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Insight Into Global Outlook Of Independent Schools
The findings of the Independent Schools Council (ISC) 2019 annual Census provide a detailed insight into the independent schools sector.
T
his year’s ISC Census paints a picture of schools that are in
good health. Press reports
often perpetuate misconceptions and outdated stereotypes of independent schools. But, using this valuable source of data, we can dispel some of these myths by presenting the true picture of the independent schools sector today… So, here’s what the Census tells us:
Pupil numbers are up and the number of pupils in ISC schools continues to rise and, despite Brexit uncertainty, there has also been an increase in the number of pupils from European countries. There are now a record 536,109 pupils at 1,364 ISC member schools. The Census shows overseas pupils make up 5.4% of all pupils. With a rise in pupil numbers, it is clear that parents value the broad all-round education independent schools offer.
SCHOOLS ARE ACADEMICALLY STRONG
Despite fewer than half of ISC schools being academically selective, our pupils significantly outperform the national and global averages. The percentage of entries getting an A* at A-level is 17.7%, more than twice that of the national average, and nearly four times as many ISC pupils gained 40 points in the International Baccalaureate compared with the worldwide average. Over half of ISC pupils continue to a Russell Group university.
PUBLIC BENEFIT ACTIVITIES ARE EXPANDING
There has been an increase in the number of partnership projects between state and independent schools. The Census shows 11,466 partnerships were recorded this year. Partnerships enable schools
to share teachers, facilities
and best practice, as well as develop educational innovation. Links between schools in the independent and state sectors are well-established and benefit increasing numbers of children from diverse backgrounds.
SCHOOLS ARE WIDENING ACCESS
Alongside the ongoing development of partnership work with state sector colleagues, independent schools are widening access through transformational bursary schemes. Last year alone, schools provided £420m in means-tested fee assistance. Our schools want to help all children thrive. It is encouraging to see an increase in fee assistance for lower income families, which helps widen access to independent schools.
OUR SCHOOLS OFFER SPECIALIST EDUCATION
There are now just over 84,000 pupils identified as having special educational needs or disabilities, which highlights the importance of having schools that can offer the kind of specialist support that might not otherwise be available or accessible. ISC schools
support
and teach vulnerable subjects such as modern foreign languages, Latin, music and physics. Through cross-sector collaboration, we are able to share this education with pupils outside of our schools – unlocking new opportunities for many young people.
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There are also different types of schools, for example single-sex schools, boarding, prep, highly academic schools, and those with an emphasis on the arts.
WE HAVE A GLOBAL OUTLOOK
UK independent schools are proud of their global outlook and ability to compete on an international scale. There are just below 29,000 pupils at ISC schools whose parents live overseas. Our schools welcome the positive influence these young people bring – helping our ability to understand other cultures as well as benefitting the country’s economy.
ISC schools offer capacity, variety and flexibility in our education system. The existence of an independent sector eases pressure on class sizes in every school, and saves the taxpayer £3.5billion each year.
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ISC INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ARE AMONG THE BEST IN THE WORLD AND EDUCATE MORE THAN 500,000 CHILDREN IN THE UK.
For further information please visit
www.isc.co.uk
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