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maintained school

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noun

  1. a school financially supported by the state

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The NAO said the safety risk from asbestos was also more severe in poorly maintained school buildings.

From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2023

Seaview Primary is the first Catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland to "transform" in this way.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2021

Inspectors said there was a "lack of clear and transparent communication" with the council, which meant Adderley was not "benefiting from... the oversight... usually expected in a maintained school".

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2014

The findings indicate that between the ages of 26 and 42 someone who attended a private school will earn around £193,700 more, on average, than an individual educated at a maintained school.

From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2014

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