Fees

An independent education for your daughter is more affordable than you think…

Brighton Girls and the Girls’ Day School Trust aim to provide a high quality education at a competitive cost, making us a more affordable independent option. In a survey by the Financial Times and the Sunday Times, GDST schools were identified as offering best value for money on the basis of A Level results and fee levels.

As one of 23 GDST schools, the largest group of independent schools in the UK, we are able to benefit from economies of scale and to provide cost-effective central services. As a result, our fees compare very favourably with other independent schools and include many items which other schools charge as “extras”, such as public examination fees, personal accident insurance, textbooks and careers advice.

You can read more details about how our fees work below. If you have any questions, please do get in touch with admissions@brightongirls.gdst.net

Prep School (4-11)
Senior School (11+)
Sixth Form (16+)

Prep School fees
2022 – 2023 (termly)

	Fees	Lunches	Activities and trips	Total
Reception	£3,282	£216	£34	£3,532
Year 1	£3,373	£216	£34	£3,623
Year 2	£3,373	£216	£34	£3,623
Year 3	£3,790	£216	£34	£4,040
Year 4	£3,797	£216	£34	£4,047
Year 5	£3,797	£216	£34	£4,047
Year 6	£3,797	£216	£34	£4,047

Additional information

Registration fee and deposit
A non-returnable fee of £100* is incurred for the administration of the entrance procedure and test. This is charged when the online application form is submitted, which you can access here.
On accepting a place a formal contract with the Trust is signed and a deposit of £500 is paid. This is automatically refunded after the pupil has left the school, minus any outstanding amounts.
Regretfully, the deposit is forfeited if the pupil does not take up their accepted place.
Reception fees
Lunch
Our two course lunches are always well-balanced and offer a wide choice of savoury items, fresh vegetables and fruit,
Activities and day trips
This lower termly fees covers day trips and activities which will benefit pupils.

Key dates

Open Doors Visits

Tour the school with our Head, Ms Laura Comerford on one of our Wednesday morning tours.

Pre-booked visits only.

Contact us

Prospectus

Download or read online

Senior School fees
2022 – 2023 (termly)

	Fees	Lunches	Activities and trips	Total
Year 7	£5,199	£225	£34	£5,458
Year 8	£5,199	£225	£34	£5,458
Year 9	£5,199	£225	£34	£5,458
Year 10	£5,367	£225	£34	£5,626
Year 11	£5,367	£225 (£112.50 Summer term 2023)	£34	£5,626 (£5,513.50 Summer term 2023)

Additional information

Registration fee and deposit
A non-returnable fee of £100* is incurred for the administration of the entrance procedure and test. This is charged when the online application form is submitted, which you can access here.
On accepting a place a formal contract with the Trust is signed and a deposit of £750 is paid. This is automatically refunded after the pupil has left the school, minus any outstanding amounts.
Regretfully, the deposit is forfeited if the pupil does not take up their accepted place.
Lunch
Our two course lunches are always well-balanced and offer a wide choice of savoury items, fresh vegetables and fruit.
Activities and day trips
This lower termly fee covers day trips and activities which will benefit pupils.
Music
Individual music tuition is organised on a rotating timetable up to Year 9 and then at regular fixed times in Years 10 and 11.
Most orchestral instruments are taught – as well as piano, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, singing, recorder and the theory of music. It’s essential that girls practice regularly at home to gain the maximum benefit from the lessons.
Shared lessons in groups of 2 are also potentially available, but this does depend on finding a suitable partner for your daughter.
Prices:
10 x 30 minute individual lessons: £200 per term
10 x 30 minute shared lessons: £100 per term
If a student wishes to learn an instrument we don’t currently offer, we’re always willing to source an appropriate teacher.
Speech and Drama
Speech and Drama tuition promotes confidence and communication skills as well as performance skills. These classes will encourage your daughter to stand tall and find her own voice – whilst having fun!
When she feels ready she can also choose to take grades in ‘Speech and Drama,’ ‘Devising’ and ‘Acting,’ which in the higher grades all count towards UCAS points.
The lessons take place during the morning and lunch time breaks where possible.
The length of lessons and the fees are set out below.
Private lesson 20 minutes £105 per term
Shared lesson (2 girls): 20 minutes £85 per term
The fee covers one term’s lessons. The length of a term varies but on average this is 10 lessons. It will always total 30 lessons per academic year.

