independent school
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A place at the school starts at £16,000 a year, while one at an independent school would typically cost more.
From BBC • Jan. 11, 2026
It was his host family who suggested he apply to Westbourne School, an independent school in nearby Penarth, and he was offered a free place under its refugee scholarship scheme.
From BBC • Feb. 2, 2025
Neighbouring Cheshire East Council spent £40m on 624 independent school placements in 2023-24 - an average cost of £64,000 per student.
From BBC • Nov. 19, 2024
Approval is also needed for an independent school to have students take college courses through a state program.
From Washington Times • Nov. 22, 2023
Pythagoras was the senior, and doubtless his ideas may have influenced the others more or less, though each is usually spoken of as the founder of an independent school.
From A History of Science — Volume 1 by Williams, Edward Huntington