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What’s the “normal” deposit

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jdr1234 · 21/02/2026 20:45

Hi- my son has been offered several private schools following the 11 plus exams. I am a little confused as to why the deposit amounts are so different- habs is half a terms fees, ucs is 4K and aldenham is £1500. Please could I hear from others what the “norm” is across most schools.

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Bunnycat101 · 03/03/2026 11:32

They can do what they want but it’s a bit unreasonable given the impact of inflation. Eg they want half a terms fees now but that money you get off the final balance after 7 years will be no-where near a half term of fees and they can potentially invest that so get double benefit.

Private education is an option for some financially secure people and those who wish to make sacrifices to send their children private.

The schools are not hiding any of this information.

Parents can vote with their feet if they feel it's unreasonable.

Our dd went part state and part private and we went into it with our eyes wide open. We certainly made sacrifices but felt it was important enough to do so and we're fortunate enough to manage it.

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