News

‘No frills’ private school racks up £170k loss

The country’s first “no frills” private school – charging pupils just £60 a week – has posted a £170,000...

John Dickens
John Dickens
News

Ex-private school director ‘unable’ to repay £150k loan

The director of a private school that went bust had an “overdrawn” £150,000 loan when it collapsed, an investigation...

Simon Kay
Simon Kay
News

Private school with £35,000 yearly fees looks for £3.50-an-hour apprentice to tend grounds

A private school with annual fees of £35,000 is looking to take on a £3.50-an-hour apprentice to tend its...

Alix Robertson
Alix Robertson
News

Council launches investigation into benefits of private schools

A council is reviewing the community benefit of local private schools to decide if they deserve generous discounts in...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Opinion

Here’s why ‘low-cost’ private schools in England WILL work

One of the architects behind proposals for a low-cost private school in England explains why he believes the ‘no...

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
News

Notices to failing private schools to be made public by government

Damning improvement notices for dozens of failing private schools will now be published online by the government, a year...

John Dickens
John Dickens
News

Private schools want £55m funding to offer 10,000 places for low-income pupils

Private schools want to offer up to 10,000 places to low-income families every year – as long as the...

John Dickens
John Dickens
News

Private schools spend three times more on each pupil

Private schools are bumping up their fees while state school funding remains flat, widening the attainment gap between the...

Jess Staufenberg
Jess Staufenberg