Labour 's decision to levy VAT on private school fees has dealt a heavy blow to the sector, which some institutions have been unable to deal with.

Private school families have been dealt a devastating blow after they lost a High Court challenge to Labour's VAT on fees.

Around 11,000 pupils have already left private schooling since the policy came into force in January

Labour 's decision to levy VAT on private school fees has dealt a heavy blow to the sector, which some institutions have been unable to deal with.