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St Paul’s Waldorf School is non-denominational; it acknowledges Rudolf Steiner as the founding inspiration of modern Steiner Waldorf schools but does not promote Anthroposophy or endorse every aspect of it. The school aims to reflect the multicultural city and celebrate the languages, cultures and faiths within the community.
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Orchard Group (Kindergarten) provides additional care from 13:15 to 15:30; Lunch Club extends the day to 15:30 for short days; After School Club extends to 17:30 on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays; Beehive Group offers morning sessions 9:00–11:00; Kindergarten finishes at 1:15pm; staffing and booking details are provided via [email protected].
The school offers a broad-based education for ages 3–14 with a focus on inclusion; SENCo works with pedagogical staff; there is a technology-free environment for ages 3–12; pupils with SEND may have EHC Plans; support includes one-to-one or small group learning support, withdrawal from class when needed, and external input from specialists (e.g., Anthroposophical Doctor, therapeutic art counselling).
Admissions involve attending an open school tour, returning a registration form with a fee (£120 or £75 for siblings), being added to a waiting list, then an admissions interview and documentation; for Kindergarten a meeting with parents is required and for Class-age pupils a trial week may be offered; a deposit of £1000 is requested if a place is offered (from 2026–27). Open tours occur about twice per term; further information is available via admissions and fees pages.
Fees for 2025/2026: Kindergarten 3–4 years with 15 hours Universal Funding and additional costs £8,628; Kindergarten from age 5 (non-funded) £11,592; Class I £12,600; Class II £12,852; Class III £13,104; Class IV £13,356; Class V £13,356; Class VI £13,482; Class VII £13,608; Class VIII £13,608. Fees for 2026/2027: Kindergarten £12,180; Class I £13,230; Class II £13,500; Class III £13,760; Class IV £14,025; Class V £14,025; Class VI £14,160; Class VII £14,300; Class VIII £14,300. Sibling discounts: second child 10%; third child 30%; fourth and subsequent children 40%. 15 hours free childcare for 3– and 4-year-olds; deposits: £2,000 (from 2026–27) for some spaces; payments by bank transfer with details provided; withdrawal notice requirements apply.
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