Private school pupil numbers in England fall to lowest in at least a decade Summary The number of pupils in private schools in England has fallen to the lowest point in at least a decade, Government figures show. Other Related Coverage Labour's VAT raid sees private school pupil numbers fall by 30,000 - with 20,000 fewer in last year alone | Daily Mail Private schools have lost 30,000 pupils since introduction of VAT | The Times Private schools in England lose 20,000 pupils in first full year of VAT on fees | Financial Times London schools crisis: Primary pupil numbers plunge across capital | The Standard