Independent school · Staffordshire
Lichfield Cathedral School
- Ages 2–19
- Mixed
- £4,728–£7,412/term
- Term dates checked
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Mon 7 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Lent 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Lent 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Fri 19 Mar 2027 |
| Trinity 1 | Wed 14 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Trinity 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
2027/28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Fri 10 Dec 2027 |
| Lent 1 | Wed 5 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Lent 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Wed 29 Mar 2028 |
| Trinity 1 | Mon 24 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Trinity 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Fri 7 Jul 2028 |
Fees 2026/27
Per term, including VAT.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Reception | £4,728.00 |
| Years 1 and 2 | £5,032.00 |
| Years 3 and 4 | £5,790.00 |
| Years 5 and 6 | £6,805.00 |
| Years 7 to 9 | £6,956.00 |
| Years 10 to 13 | £7,412.00 |
Registration fee: £200.00
Deposit: £350.00
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
- Year 7
Attend an Open Event or book an individual weekday tour during term time, then register online (£200 fee) and arrange entrance assessments. Year 7 entry for September 2027 has an Entrance Assessment Day; Sixth Form taster days available individually.
Assessments
- Year 7 Entrance Assessment Day
Open events
- Nursery and Juniors Open Morning, 9am to 11am: Thu 24 Sep 2026
- Senior School Open Morning, 9.30am to 11.30am: Tue 29 Sep 2026
- Sixth Form Open Evening, 6.30pm to 8.30pm: Thu 15 Oct 2026
- Year 7 Entrance 2027 Assessment Day, 9am to 5pm: Sat 14 Nov 2026
- Nursery and Juniors Open Morning, 9am to 11am: Thu 19 Nov 2026
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
About and location
- Ages
- 2–19
- Pupils
- 546
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Phone
- 01543306170
- Address
- The Palace, The Close, Lichfield, WS13 7LH
- Website
- lichfieldcathedralschool.com
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.