Private School Archive
The private school 11-plus panic nearly broke me. It’s ruthless
Cancelled holidays, missed parties — and luxury gifts at the end. Thank goodness it’s all over
I went to grammar and private schools – selective education saved me
It is a far better system than our blanket one-size-fits-all state education. Why shouldn’t parents spend their money on what they feel is best?
Private schools lose court battle over VAT on fees
The High Court has given its judgement in a case that challenged the government’s introduction of VAT on independent school fees earlier this year
Tutoring boom as parents hit by private school VAT race for top state places
Private tutoring firms say that VAT on independent school fees has led to a surge in demand for help with 11 plus entry tests for state grammar schools.
VAT on private school fees: everything you need to know
Labour will add tax to fees and remove schools’ charitable business rate relief, but what impact will it have on the sector?
Small private schools in Wales say they face ‘overnight closure’ over VAT rules
I am not being dramatic, that could happen. We could close overnight with an exodus of children
Private schools vote to sue as Labour impose ‘discriminatory’ VAT on fees
Private schools will mount a legal challenge to Labour's imposition of VAT on private school fees.
Private schools say drop in enrolments mainly due to impending VAT on fees
Survey by Independent Schools Council finds UK pupil numbers down 1.7% compared with 2023
VAT on private education arriving sooner than expected
With the new Government’s VAT on private educational fees being implemented earlier than anticipated, schools and parents must prepare now for fee changes, say leading audit,...
Why Scotland’s private schools are ‘disappointed’ by timing of Labour VAT charges to impact 6,000 pupils
Private schools in Scotland have been left “disappointed” by Labour’s timetable for the introduction of VAT on fees.
Herts prep school announces transition to 11-plus
Independent prep school, York House, is set to move towards an 11-plus co-educational model from September 2026.
I sent one child to private school and the other to a grammar – this is the real difference
Our daughter, who was often overlooked in her state primary, in a class of 32 children, has come into her own at the local prep school...