state school

British

noun

any school maintained by the state, in which education is free

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"That way, we can alleviate some of the financial implications and make our programme sustainable. Just because you're at state school doesn't mean you should have less of an opportunity."

From BBC

However, NSB aren't the only state school making an impact.

From BBC

Northampton Saints have two state school partnerships which play in the ACE League: Moulton College in Northampton and Sigma Sixth Colchester, located at Philip Morant School and College.

From BBC

"Growing state school rugby is a one step at a time process," said Beaumont.

From BBC

Education Week provides a roundup of where things stand on the new federal program to fund state school choice through tax credits.

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