US EditionPrivate school pupil numbers in England fall after VAT on fees
- New figures from the Department for Education show that the private school population in England decreased by about 11,000 students between January 2024 and January 2025 following the introduction of a 20% VAT on school fees.
- The decline coincides with the VAT policy implemented on January 1, although the Government attributes the drop to broader demographic trends while private school representatives link it to increased fees.
- State primary school pupil numbers also declined by about 1.3%, and secondary school numbers showed little change, reflecting demographic shifts across the education sector.
- Julie Robinson, CEO of the Independent Schools Council, highlighted that the decline in private school enrollment cannot be fully attributed to demographic changes, revealing that in England, the number of students leaving independent schools surpasses government estimates by around 8,000.
- The Government plans to raise £1.8 billion annually by 2029/30 from ending tax breaks on private schools to fund public services and support the 94% of children in state schools.
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