from September 2024: Breakfast Club 7.30am - 8.00am (includes breakfast); Pre-Prep Little Spires Club (teacher led) 3.30pm - 4.15pm (includes snack); Pre-Prep Little Spires After School Care 4.15pm - 6.00pm (£4.50 per half hour or part thereof); Prep School After School Care 4.15pm – 6.00pm (free of charge); Prep School After School Care 6.00pm – 7.00pm (includes Supper) (£10.00 per day). Some external clubs may incur additional charges.
Special Educational Needs is referenced as Learning Support in Classroom (£100 to £400 per term); policies exist (SEND Policy).
Admissions process includes contacting the Registrar to discuss the child, arranging a visit with the Head, taking a age-appropriate tour and a Taster Day; register with a non-refundable Registration Fee (£100) and pay a Deposit (£250) two terms before joining; acceptance contract and Terms & Conditions guide the final steps; places are usually available in most year groups; brochures and further information are available.
FEES FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 2025-26: Registration £120 (Inc VAT) or £100 ex VAT for Nursery only; Deposit £250 (refunded on final term's invoice); Overseas Deposit £500 (Exempt from VAT); Prep Day Fee £6,525 per term (Inc VAT) or £7,830 per term; Transition Fee (Year 3) £5,167 per term or £6,200 per term; Pre-Prep Fee £3,433 per term; Boarding £3,125 per term; Overseas Pupils Boarding £3,521 per term; Lunch £300 per term; Flexi/Casual Boarding £50 + VAT per night; Weekend Boarding £25 + VAT per day or £50 + VAT per night; Learning Support in Classroom £100 - £400 per term; Instrument Hire £40 per term. Government support for nursery/reception costs is available; means-tested bursaries may be awarded; terms and conditions apply.
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