How many independent schools are currently registered as charities by the Commission?
The Charity Commissions classification system for charities uses definitions which are broader in scope than independent school, and thus does not enable us to produce a precise figure or list. Independent schools are classified under Education/Training and Children/Young People. There are 47,884 registered charities with that classification which includes independent schools, but also many other types of charity. As an indication of the numbers, the Independent Schools Council (ISC) estimates there are around 2,400 independent schools in the UK. Around half are members of the ISC who say that 1,061 (83%) of their members are charitable although not all of these schools will be registered in England or Wales. Non members of the ISC are believed to be less likely to be charitable because most are privately owned Currently Eton and Winchester are classified as exempt charities, and therefore not registered by the Commission. The draft Charities Bill proposes ending this exemption. All ot
