VAT (effective from 1 January 2025)
As the Government is removing the exemption from VAT for Independent schools with effect from 1 January 2025, VAT at 20% will be added to all tuition fees invoices from that date except in the case of Early Years/nursery pupils
The fees (including VAT) are given below
Senior
Tuition
Senior House Tuition
Junior
Tuition
Prep@Westfield (Y3-6)
Junior
Tuition
BrightStart@Westfield(Y1-2)
Junior
Tuition
Early Years Full Time
Senior
Lunch
Senior House
Junior
Lunch
Junior House
Junior
Extras
Breakfast
Junior
Extras
Twilight Charges (after school from 3.30pm)
N/A
Registration
Registration
Both
Acceptance
Acceptance fee
N/A
Extras
Musical Instrument Lessons (10 x 35min lessons)
School accounts are sent out at the end of each term. These cover tuition fees and known extras for the following term, such as lunch fees, together with other extras such as breakfast club, twilight, exam charges and outings for the current term. Any queries should be addressed to the Bursar before the beginning of term. if you would like to receive your invoice via email please contact Mr Joe Leese, via email on bursar@westfield.newcastle.sch.uk and your daughter's account will be updated.
Payment of school accounts
School accounts are payable termly in full on or before the first day of term. Interest will be charged at the rate of 2.5% per month calculated on a daily basis, on all overdue accounts. Termly payments should be made by cheque or direct debit transfer. The school is unable to accept cash. Arrangements can be made to pay accounts by Direct Debit.
These spread the payment of fees over 10 or 12 instalments from 1 August. Payment of fees in advance is also available should parents wish to pay two or more terms at least one full term ahead and avail of the 5% discount currently on offer. Details of the scheme can be obtained by contacting the Bursar.
30 Hours Nursery Scheme
We are delighted to offer the 30 hours nursery grant.
The School can accept employer childcare vouchers for Nursery places. For additional extras and payment options please contact The Bursar on 0191 255 3981.