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Impact of the Scottish Independent School Sector

This report, published in February 2024 by Biggar Economics, highlights the impact that the independent school sector has on the Scottish Economy. 

Economic Impact of the Scottish independent school sector. 

  • The sector contributes half a billion pounds each year to the Scottish economy.
  • Independent schools support almost 12,000 jobs in Scotland.
  • The sector brings in £38 million in international exports
  • More than 100,000 people who don't attend independent schools benefit from the partnerships with them. 

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