Private school pupil numbers drop by 11,000
Summary
There are 11,000 fewer students in private schools in England this January compared to last year. The drop happened after the government started charging VAT on private school fees. This change might be putting more financial pressure on parents.Key Facts
- Private school enrollment in England fell by 11,000 students this January.
- The decline followed the introduction of a 20% VAT on private school fees starting January 1.
- The total number of students in private schools is now about 582,477.
- Private school students currently make up 6.4% of all students in England.
- This is the first drop in private school numbers since the Covid-19 pandemic.
- The government estimates that 3,000 students might switch to state schools this year due to the VAT change.
- Some believe the increase in fees due to VAT is causing parents to reconsider private schooling.
- The government expects the VAT will eventually raise £1.8 billion yearly to support public services.
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