Fees
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2023-2024 TUITION FEES |
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*Please request further information from the Admissions Department These headline fees include such items as:
The headline fees do not include supplementary charges such as lunches (see relevant tab), residential trips and non-curricular visits, public examination fees, EAL additional support, Enhanced Learning support, FECP, one-to-one tuition (e.g. speech and drama lessons, specialist coaching and co-curricular clubs including tennis and dance). Any additional charges will be informed to parents in advance. Music tuition is charged in advance directly by the peripatetic staff member and is £240 for 10 x 40 minute lessons. Parents must provide advance notice directly to the visiting Music teachers if their child is not able to attend a lesson. For further information please contact our Admissions Department: 0117 933 9087 | admissions@cliftonhigh.co.uk |
| DEPOSITS AND RETAINERS |
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As an all-through School, it is expected that pupils will progress from Nursery to Sixth Form. The non-refundable retainer fee secures a place in our Reception year and beyond. On entry into Reception, the retainer is transferred into a refundable deposit at the prevailing rate. The acceptance deposit will be retained in the general funds of the School until the pupil departs. The balance (less extras charged on the final bill) will then be transferred to the Clifton High School Foundation to support scholarships, bursaries and major capital projects, unless written notification to the contrary is received one month prior. |
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Sibling DiscountA sibling discount scheme is offered for families with more than one child at the school, as detailed below:
Discounts are applied individually, not overall, on the net fees and conditions applying to sibling discount will be detailed when an offer of a School place is made. Former pupil discount1st child - 10%, following proof that either parent or a grandparent studied at Clifton High School for seven years. For further information please contact our Admissions Department. Free Hours Scheme at Clifton High School (FHS at CHS)From January 2021 Clifton High School will be accepting up to 15 hours of Free Early Years Entitlement, through the Government's scheme for under 5's. This applies to children in The Hive Pre-School and Reception children up until the end of the term they turn 5 years of age. Please request further information from our Admissions Department, including eligibility to receive this benefit. Salary Sacrifice VouchersClifton High School also accepts a range of Salary Sacrifice Vouchers for our Pre-School Provision. Please mention this to our Admissions Departmentwho will discuss the options available to you in line with your employers offering. |
| WRAP AROUND CARE |
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From September 2023, wraparound care from 8.00am until 6.00pm is included in our tuition fese. Please contact the Admissions Department for our Wraparound Care Booklet, which will provide more detailed information. ASAC sessions must be pre-booked alongside Co-Curricular clubs on SOCS (School Booking Portal) Reception - Year 5 inclusive
Year 6 and Senior School
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| ENHANCED LEARNING |
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Shared lessons are charged at a reduced rate, subject to a de minimis of £18.67 per 50 minute session. Please note that shared lessons are not guaranteed and the availability will depend upon the individual pupil and their requirements. |
| LUNCH AND REFRESHMENTS |
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School lunch is mandatory for all pupils in Reception to Year 11 unless there is a compelling medical reason for a pupil not to take lunch. If your child has special dietary requirements please inform us as these can often be catered for at no extra cost. The below charges are billed in the following term:
Pupils in the Sixth Form have access to the Walters Bistro, located in the Sixth Form Centre, which is operated on a pay as you go system or through a voucher system in the Main School Dining Hall. |
| PAYMENT METHODS |
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A fees and extras bill is produced at the end of each term and sent to parents. This will contain tuition and examination fees for the following term and any extras accumulated during the current term. We are aware that many parents prefer to pay fees throughout the year whilst others wish to pay a lump sum at the beginning of each term or year. A range of payment options are available. Direct Debit is our preferred payment method and there is no additional administration charge for paying by Direct Debit so parents are able opt for a termly or monthly plan. There is also the option to pay by bank transfer. Please transfer direct to the bank details below, on or before the first day of term, quoting your Pupil Reference (found on the top right of your fee bill) when making payment. Cheques: Please make payable to Clifton High School and address to the Finance Department. Bank: Handelsbanken For any other enquiries, please contact our Finance Office: finance@cliftonhigh.co.uk | 0117 933 9083 |
SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES & SCHOOL ASSISTED PLACES
| YEAR 7 SCHOLARSHIPS |
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Scholarships are available to girls and boys who typically demonstrate high ability, interest beyond the curriculum and a willingness to make a significant contribution to the life of Clifton High School. Scholarships are held through to Year 13, but a scholar’s performance and contribution to the School is reviewed annually. Approximately one third of the total number of candidates will be called back for a formal Scholarship interview with the Head of School. Awards offered typically range from 5-15% and any discount above this is means-tested. Academic ScholarshipsIn Year 7, children who have performed exceptionally well in Entrance Examinations for English, Mathematics, Verbal and Non-Verbal reasoning papers, will be called for an interview with either the Head of School or Head of Department. During this interview, candidates will be expected to discuss a subject which is of special interest to them. Scholars are expected to take a lead in the School community and are invited to participate in the Scholars Forum. This forum is managed and organised by Sixth Form Scholars under the supervision of the Head of Mathematics and provides an annual program of debates and discussions along with Guest Speakers. Music ScholarshipsMusic Scholarships are