Starmer’s VAT hike will leave some GCSE students without a school by January, warns council

GCSE students in Oxfordshire face losing their school places due to parents being unable to pay independent school fees, exacerbated by the upcoming 20% VAT charge on fees starting on 1 January. The council warns that most schools in the area do not accept transfer applications for year 10 and 11 students, regardless of circumstances, with concerns over the impact on the 17 fee-paying private schools in the county. Parents are strongly advised against switching schools during crucial exam years, as extra admissions could disrupt students’ education and strain school resources, leading to potential harm to their academic progress.

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