A 2026 recap of what schools the Beckhams went to if you want a posh education

If you’ve been keeping up with the latest goss, you’d know that the Beckham family is making headlines once again — but this time, it’s not for a fashion campaign, football match, or new “tell-all” docuseries on Netflix.  

Eldest son Brooklyn Beckham‘s recent public statements about his family have thrust the famous clan of six — David, Victoria, Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper — back into the spotlight. With that, many may be wondering about the paths that led each Beckham child to where they are today. We certainly are. 

Specifically, we’re thinking about the education of David and Victoria Beckham’s four children. With parents who are celebrities, it’s no surprise that they they’ve been enrolled in famed prep schools and international institutions, likely for both the prestigious education as well as privacy.  

So, for students looking for the same, or just plain curious, here’s where the Beckhams went to school — complete with publicly listed tuition figures. 

Need a quick summary? TL;DR 

• David and Victoria Beckham have spent millions on private education for their children across both the UK and the US. 

• It’s unclear where Brooklyn studied when the family returned to the UK, but they were spotted looking at The Harrodian School and The King Alfred School. 

• Both Romeo and Cruz attended Wetherby School and Millfield School in the UK, and trained in football at the Arsenal Academy. 

• Harper’s current school is undisclosed for privacy reasons. 

 

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Brooklyn Beckham: From prep to Parsons 

Man of the hour Brooklyn Beckham (born in 1999) is the eldest of the Beckham children, and his educational path arguably best reflects the family’s globe-trotting lifestyle.  

Brooklyn grew up in two continents: Europe and North America. During the family’s time in Los Angeles (2007-2013), when David played for LA Galaxy, Brooklyn attended two prestigious California private schools: 

Curtis School is an independent elementary school in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, serving students from Pre-K through 6th grade. Brooklyn attended Curtis for a couple of years. 

Curtis School’s tuition is US$40,207, specifically for the highest grade offered. The school is known for its child-centred approach to education and has approximately 486 students. 

Brooklyn later moved to The Willows Community School in Culver City, a Developmental Kindergarten (DK) through 8th grade independent school, where Brooklyn attended junior high. 

Tuition here, as of 2025-2026, ranges from US$36,025 for DK to US$46,905 for grades 6-8.  

When Brooklyn attended these schools in the early 2010s, costs would have been somewhat lower but still substantial. 

After the family returned to London in 2013, it’s unclear where Brooklyn studied, but Victoria and David were seen touring The Harrodian School in Barnes and The King Alfred School in Hampstead. These schools, at the time, charged 6,000 pounds per term and 4,600 pounds per term respectively (around US$8,064 and US$6,183 by today’s conversion rate), according to an article by The Standard.  

At age 18, Brooklyn enrolled at Parsons School of Design in New York City to study photography, joining one of the world’s most renowned art and design institutions. But his time there was brief, and his reason for leaving was “homesickness.” 

The tuition at Parsons (2026-2027) has risen to US$31,174 per semester for undergraduate students, excluding fees, housing, books, or living expenses in New York City. 

 

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Romeo Beckham: The great British boarding schools 

Romeo Beckham (born in 2002) followed a more traditional British private school path, attending multiple elite institutions. This included:  

• Brentwood School in Essex
• Wetherby School in London 
• Millfield School in Street, Somerset 

Wetherby School in London is the famous exclusive institution that educated the likes of Prince William and Prince Harry. 

For the 2026-2027 academic year, Wetherby School fees stand at 11,540 pounds per term (approximately US$15,465.91). The pre-preparatory school accepts boys aged four to eight years old and has built a reputation as one of London’s most prestigious institutions.

But it was Millfield School that became Romeo’s longest educational home. This co-educational independent boarding and day school is particularly renowned for its sports programmes, known to produce Olympic athletes and top professionals across many sports.  

Here, school boarding fees is 16,432 pounds per term (over US$21,796.80), excluding VAT. The school offers additional programmes in music, riding, and polo for extra fees. 

Millfield has educated numerous famous alumni and maintains exceptional sports facilities, which aligned with Romeo’s early football aspirations. Both Romeo and his younger brother Cruz trained with the Arsenal Academy during their time at these schools, though neither continued with professional football careers. 

 

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Cruz Beckham: Following in Romeo’s footsteps 

Cruz Beckham (born in 2005) attended similar schools to his brother Romeo: 

• Wetherby School in London 

• Millfield School in Street, Somerset 

Cruz completed his high school education at Millfield School, where he also played on the school’s football team. 

Harper Beckham: London’s finest girls’ schools 

Harper Beckham (born in 2011) is the youngest Beckham child and only daughter. As of 2025, she is 13 years old and attends Glendower Preparatory School in South Kensington, London. 

This prestigious all-girls school educates approximately 270 students from nursery through Year 6 (age 11). The school is known for its academic rigour.  

