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Herne Hill School
Independent school · Southwark
| Address | 127 Herne Hill, Herne Hill, London, SE24 9LY |
|---|---|
| Ages | 2–7 |
| Pupils | 304 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 02072746336 |
| Website | https://www.hernehillschool.co.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 7 Sep 2026 | Fri 23 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 9 Nov 2026 | Wed 16 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Thu 7 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 20 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, Thu 3 Sep 2026, Fri 4 Sep 2026, Tue 5 Jan 2027, Wed 6 Jan 2027, Mon 19 Apr 2027
Half-term holidays given as date ranges (26 Oct-6 Nov, 15-19 Feb, 31 May-4 Jun); periods end the last weekday before and restart the first weekday after. Half-day finish on the last day of each term. Holiday provision is offered separately for Kindergarten and Pre-Reception.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten 2 Days | £3,175.00 |
| Kindergarten 3 Days | £4,460.00 |
| Kindergarten 4 Days | £5,735.00 |
| Kindergarten 5 Days | £7,010.00 |
| Pre-Reception 5 Mornings + 2 afternoons | £4,870.00 |
| Pre-Reception 5 Mornings + 3 afternoons | £5,520.00 |
| Pre-Reception 5 Mornings + 4 afternoons | £6,170.00 |
| Pre-Reception 5 Mornings + 5 afternoons | £6,815.00 |
| Pre-Prep (Reception, Year 1 and Year 2) School Fees excl. VAT | £6,635.00 |
| Pre-Prep School Fees incl. VAT | £7,962.00 |
| Pre-Prep Total Fees payable (incl. VAT and School Lunches) | £8,335.00 |
Schedule of Fees (per term); year not labelled but page refers to spring/summer term 2027 and annual payment due Monday 7 September 2026, so taken as 2026-27. VAT @ 20% (£1,327) shown on Pre-Prep fees only; Kindergarten/Pre-Reception VAT status not stated, so includes_vat null. Pre-Prep school lunches £373 per term. Kindergarten half-day sessions for 2+ year-olds (spring/summer 2027) £855 per session per term. Pre-Prep annual payment in advance £24,500 (discount £505). Registration fee £110 (Kindergarten or Pre-Reception) or £132 incl. VAT (Reception, Year 1, Year 2). Bursary application fee £60 incl. VAT.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Kindergarten, Pre-Reception, Reception, Year 1, Year 2
Register online with a fee; registration date matters for offers, so early registration is recommended. Children attend an informal, age-appropriate assessment visit joining a play session. Offers are based on sibling priority, registration date, family commitment, the assessment and any nursery/school report. Chance vacancies in Years 1 and 2.
- Informal assessment during a play session visit
Registration deadline: Pre-Reception 31 January; Reception 30 November; Kindergarten two months prior to the start of the potential term of entry
Offers bursaries.
Source: school admissions 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.