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Heartbroken children in tears as they're told shock news of 700-year-old school's imminent closure

Heartbroken children in tears as they're told shock news of 700-year-old school's imminent closure
BBC UK Tuesday 07 July 2026, 05:07 UTC 1 min read
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A number of independent schools are either closing or experiencing financial troubles.

A number of independent schools are either closing or experiencing financial troubles.
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