I've taught in private and state schools - this is what £7k a term gets you

I've taught in private and state schools - this is what £7k a term gets you

The gap in A-Level attainment between state and private schools has shrunk to its lowest level since 2022, according to new analysis of 2025 results. So then what are parents paying for? What do you get for your money? Sarah* is a 41-year-old foreign language teacher at a large, mixed-sex state school in London. She’s been a teacher since 2012 and previously worked at an all-girls state and a private school for girls. Here she talks about the di…