Private schools

Parents say the school should have been more upfront about it difficulties as it confirms its closure.

One parent at the school, which charges up to £20,703 a year, worries pastoral care may be harmed.

York's Queen Margaret School can no longer withstand mounting financial pressures, a statement says.

The group, which runs them, says the closures are partly due to the added VAT on school fees.

Three high court judges have rejected a judicial review into the government's VAT policy on school fees.

Latest school census data says the number of private school pupils has dropped by 1.9% in the last year.

An ex-pupil said the offences took place at a private boarding school and on a trip, a panel hears.

St Edward's School in Oxford confirms it has suspended a member of staff whilst it investigates.