Petition · Department for Education

End public funding for faith schools

Closed 192 signatures

What the petition asks

Stop taxpayer funding for faith-based schools. Instead, ensure all state schools are secular, where we believe children from all backgrounds can learn together without division by religion or culture.
In our view, faith schools create separation between children based on religion and culture, which we believe makes it harder for immigrant families to integrate into British society. We think this harms social unity and limits opportunities for children to build friendships with those from different backgrounds. Let’s invest in education that unites us all and helps build a fairer, more inclusive future for Britain.

Timeline

31 Jan 2025 Petition opened for signatures
31 Jul 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 192
Status Closed
Department Department for Education
Opened 31 Jan 2025
Closed 31 Jul 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 8 Aug 2026.