Thousands of children fail to secure place at first-choice secondary school in LondonAdmission rates for first-choice secondary schools in London varied significantly, with certain boroughs experiencing substantial decreases in acceptance rates.
Labour's VAT on private school fees triggers surge in state school applicationsLabour's 20% VAT on private school fees prompts a significant movement to state schools, impacting both sectors.
Revealed: London's 5 most expensive private schools in 2025Westminster School is London's most expensive private school with fees reaching £20,995 per term.State schools in London offer quality education, making private schooling optional.St Paul's School is the second most expensive, emphasizing the high cost associated with elite education.
Starmer hails boost for state schools as VAT raid on private schools comes into forceKeir Starmer's VAT policy on private schools aims to significantly boost funding for state education.
Message to Labour: don't tax school fees. Make private schools work for the public good | Simon JenkinsImpose VAT on private schools to benefit deprived state schools may lead to unintended consequences.
Labour is planning 'for the worst' as private schools could collapse amid Chancellor's VAT raid - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comLabour's new VAT on private schools may lead to significant student transfers to state schools and potential school closures.
Half could move children out of private education and into state schools if 20% VAT is added to school fees - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com24% of parents/grandparents consider moving children from private to state schools if 20% VAT imposed on fees.
Labour's VAT on private school fees triggers surge in state school applicationsLabour's 20% VAT on private school fees prompts a significant movement to state schools, impacting both sectors.
Revealed: London's 5 most expensive private schools in 2025Westminster School is London's most expensive private school with fees reaching £20,995 per term.State schools in London offer quality education, making private schooling optional.St Paul's School is the second most expensive, emphasizing the high cost associated with elite education.
Starmer hails boost for state schools as VAT raid on private schools comes into forceKeir Starmer's VAT policy on private schools aims to significantly boost funding for state education.
Message to Labour: don't tax school fees. Make private schools work for the public good | Simon JenkinsImpose VAT on private schools to benefit deprived state schools may lead to unintended consequences.
Labour is planning 'for the worst' as private schools could collapse amid Chancellor's VAT raid - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comLabour's new VAT on private schools may lead to significant student transfers to state schools and potential school closures.
Half could move children out of private education and into state schools if 20% VAT is added to school fees - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com24% of parents/grandparents consider moving children from private to state schools if 20% VAT imposed on fees.
VAT on private school fees will put more strain on Special Educational Needs system already at 'crisis point' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comIntroduction of VAT on private education strains state schools and impacts SEN support.State schools are ill-equipped to absorb additional SEN students post-VAT.SEN system in the UK is nearing crisis levels due to funding gaps.
If Eton can do it Four state-educated experts give advice on public speakingState schools should boost public speaking skills through initiatives like debating societies, as personal experiences show it enhances confidence and storytelling.
Labour's VAT on private school fees would not come in until 2025, Rachel Reeves saysLabour will delay imposing VAT on private school fees until at least 2025 if elected, aiming to recruit state teachers and ease concerns of strain on local authority schools.