Fees & Funding
The Hammond's Fees for 2026 - 2027
These fees apply from the Spring term of the 2026-27 academic year. Our fees cover general academic books, stationery and fees for academic examinations. Lunches are included for School students.
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There will be no charge for auditions.
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Following a successful audition, a non-refundable registration fee of £160 is payable to secure your young person’s place at The Hammond.
You can only be considered for MDS funding (School Dance only) after payment of the £160. (The registration fee is not applicable The Hammond’s Diploma courses).
Please note that registrations fees are subject to VAT.
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Education & Dance Training £7,600.00/term*
Education & Acting and Musical Theatre Training £5,535.00/term*
Boarding £3,590.00/term*
*Please note that School Fees & Boarding Fees are subject to VAT.
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Acting and Performance £5,260.00/term
Trinity Diploma in Professional Dance £7,360.00/term
Trinity Diploma in Professional Musical Theatre £7,360.00/term
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Additional charges will be made for any school trips, taxis (including those to and from medical appointments), school photographs and any music and dance examination fees.
Production Contribution - there will be a £47.25 production cost charged for student participation in school productions.
Internal Ticket Contribution – a £50 fee covers the cost of the pupil watching all internal performance.
Any additional charges arising will be billed in advance or in arrears, at the discretion of the school.
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This deposit is included in your child’s first term's account but is not counted against your school fees. It is refunded when your child leaves the school.
UK Pupils £350
EU Pupils £1,500
International Pupils £3,500
Funding - Music & Dance Scheme (MDS)
The Music and Dance Scheme (MDS) is a government-funded programme designed to help exceptionally talented young musicians and dancers access specialist training, regardless of financial background.
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MDS funding is available for students on The Hammond’s School Dance Course (Years 7–11) only.
It is important to understand that an MDS place is not a scholarship. The funding is means-tested, which means the level of financial support each family receives is based on household income and personal circumstances. Some families may still be required to contribute towards fees. Click on the calculator to see your contribution.
The Hammond receives a limited number of MDS-funded places each year (usually around 10 per year group). These places are awarded to students who achieve the strongest audition results and meet the scheme criteria.
As funding is limited, not all successful audition candidates will receive an MDS-funded place.
Funding - Dance & Drama Award
The Dance and Drama Awards (DaDAs) offer annual scholarships to exceptionally talented performing arts students studying at some of the country’s leading providers of professional vocational training in dance, drama and musical theatre. This funding is available to Professional Diploma students only.
The DaDA is only available to young people on our Professional Diploma: Dance (16+) and Professional Diploma: Musical Theatre (16+) courses. DaDAs are allocated based on highest score at audition.
A DaDA is a means-tested award which means the value of the place is dependent on the household income. You can see how much a DaDA will be worth to your household here (please note, this is based on gross income).
Other Fees
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A full term’s fees are required prior to entering The Hammond, along with the returnable deposit referenced above. For students whose first language is not English, extra language tuition under the English as an Additional Language Service (EAL) will be arranged, for which additional charges will apply.
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These can be organised for music and drama students on request. Please contact the School Finance & Administration Department for more details: accounts@thehammond.co.uk
Payment of School Fees
Fees are strictly payable in advance, one week before the first day of each term, by any of the following methods:
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Bank Sort Code: 20-20-46 Account Number: 50436623
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Please call the Finance Office on 01244 305 350 to pay via Credit or Debit Card.
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Fees paid in advance (2 years +) protect you from future fee increases over the pre-paid period. For more information, please call or email the Finance Office: accounts@thehammond.co.uk
Further Finance Information
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To remove your child or terminate your contract with the school, a term’s notice in writing to the Principal & Registrar is strictly required on or before the start of term. Failure to comply with this will result in a term’s fees being charged in lieu of notice.
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The fees protection scheme allows families to claim for fees paid if your child can not be in school due to illness or injury. The application form below can be completed and returned to accounts@thehammond.co.uk.
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