The cost for the full time JAA ATPL theory over 28 weeks is ( a reasonable) £2544. For the distance learning : £1950. Both exc. exam fees and course equipment.
I was up there 2 weeks ago to have a look around and it seems to be a very suitable place to get your head down and study. The instructors are mainly all ex-British Aerospace (Prestwick), the classes are small and the full time course is a lengthy 840 hrs. Plus they don't seem very preoccupied with just extracting your hard-earned. The down side really (as you all know) is whether to go into full time training at the present moment.
