Independent school · Redbridge
Bancroft's School
- Ages 11–18
- Mixed
- £7,268–£10,400/term
- Term dates checked
- School bus
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
2027/28
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2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 19 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 2 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Tue 1 Sep 2026, Wed 2 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027
2027/28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Wed 8 Sep 2027 | Fri 22 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 8 Nov 2027 | Fri 17 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 12 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 24 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 18 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Fri 7 Jul 2028 |
INSET days: Mon 6 Sep 2027, Tue 7 Sep 2027, Mon 10 Jan 2028
Fees 2026/27
Per term, including VAT.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Prep School (net fees) | £7,268.33 |
| Prep School (fees payable inc VAT) | £8,722.00 |
| Senior School (net fees) | £8,666.67 |
| Senior School (fees payable inc VAT) | £10,400.00 |
Deposit: £2,500.00
Work out the total cost
An estimate from the school's published fee. Increases are a guess: schools usually raise fees each September. Extras such as lunches, trips and uniform are not included.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
- 11+
- 16+
Admissions text is the bursaries page: the process has a first stage of entrance examinations followed by an interview stage. Bursaries are awarded at 11+ and 16+ after a means test; families with joint income below £74,000 may be eligible.
Assessments
- Entrance examinations
- Interview
Offers bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Route 1 | Epping, Theydon Bois | |
| Route 2 | Mile End, Hackney, Walthamstow, Wanstead | |
| Route 3 | Goodmayes, Clayhall, Hainault, Chigwell |
Cost: Annual Pass, Annual One-Way Pass, Termly Passes and 30 Ride Bundle; prices on the Zeelo routes page (not in text)
Source: school transport page
About and location
- Ages
- 11–18
- Pupils
- 866
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Phone
- 02085054821
- Address
- 611–627 High Road, Woodford Green, IG8 0RF
- Website
- bancrofts.org
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Dates, fees, admissions and bus routes are from the school's own website. Report a correction.