Private Schools

The latest news, analysis and thought leadership for the independent schools sector, including taxes and funding, state-private partnerships, pupil wellbeing and more

Thursday

30th Apr 2026

Why we’ve put design thinking at the heart of learning
The head of Bede’s Senior School reflects on its new ‘D-School’ model and why they think it is the solution to providing both academic excellence and real-world skills
Patterned heads

Friday

27th Feb 2026

Private schools lose legal challenge over VAT on fees
Several schools and parents previously brought legal action against the Treasury, but now Court of Appeal dismisses the challenge
Private schools and families lose Court of Appeal challenge over VAT on fees

Thursday

19th Feb 2026

DfE promises ‘crackdown’ on spiralling private special school fees
National standards and price bands to be introduced for independent special schools as part of government SEND reforms
DfE promises ‘crackdown’ on spiralling private special school fees

Monday

19th Jan 2026

Inspired Education shuffles UK leadership team
Ashley Harrold will head up UK operations, while former Gumtree CEO will take over the Online Schools division
Ashley harrold

Wednesday

19th Nov 2025

Why we limit students to 9 GCSEs
A headteacher explains why putting a cap on the number of exams for students does not mean quelling ambition, but instead offers a better school-life balance
Why we limit students to 9 GCSEs

Wednesday

5th Nov 2025

Inspired enters Canada and NLCS announces Hong Kong school
The continued growth of both international school groups further demonstrates the global demand for private education in numerous nations
Hong Kong skyline

Tuesday

4th Nov 2025

First state school to open a fee-paying campus overseas
Queen Elizabeth’s School, in London, is to launch a fee-paying school in Dubai and has further plans for two more schools in India
QE school

Tuesday

14th Oct 2025

Nadim Nsouli on building a 121-school group - and how big it could become
The founder and CEO of Inspired Education talks to Dan Worth about the rapid growth of the international group, the importance of quality teaching, ‘stupid’ government decisions – and why running 300 schools is ‘absolutely’ possible
Nadim Nsouli

Monday

13th Oct 2025

5 inspection insights from ISI’s annual report
Findings from over 550 private school inspections by the Independent School Inspectorate offer a raft of vital information for leadership teams
Man looking through hole in wood

Thursday

25th Sep 2025

Private schools could face rising Ofsted inspection charges
DfE consultation proposes removing the subsidy currently being given to independent schools for Ofsted inspections
Private school children smiling

Tuesday

9th Sep 2025

International sector passes 15,000-school milestone
ISC Research report says demand in emerging markets such as Kenya, Romania and Kazakhstan is contributing to global growth
Asian teacher with globe

Wednesday

3rd Sep 2025

Royal Grammar School, Guildford plans four-school India expansion
Deal underlines the strong demand for private schools to develop and grow their brands overseas
Bengaluru India