Private Education: Closures
Lords · Question HL11008 · 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 which private special education schools closed in England in (1) 2024, and (2) 2025; and in which region were they located.
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 ...