Private Education: Closures
2026-07-21 · Department for Education · HL2493 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the closure of private schools.
Answer
School closures can be influenced by a range of factors, not just the VAT policy. While VAT may have compounded pressure, school closures cannot be attributed to VAT alone. Factors such as school performance, financial viability and demographic shifts als...