Eaton House Schools vs The Lyceum School

	E Eaton House Schools London, United Kingdom	T The Lyceum School London, United Kingdom
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year £13,755 - 31,500	Fees / year £24,630
Age range	Age range 2 - 13 years	Age range 0 - 11 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Girls School, Boys School	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils	Pupils 851	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1897	Opened 1997
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Two sites: Eaton House Belgravia and Eaton House The Manor in Clapham. Belgravia serves ages 2-8 and includes a co-educational Nursery (ages 2-4). The Manor comprises Eaton House The Manor Boys' School (ages 2-13) and Eaton House The Manor Girls' School (ages 2-11), with a co-educational Nursery.	Location The Lyceum is located at 65 Worship Street, London EC2A 2DU, in the City of London (EC2). It sits in central London. The school serves children aged 4-11. It operates as a co-educational independent school.
Stages	Stages Belgravia: ages 2-8. The Manor: Nursery (2-4) co-educational; The Manor Boys' School (ages 2-13); The Manor Girls' School (ages 2-11).	Stages Nursery Provision; Reception; Prep School (Year 1 to Year 6; ages 4-11).
School type	School type Two campuses; Belgravia is a boys' school for main years with a co-educational Nursery; The Manor houses separate boys' and girls' schools; Nursery is co-educational.	School type co-educational independent school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support SEND provision includes tailored learning plans and specialist support where needed. The SENDCo is Mrs Machado.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation United Kingdom (England)	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration Fees and Deposits - A non-refundable registration fee is payable for each registration form submitted. - A deposit is required to accept an offered place and is retained for the pupil's time at the school. The deposit amounts are: - Nursery deposit: GBP 1,000. - 4+ entry and above deposit: GBP 2,500. The deposit is returned after the pupil's final term, less any outstanding charges, provided a full term's written notice is given and the child is attending the school when notice is given. Tuition fees (termly) — academic year 2026/27 - Eaton House Belgravia Nursery School (termly): - 5 mornings per week: GBP 4,585 per term. - Additional afternoon sessions (per term): 1 afternoon GBP 955; 2 afternoons GBP 1,690; 3 afternoons GBP 2,405; 4 afternoons GBP 3,110; 5 afternoons GBP 3,810. - Exercise books, textbooks and day trips: free of charge for included sessions; lunches: afternoon sessions include lunch; morning sessions do not automatically include lunch. - Eaton House Belgravia Pre-Prep School (termly): - Pre-Prep fees: GBP 10,175 per term. - Individual music lessons (towards grading): GBP 30 per ½ hour. - Afternoon clubs and other listed items noted as either included or charged (see optional extras). - Eaton House The Manor Nursery School (termly): - 5 mornings per week: GBP 3,840 per term. - Additional afternoon sessions (per term): 1 afternoon GBP 795; 2 afternoons GBP 1,385; 3 afternoons GBP 1,955; 4 afternoons GBP 2,515; 5 afternoons GBP 3,055. - Exercise books, day trips and lunches are included for the applicable sessions. - Eaton House The Manor Pre-Prep School (termly): - Pre-Prep fees: GBP 8,755 per term. - Individual lessons (Music, Speech & Drama): GBP 29 per ½ hour. - Morning clubs: GBP 54 per term; Afternoon clubs: GBP 108 per term. Vesper club (wraparound) pricing shown as charged by the hour where applicable. - Eaton House The Manor Preparatory School (termly): - Prep fees: GBP 10,500 per term. - Contribution to residential trips: GBP 100 per term (invoiced in addition). - Individual lessons (Music / Speech & Drama): GBP 29 per ½ hour. - Many day trips, lunches, textbooks and in-school learning enrichment are included in the termly fee; some optional and residential trip costs are charged in addition. Optional extras and regular additional costs - School buses: a school bus service is provided through a third-party operator (Vectare); routes, booking and pricing are managed through that operator and charged separately. Some previous schedules showed a standard bus charge in the region of GBP 400 per term, but current route pricing is administered via the bus operator. - Individual tuition (per ½ hour): typically GBP 29–30 for Music or Speech & Drama depending on the site. - Clubs & wraparound: - Morning clubs: GBP 54 per term (where charged). - Afternoon clubs: GBP 108 per term (where charged). - Vesper / after-school wraparound: charged by hour or per session (examples published). - Contribution to residential trips (Prep): GBP 100 per term (additional residential costs may be charged beyond this contribution). - Late payment interest: charged at 3% above the base rate for late fee payments. Sibling discount (excludes Nursery): second and additional children receive a 5% discount on their termly fees. Uniform and related costs - School uniform is required and is supplied through the school's official supplier, Billings & Edmonds (in-store and online). Full uniform lists are published for each site and year group; uniform purchase costs are charged by the supplier. