UK Independant Schools Contact Database

This review discusses the concept of independent schools in the UK, which are primarily funded by non-governmental groups and are often referred to as private schools. These institutions have a high degree of autonomy and control over their expenses, admissions, and curriculum design. Currently, there are over 2000 independent schools in the UK, educating over 500,000 children.

Some independent schools share similarities with boarding schools, while others function in a similar manner. The Independent Schools Council (ISC) is responsible for representing over 1200 independent schools in the UK and ensures that these institutions are inspected under a specific structure.

Independent schools have the power to choose their students, but this is subject to laws that prohibit discrimination. While family connections may have played a role in the past, recent decades have seen a shift towards considering promising candidates in areas such as music or sports. However, attending these schools comes at a high cost.

Despite the high fees involved, parents are willing to work hard to send their children to independent schools because of the high-quality education provided.