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do you know that though Sue - or are you just guessing? And that is rhetoric. -
That might have been the case if it was a first post, but it isn't, which makes it less likely. It would be sad if people were put off from posting on here when they have had a good experience at a new local business because they think it will be assumed that they have some connection with the business. -
That’s because number of applications is irrelevant - most private school parents apply for a state school place as well and always have done. It’s how many take up the place in the end, so it’s too early to call. But a 9% increase in applications isn’t insignificant. They should also look at sixth forms because that’s where the squeeze is more likely to be felt. -
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2025/mar/10/no-exodus-to-state-sector-after-vat-added-to-private-school-fees-say-english-councils "No exodus to state sector after VAT added to private school fees, say English councils Most say they have seen no impact on applications for year 7 places, despite warnings from those against policy"
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