pirvate education

Question 1

what are independent schools?

Answer 1

any schools that charge fees

Question 2

what percentage of school children attend independent schools?

Answer 2

7%

Question 3

what is this sector made up of?

Answer 3

public schools - the older & more famous independent schools eg harrow & eton
private schools - any that charge fees
state schools - don’t pay to attend

Question 4

what will happen if you go to a private school?

Answer 4

you will get a higher status career

Question 5

pros of private schools

Answer 5

more advanced facilities
smaller classes
more extra curricular opportunities
more connections

Question 6

cons of private schools

Answer 6

less diverse - less social mixing
expensive
more pressure on students
teaching quality is often no better
not fair

Question 7

what percent of oxbridge students come from independent schools?

Answer 7

40%

Question 8

what does a public school education remain a prime qualification for?

Answer 8

the elite jobs in society - small number of jobs in the country which involve holding a great deal of power and privilege

Question 9

what do well qualified candidates from state schools stand?

Answer 9

a poor chance of getting such jobs if competing with public school pupils