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Private Education

Lords · Question HL11006 · Tabled 14 Oct 2025 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 21 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Baroness Wolf of Dulwich

To ask His Majesty's Government how many private schools there were in England in 2024; and how many of them were special education schools.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern, 21 Nov 2025

In 2024 there were 2,458 private schools in England, of which 804 were special schools.During 2024, 58 private schools closed, of which 18 were special schools.Between 1 January and 15 October 2025, 60 private schools have closed, of which 6 were special ...