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are stated and invoiced on a termly basis. Direct debit is the school's required method of payment; cash and cheques are not accepted. A full term's written notice is required to withdraw a pupil outside the normal leaving date; failure to give a full term's notice will normally leave parents liable for the following term's fees. - For pupils requiring sponsored visas, additional financial arrangements apply (for example, one full year's fees paid in advance and a one-off sponsorship administration charge). Boarding - Eaton House operates as day schools (no boarding provision). Refunds and notices - The acceptance deposit is retained by the school while the pupil is on roll and is refunded after the pupil's final term, less any outstanding charges, provided a full term's written notice is given and the child is in attendance when notice is given. The parental contract accompanying an offer will set out specific refund conditions for that place. Late payment charges and other outstanding liabilities will be deducted from any refund due. Accepted payment methods / fee payment options - The school requires payment by direct debit as the only accepted method of regular fee payment; cash and cheques are not accepted. Specific one-off or miscellaneous supplier payments (for example, uniform or external tuition providers) are handled by the supplier or by separate arrangement and will follow the supplier's accepted payment methods. If you need these items formatted for an external database, they are presented here by section and by school/site for the 2026/27 academic year as published for Eaton House Belgravia and Eaton House The Manor. The fees above include the VAT treatment indicated by the school where stated and reflect the termly charges and common optional extras shown in the published fee schedules.	Fee details Application and registration fees - Registration (application) fee (non-refundable): GBP 120 payable on submission of the application form. Acceptance deposit - Acceptance deposit: GBP 5,000 payable on acceptance of a place. This deposit is retained until after the pupil leaves and is repaid without interest provided the school's notice requirements are met; the deposit is non‑refundable if a full term's notice is not given or if the application is withdrawn. Tuition fees (2026/27) — termly and per year group - Termly tuition fee (inclusive of VAT): GBP 8,210 per term. Annual equivalent (three terms) is GBP 24,630. - The termly tuition fee above applies to pupils across the school (Reception through Year 6); the same termly rate is charged for each year group. Mandatory termly additional charges - Termly lunch fee (inclusive of VAT): GBP 552 per term (GBP 1,656 per year). Extra-curricular and optional charges - Music tuition: Course of 10 half-hour lessons charged at GBP 298 per course; instrumental/vocal lessons and ensemble participation are invoiced shortly after the start of term. - Breakfast Club: charged at GBP 5.50 per morning on an ad‑hoc basis. - Before- and after-school clubs: fees start from around GBP 160 per term depending on the club; costs vary by provider and by term. - Educational visits: day trips and residential visits (Years 3–6 and occasional older-year trips to Europe) are charged separately; parents are notified in advance and costs are added to invoices. - Sibling discount: 10% reduction applies to the second and each subsequent child from the same family. This reduction does not apply to after-school activities, holiday clubs, educational visits or residential trips. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are invoiced termly in advance and are due as cleared funds before the commencement of the school term to which they relate. If an invoice item is disputed, the balance must still be paid. - The school may offer installment facilities via third-party providers; arrangements may be available through Premium Credit/SFP for spreading payments. Any third-party payment agreement does not remove parents' liability for fees and the school may refuse third-party payments. - Late payment: the school may charge simple interest on overdue fees at up to 1.5% per month, calculated daily, and may recover costs (including legal costs) incurred in collecting unpaid fees. The school may exclude a pupil with three days' written notice if fees are overdue; prolonged exclusion may be treated as withdrawal without notice and a term's fees in lieu of notice will become payable. Notice, withdrawal and refund rules - To cancel acceptance of a place or to withdraw a child, one full term's written notice (matching the school term dates) must be given. If such notice is not given, a full term's fees are payable in lieu of notice. - Refunds of fees are not normally made for absence through illness, shortened terms, temporary school closures for adverse weather, or release from school before the normal end of term. Refunds are only made exceptionally at the Head's discretion in cases of genuine hardship. - The acceptance deposit is repayable when the pupil leaves provided one full term's notice has been given if leaving prior to the final term in Year 6; failure to give required notice can make the deposit non‑refundable. