Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 55491

Private Education: VAT

Tabled: 30 May 2025

Answered: 10 June 2025

Question

Blake Stephenson

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of introducing VAT on independent schools in (a) January, (b) August and (c) September 2025 on the number of independent school closures.

Answer

Stephen Morgan

Tax policy is a matter for HM Treasury (HMT). HMT published a tax information and impact note concerning the introduction of VAT on independent school fees which is accessible here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vat-on-private-school-fees/app...

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