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Pupils who are receiving their GCSE results could face more competition for sixth form places this year, it has been suggested. A rising number of 16-year-olds and a growing interest in sixth forms ...

Competition for the most selective sixth forms would be ‘fiercer’ after the VAT change on private school fees, one education expert said. Pupils in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will receive ...

Competition for the most selective sixth forms would be ‘fiercer’ after the VAT change on private school fees, one education expert said. Sign up for the top news stories every day to keep you ...

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