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable. The Lyceum is a day preparatory school for children aged 4–11. Other costs and potential extras - Uniform, specific clothing/equipment, photographs, damage charges, and other extras are charged as required. Extras and charges for trips, instrumental tuition, and certain additional teaching are invoiced as incurred. Parents are responsible for arranging and paying for any formal educational assessments required (for example, special educational needs assessments). Payment methods and practical notes - Fees must be paid as cleared funds before the start of term. Installment plans may be arranged through the school's finance partner (Premium Credit/SFP); other payment mechanisms (for example, direct bank transfer or card payment) are subject to the school's accepted methods and any third-party arrangements. The school may request identity evidence for anti‑money‑laundering checks when payments are made. Summary of headline amounts (2026/27) - Termly tuition fee (all year groups Reception–Year 6): GBP 8,210 per term. - Termly lunch fee: GBP 552 per term. - Music (10 half-hour lessons): GBP 298 per course. - Registration fee (non‑refundable): GBP 120. - Acceptance deposit: GBP 5,000.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details From Nursery to Year 3, Eaton House Belgravia offers a broad, balanced curriculum that progresses from the Early Years Foundation Stage through Year 3. The curriculum is underpinned by the Early Years Foundation Stage in the early years, with the Primary National Curriculum used as a baseline reference to guarantee coverage and progression; it extends beyond minimum requirements to stretch higher attainers and to provide reinforcement where needed. Learning is enriched through specialist subjects including French, Music, PE, Drama and Forest School, and through a wide range of extra-curricular experiences. From Year 1, core subjects are taught by the class teacher in a class-based model, while specialist teachers deliver PE, French, Drama, Music and Forest School; long-term, medium-term, and short-term planning ensures progression across Nursery to Year 3. The transfer beyond Year 3 to 7+/8+ assessments for senior schools is guided by staff with families, and there is a guaranteed entry policy into the Dukes family for senior schools.	Curriculum details Across all age ranges, pupils enjoy a diverse and exciting topic-based curriculum. The topic-based approach is integrated with the National Curriculum, providing broad cross-curricular opportunities that develop a strong work ethic, independent thinking and learning skills. Topics are taught across the curriculum with strong links where possible, and where links do not exist, lessons are taught discretely; this holistic approach enables pupils to immerse themselves in their topics and develop connections to the real world. The curriculum includes English, Maths, Spanish, Latin, Science and Drama, with Maths taught through Maths No Problem (Singapore mastery) and a focus on times tables using Times Tables Rock Stars. The school uses a blend of traditional and digital resources and AI-powered platforms to personalise learning and support 11+ preparation.
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Exam results	Exam results In 2025, Eaton House Belgravia School reported 16 places offered in the 7+ and 8+ exams to Westminster Under School, St Paul's Boys' School and King's College School, Wimbledon, among other top schools. For 7+ leavers in 2025, Westminster Under School offered 1 place with 1 accepted, and other schools made offers with varying acceptances (e.g., Sussex House offered 5 places and accepted 5; Wetherby Prep offered 4 places with 2 accepts; Eaton House The Manor offered 2 places with 2 accepts; Papplewick and Cameron Vale each offered 1 with 1 accepted). For 11+ leavers in 2025, offers were made by Westminster Under School, King's College Wimbledon, City of London School for Boys, Dulwich College Junior School and others, with accepted counts including Westminster Under School 1/1, King's College Wimbledon 1/1, and Dulwich College Junior School 3/1.	Exam results 11+ outcomes are strong with pupils consistently receiving offers to senior schools. In 2025/2026, 16 pupils sat exams and achieved 47 offers from 24 schools, with several scholarships awarded. In 2024/2025, 12 pupils sat exams and achieved 23 offers from 12 schools. In 2023/2024, 7 pupils achieved 15 offers from 9 schools and in 2022/2023, 14 pupils achieved 30 offers from 14 schools.