The tuition is 10,975 pounds per term (approximately US$14,711.77) for the 2026-2027 academic year, making it roughly 32,925 pounds (more than US$43,600) annually. Fees include VAT and lunches. 

Notable features of Glendower include: 

• Academically selective admissions 

• Only 36 places available at around four+ admission each year 

• Girls start coding in Reception and Mandarin from Year 4 

• Founded in 1895 with a cohort of around 270 girls 

• Also attended by the daughters of former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak 

Harper has also reportedly attended the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts for after-school programmes, following her interest in performing arts. 

Details of her current school have been kept private. 

The cost of elite education 

Over the years, David and Victoria have reportedly spent millions on private education for their children.  

Victoria herself once joked on Instagram during a family holiday: “@davidbeckham How much did we pay for private education? X” 

For David and Victoria themselves, they went to relatively “normal” schools, with the exception of Victoria attending the Laine Theatre Arts in Epsom, UK, for dance and performing arts training.  Accoding to an article, Laine Theatre Arts charged around 13,250 pounds per year plus VAT (around US$17,8023) in the early 2010s – though the exact amount Victoria paid isn’t public.  

While it isn’t one of the most famous dance schools in the world, she said it did prepare her for success and fame with the Spice Girls. 

These are the most expensive private schools in the UK (2025/26) 

School	Tuition fee
Cheltenham Ladies’ College	Up to £22,290 (US$29,856.67) per term
Brighton College	Up to £22,125 (US$29,635.66) per term
Westminster School	Up to £21,992 (US$29,457.51) per term

Source: superprof 

Education as the ultimate status symbol 

The Beckham family’s educational investments reveal a broader cultural shift: private education has become less about academics (although it still remains important), and more about signaling status, preserving privilege and securing access to exclusive networks. 

Just look at the stats — in January 2025, there were only 582,477 students attending private school in the England. That may seem like a large number, until you realise it only makes up about 6.4% of the total school population. 

One might argue that these factors are more important to those who cannot leverage their own celebrity.  

To put the Beckham family’s educational spending in context: the average UK domestic family does not pay for primary and secondary education. Local undergraduate students pay 9,535 pounds per year (approximately US$12,776.18) for university, while international students pay between 11,400 and 38,000 pounds (approximately US$15,2751.45 – US$50,917.15).  

In the US, public high schools are also free for domestic students. From 2025 to 2026, the average in-state cost of tuition and fees at a ranked public university is US$11,371, while for out-of-state, it’s US$25,415. 

But keep in mind that not all celebrities approach education exactly the way the Beckhams do. Another famous celebrity family in the UK is the Ramsays. As in, Gordon Ramsay, the notorious hot-tempered chef known from shows like “Masterchef” and “Hell’s Kitchen.”  

Gordon and Tana Ramsay’s children attended more local private day schools, with daughter Tilly having attended Ibstock Place School in Roehampton, southwest London. With tuition at 8,902 pounds per year (about US$11,926.99) for Senior 7 to Upper Sixth Form, it’s still a private institution, but far more modest than the Beckhams’s choices.  

That said, Tilly later pursued a psychology degree at the University of Nottingham (a respected Russell Group university), then reportedly paid for her own culinary education at Ireland’s Ballymaloe Cookery School in 2024. A 12-week course there is 17,150 euros (around US$20,099).  

While these aren’t the most expensive choices, they are certainly still notable education brands within their own fields.  

And you know what they say: Your network is your net worth. It’s no surprise famous parents may want to curate your network, because who you surround yourself with will definitely affect your own life.  

FAQ 

Did any of David Beckham’s children pursue football? 

None of David Beckham’s children are pursuing professional football. The youngest, Harper has been known to love playing football, and even trains with her dad, though it is unknown if she’s taken up the sport in school. 

While the boys had all trained during their school years, with Romeo receiving a spot at the Arsenal Academy and making a youth football debut, they’d eventually chosen to pursue other careers. The eldest, Brooklyn, now owns a hot sauce company, Romeo is a fashion model, and Cruz is a singer and musician. 

Did the Beckham children get harassed by paparazzi during school? 

While there’s no telling to what degree, the Beckham children did get harassed by paparazzi during their school years. One case: while David Beckham was playing for Real Madrid in 2005, Brooklyn had been chased by paparazzi into a football school that he was attending at the mere age of six. Romeo’s photos were taken while at his nursery. In 2021, while not a paparazzi case, a stalker had gone to Harper’s school to try to speak to her. 

Did David and Victoria Beckham have a formal education? 

Neither David nor Victoria Beckham had attended university. David Beckham went to Chase Lane Primary School in Chingford, London, and then completed his secondary education at Chingford Foundation School. Victoria Beckham went to St. Mary’s High School in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, before going to Laine Theatre Arts in Epsom, UK. 

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Disclaimer:  

• All tuition figures are approximate and based on publicly available information from 2017-2026. Currency conversions are approximate at the time of writing.   

• This article was last updated on July 20, 2026.