HM Forces and Foreign Office Discounts

Kingswood has proudly supported families with parents serving His Majesty's Forces and FCDO throughout our history, deeply valuing their part in our community as pupils, members of staff and governors.

We currently have over 75 pupils in our community with one or both parents serving across all branches and ranks of the Service and in the FCDO; these pupils are often boarders, forming a central part of our community. With parents who may need to deploy away from home, the provision of a stable, warm home environment can provide reassurance as parents manage their professional and personal commitments.  

In recognition of the recent imposition of VAT and the increasing challenges in securing CEA, from September 2026, Kingswood will provide a further discount to families in receipt of the CEA.  In line with the expectation of the MOD, such families will only pay 10% of the fees.   

The Kingswood community is built on outstanding pastoral care, where each child is known and nurtured, helped to ignite their own potential.  Our five cosy boarding houses, home to nearly 200 boarders (most of whom are full boarders), provide a safe, friendly and fun home from home.

You can hear more from some of our boarders here and read what our forces parents have said about boarding at Kingswood:  

"Kingswood offers a feeling of belonging, giving stability and support when parents are not there."

"Our son loves boarding and has settled incredibly quickly thanks to skilful staff and a fun atmosphere. He has also loved the range of activities on offer."

"The boarding house parents have been incredibly helpful in getting my son into a routine and taking on responsibility."

"Activities at the weekend have kept our children busy and less likely to miss being at home."

We would be delighted to welcome you to find out more on an Open Day or personal visit soon. Please contact [email protected] to find out more or to book your tour.