- Age range
- 3–18
- Co-ed status
- Mixed
- Number of students
- 194
- Day / boarding
- Day only
- Religious affiliation
- Non-denominational
- Average fees
- £10,957 (annual, inc. VAT)
- Has a nursery
- Yes
How the school describes itself
- Elmfield is holistic, creative and community centred, with Steiner principles shaping the texture of learning and school life.
Fee profile
Annual fees including VAT. 2025-26.
Reception£8,600
Year 1£10,052
Year 2£10,052
Year 3£10,052
Year 4£10,052
Year 5£10,052
Year 6£11,617
Year 7£11,617
Year 8£11,617
Year 9£12,594
Year 10£12,594
Year 11£12,594
Parents like
- Best suited to parents who are actively looking for a holistic, creative Steiner education with continuity across a wide age range and a strong sense of community.
Admissions
Admissions at Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School are shaped far more by educational philosophy and family fit than by test-driven selectivity. Parents considering the school need to want a genuine Steiner/Waldorf approach rather than simply a smaller independent school.
Scholarships
Scholarships are not really the point here. Families are choosing a pedagogy and a community, not an awards culture.
Bursaries
The school does not clearly publish bursary information, so families should contact it directly.
- The school does not publish bursary entry points, so families should ask directly.
- The school does not publish bursary award levels, so families should ask directly.
- Families should contact the school directly to ask whether any bursary, hardship support or discretionary fee assistance is available.
Inspection snapshot
The current inspection picture offers some reassurance, but the key question is not only whether the school is compliant and caring. It is whether the rhythm, curriculum and pace of Steiner education genuinely suit the child and the family.
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