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.