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Private Education Policy Forum (PEPF) is a think tank which aims to reduce inequalities relating to private schools and fee-paying education by platforming research and debate.

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REPORT: Investigating bursaries at elite English private schools

Wealthiest English private schools spend below 6% on means-tested bursaries, PEPF & University of Manchester research finds

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Discussion: Labour’s Private School Tax Plan: The Numbers

What can we know, and not know? Let's find out...

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Research Explainers

Publications

State Expectations: the independent schools that converted to state schools

Jessica Staufenberg - February 27, 2026

Research

Generosity, discrimination, and diversity in Delhi private schools

Jessica Staufenberg - November 13, 2025

Research

Is there an old girls’ network? Girls’ schools and recruitment to the British elite

Jessica Staufenberg - February 3, 2025

Opinion

“State school funding should be paid for by all – such as higher income tax”

David Smith, a parent with Education Not Taxation, a group opposing VAT on fees

Opinion

“Governments have neglected state schools. Just look at exam time.”

Sam Hudson, freelance reporter

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Who are we?

REPORT: Investigating bursaries at elite English private schools

Discussion: Labour’s Private School Tax Plan: The Numbers

Research Explainers

State Expectations: the independent schools that converted to state schools

Generosity, discrimination, and diversity in Delhi private schools

Is there an old girls’ network? Girls’ schools and recruitment to the British elite

Opinion

“State school funding should be paid for by all – such as higher income tax”

“Governments have neglected state schools. Just look at exam time.”

Join our membership

PEP FORUMPrivate Education Policy

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Who are we?

REPORT: Investigating bursaries at elite English private schools

Discussion: Labour’s Private School Tax Plan: The Numbers

Research Explainers

State Expectations: the independent schools that converted to state schools

Generosity, discrimination, and diversity in Delhi private schools

Is there an old girls’ network? Girls’ schools and recruitment to the British elite

Opinion

“State school funding should be paid for by all – such as higher income tax”

“Governments have neglected state schools. Just look at exam time.”

Join our membership

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