| Year Group | £/year | £/Autumn Term | £/Spring Term | £/Summer Term | £/Monthly Instalment Plan (x10) |
| 1 Junior | 10,677 | 4,270 | 3,737 | 2,670 | 1,089.05 |
| 2 Junior | 11,820 | 4,728 | 4,137 | 2,955 | 1,205.64 |
| 3 Junior | 14,562 | 5,825 | 5,097 | 3,640 | 1,485.32 |
| 4 Junior | 14,926 | 5,970 | 5,224 | 3,732 | 1,522.45 |
| 5, 6 & 7 Junior | 15,537 | 6,215 | 5,438 | 3,884 | 1,584.77
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| I-VI Senior | 17,547 | 7,019 | 6,141 | 4,387 | 1,789.79
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School Fees Include:
- Provision of a Chromebook for all year groups
- All core curricular trips and transport
- Most extra-curricular activities are free-of-charge
- SQA examination entrance fees
- Art material and supplies in all year groups
- Transport for games
Note:
A full term’s notice must be given, in writing, to the Head if it is intended to withdraw a child, or a full term’s fees in lieu of notice will be charged.
Fees can be paid termly (40%, 35% and 25%) at the start of each term.
Fees can be paid over 10 monthly instalments commencing 1 September 2024 to 1 June 2025 inclusive, attracting a 2% charge. Please note any extras are not included in the instalment plan.
Fees can be paid annually at the start of August for the session 2024-25 (or additional years on discussion) and will attract a 1% discount. A separate financial agreement will apply to these arrangements.
If you wish to make any change to your current method of payment please contact the Finance Office.
Extras are charged for wraparound care, holiday club and activities where external costs are incurred. These are charged termly in arrears. See separate sheet.
Where 3 or more sisters are pupils at the same time a discount of 40% is applied to fees of the youngest daughter. Please note that the third child discount does not apply to Nursery.
Annual school fees include all SQA examination entry fees.
Termly fees are due on the following dates:
| Autumn Term | 31 August 2024 |
| Spring Term | 17 January 2025 |
| Summer Term | 30 April 2025 |
The school fees for the academic year do not include VAT as school fees are currently exempt. However, like all UK independent schools, fees will be subject to VAT from 1st January 2025. This legislation is still in draft form and may change. We are currently assessing the potential impact of the draft legislation and will confirm the revised fee rates for the Spring and Summer Terms of 2025 in due course.
Extra Charges 2024-25
| Nursery Snack | Nursery only | £150/year charged annually in Autumn Term |
| Nursery Funding | Nursery only 8.00-2.20pm Monday to Friday | Through our partnership with Aberdeen City Council, nursery places are fully funded up to 1140 hours for all eligible children 3-5 years |
| Childcare Vouchers | 3-14 year olds | We accept childcare vouchers in payment for wraparound care and holiday club |
| Lunches | 1 Junior – VI Senior | Charged at £4.80/day for 1-4J £4.95/day for 5J- to VI senior All termly in advance |
| Morning Bus and Taxi Services | Shared services with other independent schools from: Ellon, Inverurie, Peterculter, Stonehaven and Westhill | Details available on request for all routes and stops along the route |
| After School Care | Nursery and 1-6 Junior | Nursery session 1 (2.20-4.15pm) £15/day Nursery session 2 (2.20-5.30pm) £20/day Junior Short session (3-4.15pm) £6.50/day Junior Long session (3-5.30pm) £13/day |
| Homework Club | 7 Junior – II Senior | 3.40-5.30pm Mon-Thu £6.00 3-5.30pm Friday £7.00 (Girls from III Senior upwards are welcome to use this club at no charge) |
| Music Tuition | 1 Junior – VI Senior | Music tuition is charged termly in arrears. The cost per lesson will vary. Further information will be sent out separately |
| Holiday Club | Nursery – 7 Junior | Holiday Club operates in the Summer, October and Easter holidays. Please contact school for information on costs and dates |
St Margaret’s School for Girls bursary funding for school fees
Bursary awards provide an excellent opportunity for girls in 6 Junior upwards to benefit from an education at St Margaret’s School for Girls.
A limited number of means-tested bursaries are available for up to 100% of school fees. For further information, parents should contact Mrs Jane Innes, Head of Finance and Operations, by email: j.innes@st-margaret.uk
Frequently asked questions about bursaries
When can bursaries be awarded?
The main point at which bursaries are awarded is for entry to P6, P7 and S1, known as 6 Junior, 7 Junior and I Senior at St Margaret’s. Assuming there is no change in the family’s financial situation, awards will continue throughout the pupil’s education at St Margaret’s. There will be a re-assessment of financial need every 2 years.
Bursaries may also be awarded to applicants for places in V and VI Senior, based on examination results (National 5, Higher or non-Scottish equivalents); and exceptionally, may be offered to other Senior year groups.
How are bursaries awarded?
Bursaries are awarded at the discretion of the Finance Committee and will be dependent on both the individual's academic performance and the level of family disposable income and therefore financial need. All applicants are required to complete a bursary application form which provides details of their income and capital.
What is the deadline for applying for a bursary?
Bursaries are assessed in January/February each year for entry the following August although applications at other times of year will be considered if funds allow.
Bursary Application Deadline: Wednesday, 22nd January 2025
How to apply?
To apply, please complete a registration form, returning it with a £50 registration fee, a passport-sized photo of your daughter and a copy of her latest school report. On receipt of these, Karen Schmitz, our Admissions Officer, will be pleased to confirm your registration and provide you with further information about the assessment day which will take place in January or February 2025 (see further details below).
The £50 registration fee can be paid by cash, cheque or bank transfer. The bank account details are as follows: Royal Bank of Scotland, sort code: 831531, account no: 00269973 and you should use your daughter’s name as the reference.
When will the Assessment Days take place for applications for August 2025?
The Assessment days will take place on Saturday, 25th January for applications for entry in August 2025.
Please contact our Admissions Officer Karen Schmitz, by email: admissions@st-margaret.uk for further information.