awarded for excellent musical skill and aptitude. Depending on the instruments offered, children applying for Year 7 entry should be performing at Grade 3 (associated board) or above. All elements of the audition are conducted by the Head of School Music alongside the Head of Senior Music (Academic). One piece on each instrument/voice offered for Scholarship should be prepared. Sight reading and aural tests appropriate to the relevant grade will also take place. This will be followed by an interview to discuss their particular interests in music. Candidates should also provide references from relevant music and instrumental teachers. Sports ScholarshipsCandidates for a Sports Scholarship will have reached a high standard (e.g county level) in their chosen sport or have the potential to achieve this or a higher level. Candidates will be asked to perform in a variety of sports-related skills and games during their sports assessment. Candidates will also need to demonstrate a keen interest in his or her chosen sport(s) and be committed to representing the School in them. Sports Scholars will also be expected to participate in the other School sports and represent the School when required to do so. They should also provide references from their sports coaches alongside their application. Candidates who have an aptitude for an individual sport for which the School does not field a team, but who show a real talent and potential, can also be considered. The Director of Sport will then recommend potential scholars and invite them for interview. Pupils across the School, who have been identified as gifted and talented in sport or are selected as one of our sports scholars, are invited to participate in The Podium. The Podium is managed and organised by the Sixth Form sports scholars who produce an annual programme of sports and related talks and discussions and invite Guest Speakers into School. Sports, Creative Arts, Performing Arts AwardsThere are many Senior School pupils who feel that their particular talents or abilities lie in the area of art or the performing arts, or are more individually creative but do not necessarily fall under a traditional academic field. The School continues to value such talents and offers these pupils the opportunity to apply for a Year 7 Award in any one of these fields. References from coaches/teachers or evidence of these abilities should be provided upon application for the award. |
| SIXTH FORM SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS |
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Academic ScholarshipsThe unique academic system at Clifton High School enables academically gifted pupils to develop their intellectual profile in a variety of ways; within the classroom, through the curriculum, one-to-one tutorials with their tutor and the Co-Curricular Programme. There are a number of financial Scholarships as well as a select number of students who will be invited to join the Scholars Forum as honorary members. Membership in the Scholars Forum is seen as a prestigious honour at Clifton High School. Applications are encouraged from candidates who show academic talent in one or more subjects. Scholarships awarded at Sixth Form entry are subject specific in one or more of a pupil's A level choices. External CandidatesPupils applying to join the School in Year 12 can indicate their interest in a Scholarship as part of their application and are requested to write a statement to be submitted alongside their application. Pupils applying for a Scholarship may wish to include the following in their statements:
Internal CandidatesThe value of a Scholarship will vary based on the number and strength of the applications received in each subject area. All of those afforded an award will be expected to contribute to School life throughout their Sixth Form career, act as role models for their peers and younger pupils of the School whilst being committed and endeavour to excel. Scholars are expected to participate in The Scholars Forum Programme with further details on the programme found here. Pupils who are interested in being considered for an award are required to indicate in a letter to the Head of School, outlining the following:
All candidates will have one interview, one with the Head of School, Head of Sixth Form and the Head of the Department in which their particular talents lie. In all interviews, the School will be assessing the candidates on:
Sports, Creative Arts, Performing Arts AwardsThere are many Sixth Form pupils who feel that their particular talents or abilities lie in the area of sports, creative, performing arts or are more individual in their aptitude (not necessarily falling under a traditional academic field). The School continues to value such talents and offers these pupils the opportunity to apply for a Sixth Form Award based on practical aptitude in one of these areas:
Pupils applying for one of these awards are expected to focus on any one of the disciplines of Art, Drama, Music or Product Design. Pupils who are given Creative and Performing Arts Awards are required to study the subject for which the award is given at A level. In the case of applicants for an award in Music, continued study of music at a high level, such as for Associated Board grades, may be substituted for A level Music. All those given an award will be expected to contribute to School life in their specialist area throughout their Sixth Form career, acting as role models for their peers and juniors whilst being committed and endeavour to excel. Pupils who are given a Sixth FormAward are expected to continue development in their chosen area both within and out of School, promoting and sharing their knowledge and the benefits of their unique field, passion or talent with the School community. External CandidatesPupils applying to join the School in Year 12 can indicate their interest in an Award as part of their application and are requested to write a statement to be submitted alongside their application. Pupils applying for an Award may wish to include the following in their statements:
Internal CandidatesScholarships awarded in the Senior School will continue as a pupil transitions into Sixth Form. Those who do not already hold an Academic Scholarship or a Sports, Drama, Music or Art Scholarship are eligible to apply for a Sports, Creative Arts or Performing Arts Award in the Sixth Form. Pupils who are interested in being considered for an award are required to indicate in a letter to the Head of School, outlining the following:
All candidates will have one interview, one with the Head of School, Head of Sixth Form and the Head of Department to discuss where their particular talents lie. In all interviews, the School will be assessing the candidate’s:
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