Private school research
Independent schools in Essex
Fees shown for 14 of 28 schools, read from each school's own fees page.
Brentwood · Ages 3–19 · Mixed · Day and boarding
£22,239–£30,204 a year — year not stated, incl. VAT; boarding up to £58,464 a year
- Entry points:
- 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 16+
- Bursaries:
- yes
- Scholarships:
- Academic, Music, Sport, Drama
- Next open event:
- 12 June 2027
Chigwell · Ages 4–18 · Mixed · Day and boarding
£21,798–£30,672 a year — 2026-27, incl. VAT; boarding up to £55,080 a year
- Entry points:
- 4+, 7+
- Bursaries:
- yes
- Scholarships:
- Academic, Music, Sport, Art, Drama
Colchester · Ages 2–16 · Mixed · Day only
£14,790–£21,570 a year — 2026-27, incl. VAT
- Entry points:
- 11+, 16+
- Scholarships:
- Academic, Sport
Felsted · Ages 3–19 · Mixed · Day and boarding
£14,835–£37,674 a year — year not stated, VAT not stated
- Entry points:
- 4+, 7+, 11+, 13+, 16+
- Bursaries:
- yes
- Scholarships:
- Academic, Music, Sport, Design
- Next open event:
- 3 November 2026
Ages 2–18 · Mixed · Day only
£13,614–£24,858 a year — year not stated, incl. VAT
- Bursaries:
- yes
- Scholarships:
- Academic, Music, Sport, Art, Drama, All-rounder
- Next open event:
- 6 March 2027
Colchester · Ages 0–16 · Mixed · Day and boarding
£13,500–£20,325 a year — 2026-27, incl. VAT
- Entry points:
- 11+
- Scholarships:
- Academic
- Next open event:
- 20 November 2026
BISHOP'S STORTFORD · Ages 2–11 · Mixed · Day only
£14,985–£20,100 a year — 2026-27, incl. VAT
- Bursaries:
- yes
Maldon · Ages 1–11 · Mixed · Day only
£13,392 a year — 2026-27, incl. VAT
- Entry points:
- 11+
- Scholarships:
- Academic, Music, Sport, Art
Essex · Ages 2–16 · Mixed · Day only
£14,898–£21,165 a year — year not stated, incl. VAT
- Next open event:
- 13 March 2027
Chelmsford · Ages 3–11 · Mixed · Day only
£10,500–£13,860 a year — 2026-27, VAT not stated
Ages 2–16 · Mixed · Day only
£10,560–£22,236 a year — 2026-27, incl. VAT
- Next open event:
- 26 November 2026
Halstead · Ages 2–11 · Mixed · Day only
£13,488–£18,546 a year — 2026-27, incl. VAT
Colchester · Ages 2–17 · Girls · Day only
£14,925–£23,070 a year — 2026-27, incl. VAT
- Bursaries:
- yes
- Scholarships:
- Academic, Sport
Brentwood · Ages 3–11 · Mixed · Day only
£15,615–£16,395 a year — 2026-27, VAT not stated
Chelmsford · Ages 11–18 · Mixed · Day only
Fees not found yet
Epping · Ages 2–16 · Mixed · Day only
Fees not found yet
- Entry points:
- 7+, 8+, 9+, 10+
- Scholarships:
- Academic, Music, Sport
Ages 3–11 · Mixed · Day only
Fees not found yet
Essex · Ages 3–11 · Mixed · Day only
Fees not found yet
Chelmsford · Ages 2–11 · Mixed · Day only
Fees not found yet
- Bursaries:
- yes
- Scholarships:
- Academic, Sport
Colchester · Ages 2–11 · Mixed · Day only
Fees not found yet
BUCKHURST HILL · Ages 3–11 · Boys · Day only
Fees not found yet
- Entry points:
- 7+
- Bursaries:
- yes
- Scholarships:
- Academic
Chelmsford · Ages 1–19 · Mixed · Day and boarding
Fees not found yet
Loughton · Ages 2–11 · Mixed · Day only
Fees not found yet
Essex · Ages 14–17 · Mixed · Day only
Fees not found yet
Chelmsford · Ages 3–11 · Mixed · Day only
Fees not found yet
Frinton-on-Sea · Ages 4–11 · Mixed · Day only
Fees not found yet
Chelmsford · Ages 2–11 · Mixed · Day only
Fees not found yet
- Next open event:
- 30 April 2027
Brentwood · Ages 0–11 · Mixed · Day only
Fees not found yet
Fees are copied from each school's own fees page with the academic year and VAT treatment it states. Independent schools set their own admissions; check dates and fees with the school.