Key dates

Autumn Open Day

Saturday 24 September 2022

Book here

Sixth Form fees
2022 – 2023 (termly)

	Fees	Lunches	Activities and trips	Total
Year 12	£5,367	N/A	£34	£5,401
Year 13	£5,367	N/A	£34	£5,401

Additional information

Registration fee and deposit
A non-returnable fee of £100* is incurred for the administration of the entrance procedure and test. This is charged when the online application form is submitted, which you can access here.
On accepting a place a formal contract with the Trust is signed and a deposit of £750 is paid. This is automatically refunded after the pupil has left the school, minus any outstanding amounts.
Regretfully, the deposit is forfeited if the pupil does not take up their accepted place.
Activities and day trips
This low termly fee covers days trips and activities which will benefit students.
Music
Individual music tuition is organised at regular fixed times.
Most orchestral instruments are taught – as well as piano, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, singing, recorder and the theory of music. It’s essential that girls practice regularly at home to gain the maximum benefit from the lessons.
Shared lessons in groups of 2 are also potentially available, but this does depend on finding a suitable partner for your daughter.
Prices:
10 x 30 minute individual lessons: £200 per term
10 x 30 minute shared lessons: £100 per term
If a student wishes to learn an instrument we don’t currently offer, we’re always willing to source an appropriate teacher.
Speech and Drama
Speech and Drama tuition promotes confidence and communication skills as well as performance skills. These classes will encourage your daughter to stand tall and find her own voice – whilst having fun!
When she feels ready she can also choose to take grades in ‘Speech and Drama,’ ‘Devising’ and ‘Acting,’ which in the higher grades all count towards UCAS points.
The lessons take place in free periods.
The length of lessons and the fees are set out below.
Private lesson 20 minutes £105 per term
Shared lesson (2 girls): 20 minutes £85 per term
Small group (3 girls): 30 minutes £82 per term
The fee covers one term’s lessons. The length of a term varies but on average this is 10 lessons. It will always total 30 lessons per academic year.

Bursaries and scholarships

The Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) offers talented and deserving girls scholarships and bursaries at 11+ and 16+ entry. They particularly focus on girls for who would find a GDST education truly life-changing.

The GDST is the UK’s twelfth largest charity and its bursaries aim to give every girl the chance of fulfilling her potential, regardless of financial circumstance. They’re based on the family’s financial resources as well as academic merit, and usually total at least 30% of the fees.

A GDST scholarship is awarded solely on academic merit. This is decided by a competitive entrance examination and isn’t means tested. The value of scholarships varies, and can be small, but most scholarships are about the honour of the award rather than the amount. A scholarship can also be supplemented by a bursary.

More information is outlined below but if you have any further queries then please contact admissions at admissions@brightongirls.gdst.net or call 01273 280280.

Year 12 Bursaries
Year 12 bursaries can be awarded to both external applicants and existing Brighton Girls Senior School students.
We don’t conduct interviews, as applications are means-tested by the GDST itself. An initial conversation about eligibility should always be sought with our Head however. The school’s Registrar will provide details about bursary application procedures on request.
Year 12 Academic Scholarships
A small number of Year 12 Academic Scholarships are awarded each year. These go to girls who perform highly in their mock GCSE exams and in the scholarship exam and interview.
An interview then explores how each girl thinks they can contribute academically to the Sixth Form.
Year 12 Scholarships in Art, Music, Sport, Dance, Latin, STEM and the Temple Scholarship
There are a number of prestigious scholarships available to girls entering Year 12.
These include scholarships in Art, Music, Sport, Dance, Latin, STEM and the Temple Scholarship. Girls applying will have an interview or an audition with the relevant Head of Department and the current Head.
The Temple Scholarship is awarded to a girl who has made a notable contribution to the extra-curricular activities of their current school. Or someone who has overcome significant difficulties in Key Stage 4.