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independent school

NOUN
private school
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A number of independent school - sometimes called private schools - have been struggling, with St Gerard's in Gwynedd also closing and owners of both citing financial pressures.

From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026

This is the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic that independent school pupil numbers have fallen.

From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2025

He had a scholarship offer at Wisbech Grammar, a nearby independent school, but with family finances and siblings to consider he didn't take it up.

From BBC ● Feb. 14, 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

Among Christian scholars there was no independent school of Hebraists before the revival of learning.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" by Various


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