• ISC Annual Census 2025

    This report is the authoritative source of data providing a picture of where independent schools sit within the UK's education landscape.

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  • School Bursaries

    Find out about scholarships and bursaries at ISC schools.

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  • ISC in the news

    Read the latest stories on independent schools.

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  • School Partnerships

    State and independent schools are working together in partnership.

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  • ISC annual Census

    Download the 2024 ISC annual Census.

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Independent Schools Council

ISC independent schools are among the best in the world and educate more than 500,000 children in the UK

The ISC brings together seven associations to represent over 1,400 independent schools and was founded in 1974.

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The value of independent schools

Julie Robinson, chief executive of the ISC, highlights the educational and economic value of independent schools.

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Cross-sector partnerships

State and independent schools across the country work in partnership. Hear how this positively impact staff and students from both sectors.

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Impact of Bursaries

Independent schools offer means-tested fee assistance to widen access for families from all walks of life.