Question to the Department for Education:

To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the number of children who have been displaced or are due to be displaced by (1) independent school closures, and (2) future independent school closures that have been announced, since July 2024.

No assessment has been made of the number of children displaced, or expected to be displaced, due to independent school closures.

All children of compulsory school age are entitled to a state-funded school place if they need one. Local authorities are responsible for ensuring sufficient state school places. The department already works with local authorities to identify pressures and take action where necessary.