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Duncombe School
Independent school · Hertfordshire
| Address | 4 Warren Park Road, Bengeo, Hertford, SG14 3JA |
|---|---|
| Ages | 2–11 |
| Pupils | 230 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 01992414100 |
| Website | https://www.duncombe-school.co.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Thu 22 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Thu 11 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 20 Apr 2027 | Thu 27 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Tue 1 Sep 2026, Wed 2 Sep 2026, Tue 5 Jan 2027, Mon 19 Apr 2027
Half terms are given as first and last day of the holiday (Fri 23 Oct - Fri 30 Oct; Fri 12 Feb - Fri 19 Feb; Fri 28 May - Fri 4 Jun); periods end the last weekday before and restart the following Monday. Staff days listed as inset days. Term ends for Kindergarten & Nursery Thursday 8 July. May Day holiday Monday 3 May.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten & Nursery 8.30am-3.30pm, 5 days (incl. lunches) | £4,794.00 |
| Kindergarten & Nursery 8.30am-12.30pm, 5 mornings (incl. lunches) | £3,700.25 |
| Reception (termly fee) | £5,249.00 |
| Reception (total termly fee incl. additional non-VAT items) | £5,698.00 |
| Year 1 (termly fee) | £5,727.00 |
| Year 1 (total termly fee) | £6,194.00 |
| Year 2 (termly fee) | £6,185.00 |
| Year 2 (total termly fee) | £6,652.00 |
| Year 3 (termly fee) | £6,752.00 |
| Year 3 (total termly fee) | £7,219.00 |
| Years 4 and 5 (termly fee) | £7,390.00 |
| Years 4 and 5 (total termly fee) | £7,857.00 |
| Year 6 (termly fee) | £7,390.00 |
| Year 6 (total termly fee) | £7,911.00 |
Registration fee: £120.00
Fees for September 2026 - August 2027. Tuition fees inclusive of VAT; lunch fees and nursery fees exempt from VAT. Additional non-VAT items charge (£449 Reception, £467 Years 1-5, £521 Year 6 per term) covers lunches, staff-led clubs/care until 5pm, local trips and Year 6 enrichment. Fewer nursery days/mornings also priced (e.g. 1 day £1,180, 1 morning £961.25). 15 hours government funding in Nursery and Kindergarten afternoons.
Source: school fees page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.