School League Tables 2008

This is a case of good and bad news with the costs of private schools at the moment. Recent research from Halifax Financial Services found that tuition in the United Kingdom increased by 41 percent since 2003. According to the Independent Schools Council (ISC), the average increase in tuition members was 6.2 percent in 2007 / 8. In some schools, however, the increase was nearly 10 percent, with some tips led to higher staff costs as the reason for the surge.

The credit crunch has made school leaders apply the brakes and limit their increases so that they revolve around the rate of inflation. Others are coming storm, but, with St Paul's School for Girls leads the pack with an increase of 14 per cent for 2008/2009.

This year, Vicky Tuck, Cheltenham Ladies College leader, has limited its rate increase to four per cent "in anticipation of tougher times ahead". With inflation at 3.8 per cent currently, it's a competitive move. The City of London School for boys is one of the few top schools to maintain its current increase below the inflation rate, rising by only two percent. The school is based in the Square Mile and educates a large number of banking son to rumors of jobs at risk and premiums down, it is a prudent approach.

Prestige has a price

To send your daughter to the Cheltenham Ladies College 'in 2008 cost £ 28,735 for the year or £ 9,578 per quarter. These figures are representative of the cost of the famous, exclusive and long established independent residential schools in Great Britain, like Eton, Harrow and Roedean.

Small class sizes mean more attentionSearch in a price range slightly below and you'll find a wealth of internships that can not have the kudos of the famous schools, but offer a superb all-round training. For example, in 2007 at St. Catherine's School in Bramley 93.7 per cent of pupils reach Grade A / B level and the school is ranked 43rd in the table on Sunday Timesleague independent secondary schools. In 2008, fees are £ 6,840 residents per quarter (or £ 20,520 per year), which represents a significant saving on the most famous independent.

To get a good education at a competitive price, you have to weigh what is important for you and your children. For example, Talbot Heath School in Bournemouth can not be dreaming arrows Charterhouse and the estate of Eton, but he has an excellent academic record and a competitive price from £ 2150 per term for boarders.

It is interesting to note that in the league table for 2007 Sunday Times independent secondary schools, Talbot Heath was placed joint 79th with Benenden, which costs £ 9,180 per quarter.

Day schools are not breaking the bank

Private schools may be a more affordable alternative to boarding. Costs tend to start at about £ 2,500 per term and some schools will allow you to pay each month on your salary, which many people find it easier to manage than three bills heavier than a year.

Students receive high school facilitiesFees at the prestigious London School of days within range between £ 3,500 and £ 6,700 per quarter, but outside the capital costs tend to inflict less damage on the wallet. Moreover, the further north you go, the lower fees tend to be.

For example, the High School of Glasgow, ranked first in the league table Sunday Times of Scottish independent schools, fees charges £ 2,460 per term at the school level. The oldest school in Scotland, it goes back to 1124 and includes two premiers i.