Private Schools
The latest news, analysis and thought leadership for the independent schools sector, including taxes and funding, state-private partnerships, pupil wellbeing and more
Friday
13th Jun 2025
Revealed: Education figures in King’s Birthday Honours list 2025
Delta CEO Paul Tarn has been given a knighthood and North East Learning Trust CEO Lesley Powell has been appointed dame

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

Tuesday
1st Apr 2025
Why independent schools should call time on entrance exams
The chairman of GEMS Education says removing academic selection can help the independent sector to become more dynamic and inclusive

Would a legal win for private schools on VAT actually change anything?
Today the government will be forced to defend its policy of VAT on independent school fees in the High Court. But what will happen if the private school claimants win?
