PETITIONClosedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Stop VAT being added to Private school fees
Stop the charging of VAT on private schools fees. Government funds free schools, so therefore I think it should also be supporting private schools that hard working parents scrimp to pay for! I think supporting private schools increases places and facilities offered to state schools!
Last fetched 05 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
246
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 246/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 246/100,000
Background
Adding VAT to private school fees could mean some successful schools closing, which could impact the state sector/SEN provision. I think closures could also reduce parents' democratic right of choice. It could also cut superb teachers' jobs and the jobs of other competent staff, along with building heritage.