state school

noun

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

Example Sentences

Malcolm Payne, an international chess master who runs a charity that's brought the game to a quarter-of-a-million state school children, said Bodhana was blazing a trail for girls and women in what has traditionally been a man's game.

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Adam, who is part of social mobility organisation The 93% Club for state school students at British universities, says changes to the internship programme have prompted him to think again about the civil service.

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The Labour government imposed VAT on private school education and boarding fees to pay for more state school teachers in England.

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Originally from Swadlincote, Derbyshire, Brian was sent to boarding school while his older brother stayed at home and attended the local state school, which they said impacted their relationship.

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The government introduced VAT on school fees in January to pay for more state school teachers in England.

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