Private schools could face higher Ofsted fees
Summary
Private schools in England might have to pay more for Ofsted inspections. The government wants these schools to cover more of the inspection costs instead of relying on taxpayer money. This proposed fee increase is part of the UK's efforts to boost funding for state schools.Key Facts
- The Department for Education plans to raise fees for Ofsted inspections of private schools.
- The UK government covered a significant part of the £6.5 million inspection cost last year.
- Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson stated the taxpayer should not subsidize private schools.
- Private schools that Ofsted inspects pay annual fees based on their size, which may increase over the next five years.
- The fee for a school with 150-399 pupils would rise from £2,500 to £3,300 by 2030-31.
- Ofsted inspects about 1,150 independent schools in England, with most being special schools.
- The UK introduced VAT on private school fees in January to help pay for state school teachers.
- The Independent Schools Council's legal challenge against the VAT was dismissed by judges.
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