Private school closes amid sector struggles, warns head
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 12:55 · Archive
Lime House School has closed, with the head of Austin Friars warning the closure reflects wider difficulties facing independent schools.
Lime House School has closed, according to reports. Austin Friars head Chris Hattam described the closure as indicative of a 'perfect storm' affecting independent schools. He cited VAT, tax and rising costs as factors contributing to difficulties in the sector.
Hattam's comments suggest the closure reflects wider challenges facing independent schools beyond this single institution. The exact circumstances of Lime House School's closure are not detailed in the available reports.
How it is being reported
- Private school closes amid 'perfect storm' for independent schools, says headNW Evening Mail · 30 Sept, 16:53
- Private school closes amid 'perfect storm' for independent schools, says headNews & Star · 30 Sept, 05:00
In this story: Lime House School · Austin Friars · Chris Hattam
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