In the 2025/26 academic year, London hosts two of the UK’s most expensive private schools, with fees exceeding £20,000 per term. Westminster School charges £21,992 per term, amounting to £65,976 for the year, and has notable alumni. Harrow School follows at £21,245 per term, known for producing several Prime Ministers. An additional financial burden emerged as the government introduced a 20 percent VAT on school fees starting January 2025, marking the first time independent schools are subject to this tax, with funds redirecting to state school funding.
Westminster School was revealed as the third most pricey school in the UK, with fees reaching up to £21,992 per term, totaling £65,976 for the year.
The central London college, Westminster, has notable alumni such as Helena Bonham Carter and former leader of the Lib Dems Nick Clegg.
Harrow School, ranking sixth, costs £21,245 per term and has historically produced several UK Prime Ministers, including Winston Churchill.
Starting January 2025, many fee-paying schools in Britain began to charge a 20 percent VAT on fees, the first such levy for independent schools.
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