Written question asked by Caroline Voaden (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 11 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 June 2026. It was answered by Olivia Bailey (Labour) on Friday, 19 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Education.
Private Education: VAT
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what estimate she has made of the number of pupils who have moved from independent schools to state schools since the introduction of VAT on independent school fees.
- Answer
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School closure information is available via the register of schools, which is accessible at: https://www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/.
The latest school census data, as at June 2026, reveals pupil numbers remain firmly within historical patterns seen for over the last 20 years. Further information is available here: https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics/2025-26.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 9235
- Session
- 2026-27
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Fees and charges Private education VAT State education
- Link
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- 2026-06-19 14:34:21 +0100
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