School venue hire charges

Prices and charges

Price per hour by accommodation type
Accommodation Band A Band B
Classroom, small meeting room, staff room or space of equivalent size £12.20 £26.80
Large meeting room, community room or space (1-2 badminton court size) £20.10 £30.65
Small hall, dance studio or gym equivalent to 1-2 badminton court size (sporting or recreational activity) £21.65 £31.95
Games hall, social space or space equivalent to 3-4 badminton court size (non-sporting or recreational activity) £48.05 £62.60
Theatre (subject to availability) £45.85 £59.45
Grass playing field or track (without changing facilities or light) £27.30 £35.85
Grass playing field or track (with changing facilities (max 2) or lights) £31.95 £43.90
Synthetic pitch (without changing facilities or lights) £31.70 £43.75
Synthetic pitch (with changing facilities (max 2) or lights) £39.55 £59.75
Multi-use games area (MUGA) (without changing facilities or lights) – only available in Kilchuimen Academy, Merkinch Primary, Bun-Sgoil Ghaidhlig Loch Abar, Lundavra Primary, and Farr High. £10.36 £14.30
MUGA (with changing facilities (max 2) or lights) £13.00 £19.60
Changing facilities only £16.30 £16.38

Administrative charge

A non-refundable £15 administration fee will be applied to each request to amend an issued let permit. This includes changes to the date, time, or location of the booking.

Surcharges

Additional charges may apply on a full cost recovery basis for:

  • bookings that extend beyond standard operating hours (Monday to Friday up to 10pm; weekend hours vary by venue)
  • any extra cleaning required as a result of the let

VAT on sporting and recreational lets

Value Added Tax (VAT) is applicable at the current rate on lets for sporting or physical recreational activities, in accordance with Section 5 of HMRC Notice 742: Land and Property.

Page last modified: 21 July 2025