Petition · HM Treasury
Stop VAT being added to Private school fees
Closed
246 signatures
What the petition asks
Stop the charging of VAT on private schools fees. Government funds free schools, so therefore I think it should also be supporting private schools that hard working parents scrimp to pay for! I think supporting private schools increases places and facilities offered to state schools!
Adding VAT to private school fees could mean some successful schools closing, which could impact the state sector/SEN provision. I think closures could also reduce parents' democratic right of choice. It could also cut superb teachers' jobs and the jobs of other competent staff, along with building heritage.
Timeline
| 14 Jul 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
246
Status
Closed
Department
HM Treasury
Opened
14 Jul 2025
Closed
14 Jan 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.