School Fees
Termly Fees 2026/27 Please note fees are listed excluding VAT. Fees including VAT are noted in brackets
Year |
Hanford Core |
Hanford Plus/Senior Day |
Boarding |
| Year 3 | £4,563 (£5,475) | £5,579 (£6,695) | £6,713 (£8,055) |
| Year 4 | £5,058 (£6,070) | £6,083 (£7,300) | £7,742 (£9,290) |
| Year 5 | £5,604 (£6,725) | £6,613 (£7,935) | £8,708 (£10,450) |
| Year 6 | n/a | £6,671 (£8,005) | £8,792 (£10,550) |
| Year 7 | n/a | £6,671 (£8,005) | £8,792 (£10,550) |
| Year 8 | n/a | £6,671 (£8,005) | £8,792 (£10,550) |
| International | £11,496 (£13,795) | ||
| Daytime Feeding (compulsory) | |||
| Year 3 | £300 | ||
| Years 4-8 | £350 | ||
Extra Charges
Sibling discount
Sherborne Schools Group operates a sibling fee discount arrangement across Sherborne Boys, Sherborne Girls, Sherborne Prep and Hanford Prep: a 5% remission for the second child, 10% for the third, and 15% for the fourth and subsequent children who are concurrently at schools within the Group. Other conditions apply; please contact Billing for more information about eligibility and how the discount works.
Hanford Core & Hanford Plus (Years 3 – 5)
| Hanford Core |
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Available for day girls in Years 3 – 5. This option is ideal for families who prefer a shorter school day. Girls are collected after lessons finish at 4.40pm. They are dropped off between 8.15am and 8.25am, join all aspects of the school day, but do their prep and have supper at home. They do not attend Saturday morning school or participate in the weekday after-school activities or clubs held after 4:40pm. Many girls choose to transition to Hanford Plus once they have adjusted to a busy school day. |
| Hanford Plus |
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Parents of day girls in Years 3 – 5 may choose this option. This allows girls to stay after formal lessons and sports to participate in a range of activities, extra-curricular clubs, prep supervision, and supper. Hanford Plus also offers greater flexibility with drop-off and pick-up times. Girls can arrive early, between 7.45am and 8.25am, and join the boarders for breakfast in the Dining Hall. In the evenings, parents can collect their daughters up until 7.00pm, Monday to Friday. Saturday morning school and activities are also part of Hanford Plus. |
| Day Girls in Years 6 – 8 |
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Day Girls in Years 6 – 8 should be collected at 6.30pm Monday to Friday. They must attend Saturday school which finishes at 1.00pm. Girls may be selected for Saturday sports fixtures; Collection time is then 4.00pm. Day Girls may stay on for supper and late collection until 7.30pm. An additional charge is applied. |
Notes:
Trips and activities costing more than £50 per pupil will not be charged without prior consent.
For bursary award enquiries, please see the Bursary Award Policy and contact Admissions.

