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Thorpe Hall School
Independent school · Southend-on-Sea
| Address | Wakering Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 3RD |
|---|---|
| Ages | 2–16 |
| Pupils | 600 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 01702582340 |
| Website | https://www.thorpehall.southend.sch.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 | 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
Staff training days listed as inset days. Half terms given as ranges (19-30 Oct, 15-19 Feb, 31 May-4 Jun); periods end the last weekday before and restart the first weekday after. Summer term ends midday.
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
Half terms given as ranges (18-29 Oct, 14-18 Feb, 29 May-2 Jun); periods end the last weekday before and restart the first weekday after. Summer term ends midday.
Fees 2026-27
Fees 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
Fees before VAT: Reception £3,605, Y1-2 £4,224, Y3-4 £4,748, Y5-6 £5,294, Y7-11 £5,711 per term. Registration fee from the admissions guide. Nursery enrolment fee £1000 (refundable/transferable). 15% discount for third and subsequent children. Lunch extra (e.g. Reception-Y4 Autumn £220).
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: 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.
- 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
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.