Admissions

There are 3 departments: Pre-Prep (ages 4-7), Middle School (ages 7-9) and Upper School (ages 9-13). Main entry points are at 4, 7 and 11. There is no competitive selection; we both welcome and cater for pupils of a wide range of ability.

Fees

The school fees at St Hugh's are inclusive, with very few compulsory extras. 

• Most schools charge for trips to museums, concerts, plays - At St Hugh's these are included in the fee
• Most schools charge for learning support (typically £35-£50 an hour) - At St Hugh's this is included in the fee
• Most schools charge for after school supervision - At St Hugh's this is included in the fee
• Most schools charge extra for tea - At St Hugh's this is included in the fee
• Many schools charge for lunch - At St Hugh's this is included in the fee
• Many schools charge for extra-curricular activities - At St Hugh's these are included in the fee
• Many schools expect parents to pay for the full cost of residential trips -  At St Hugh's we subside these heavily
• Most schools charge for leadership training - At St Hugh's this is included in the fee

Bursaries

The Governors of St Hugh's recognise that independent school fees are now at levels that, despite the best endeavours of their parents, exclude many children from St Hugh's. Accordingly, the Governors set aside a fixed sum each year to provide bursaries for children whose parents could not otherwise afford to send them to St Hugh's. Means testing is used to determine whether a bursary is to be awarded and to what value, with the minimum award being 10% of the day fees.

Parents applying for bursaries will be asked to complete a means test form and provide the validating documentation requested. All documents will be treated as confidential. Successful applicants will also be required to furnish information annually regarding their current financial circumstances, so that the level of award can be reviewed and adjusted where necessary.   Please contact the Headmaster for further details.

We also offer bursaries to children whose parents work in the armed services.  For further details please contact the Registrar.

Click here for the 2007-08 Fees

St Hugh's School (Carswell) Trust Limited,
Carswell Manor, Carswell, Faringdon Oxon SN7 8PT

Company registered in England No. 913833
Registered Charity No. 309640