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Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented Belgravia introduced stretch and challenge for gifted and talented pupils through early morning classes and recognised pupils with enhanced opportunities. Gifted and talented provision includes extra sports time and an enhanced lunch break.	Gifted and talented —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
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Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
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Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Nursery (2+) admissions are non-selective. The online registration form should be used to register your child, and you will receive an email confirming registration within 7 days. There is a non-refundable registration fee of £150 per child. On registration, your child is added to the waiting list. For Nursery entry, places are offered 15 months prior to entry in registration date order, so early registration is recommended. Once a place is offered, it is secured by payment of a deposit and completion of a parental acceptance form. Eaton House Schools is part of the Dukes Education family, which supports a smooth transition from nursery to prep. Reception (4+) admissions require registration via the online form, and you will receive an email confirming registration within 7 days. There is a non-refundable registration fee of £180 per child. Once registered, a place can be held. Parents are invited to a small group tour with the Head teacher around 18 months before entry, and places are officially offered 12 months before entry. Once offered, places are secured by payment of a deposit and completion of a parental acceptance form. Following acceptance, your child will be invited to a new pupil's event in the term before they start the autumn.	Admissions 1. The Lyceum educates children aged 4 to 11, with most pupils joining in Nursery or Reception; entry to other year groups is possible where spaces exist, across five entry points from EYFS to Year 6. 2. Registrations are accepted from birth; a registration form must be completed and returned with a copy of the child's birth certificate or passport and a non-refundable registration fee (£120 via the online form). The Registrar is responsible for registrations. 3. Before an assessment, parents are encouraged to visit the school (open mornings or individual tours); offers are communicated after these visits, typically within a week of the event. 4. Foundation Stage entry (Nursery/Reception) involves an informal assessment and a meeting with the Headmistress and the Head of EYFS to assess social, physical and emotional readiness. 5. Year 1–2 entrants may spend a morning in their class; no formal examination is required if space allows, but pupils are expected to demonstrate good behaviour and social fit. 6. Year 3 entry is selective, with an interview with the Headmaster; the school offers two scholarships for Year 3 entry, with successful candidates expected to remain until the end of Year 6. 7. For Years 4–6, places may be available; entrants may participate in a taster session and sit a short online Maths and English test (GL Assessment) plus an updated report from their previous school. 8. After assessments, outcomes may be a firm place offered, a place on a waiting list, or no place offered. 9. If a place is accepted, a deposit is required (deposit amount varies by entry point) and a signed acceptance of Terms and Conditions and Parent Contract by a set date; the deposit is refundable on leaving the school with appropriate notice. 10. Scholarships are available: two scholarships may be awarded from the 7+ examination and interview process, one for academic excellence and one for Creative Arts, with up to a 10% discount on fees; scholarships remain active until the end of Year 6 provided there is continued excellent progress.
Scholarships	Scholarships Scholarships and exhibitions are part of Eaton House The Manor and Eaton House Belgravia progression, with a track record of pupils achieving senior-school scholarships and exhibitions. In 2026, Eaton House The Manor reported over 41 top scholarships and awards across its Prep and Girls' School, with 22 scholarships and exhibitions for the Prep campus and 19 for the Girls' School. Scholarships and exhibitions have included offers to a range of top senior schools such as Westminster, St Paul's, JAGS, Emanuel, Downe House, Godolphin & Latymer, Wimbledon High and many others. The results reflect a culture of high achievement and recognition across academics, sports, drama, art and music.	Scholarships Two scholarships may be awarded as a result of the 7+ examination and interview process: one scholarship for academic excellence and one for Creative Arts, with up to a 10% discount against the school's fees. Scholarships remain active through to the end of Year 6, provided the pupil maintains excellent progress. The Year 3 entry policy confirms two scholarships are available for entrance at Year 3, with the expectation that successful candidates remain until the end of Year 6.
Waitlist	Waitlist Waiting lists exist for entry. Nursery and Reception entries use waiting lists in practice: Nursery places are offered 15 months prior to entry in registration date order, so early registration improves chances. For Reception, after registration a place is held and a decision is typically made with offers occurring about 12 months before entry, with a Head teacher tour around 18 months before entry. These timelines reflect a structured progression from registration to offer, helping families plan ahead.	Waitlist The school maintains a waitlist for admission; past cohorts show entries with waiting list positions alongside offers. For example, the leavers' destinations data reports waitlisted places in multiple cohorts, indicating that a waitlist exists as part of the admissions process.
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