Independent school · Southend-on-Sea
Thorpe Hall School
- Ages 2–16
- Mixed
- £4,326–£6,853/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 | Thu 10 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Mon 4 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 | Thu 8 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Tue 1 Sep 2026, Wed 2 Sep 2026
2027/28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 2 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Thu 9 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 4 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 | Thu 6 Jul 2028 |
INSET days: Wed 1 Sep 2027
Fees 2026/27
Per term, including VAT.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Nursery (per session, not subject to VAT) | £33.50 |
| Prep: Reception Class (total inc VAT) | £4,326.00 |
| Prep: Years 1 & 2 (total inc VAT) | £5,068.80 |
| Prep: Years 3 & 4 (total inc VAT) | £5,697.60 |
| Prep: Years 5 & 6 (total inc VAT) | £6,352.80 |
| Senior: Years 7–11 (total inc VAT) | £6,853.20 |
Registration fee: £120.00
Deposit: £1,000.00
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
- Reception
Book a tour with the Headteacher, then register with a £120 fee (applications dated from payment). For Reception, offers are subject to availability, followed by a Stay & Play visit in the Summer term. For in-year or Years 1–6 entry, children attend two taster days with assessment before an offer. A contract and £1,000 deposit secure the place.
Assessments
- Stay & Play visit (Reception)
- Two taster days with assessment (Years 1–6)
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Leigh & Chalkwell Route | West Leigh, Leigh, Chalkwell | |
| Rayleigh, Hockley and Rochford Route | Rayleigh, Hockley, Rochford |
Source: school transport page
About and location
- Ages
- 2–16
- Pupils
- 600
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Phone
- 01702582340
- Address
- Wakering Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 3RD
- Website
- thorpehall.southend.sch.uk
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.