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• A landmark judgment will determine the public benefits schools must provide
• Parents may be better off opting for chains rather than the big-name schools - -
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Ranking reflects unsettling times
The different qualifications on offer have added to the complexity of compiling the league tables, writes Chris Cook
Public benefit row: Fees could rise as result of charity case
A landmark decision is due soon, says Geraldine Hackett
Value for money: Parents may be better off in chains
Jill Parkin looks at groups of schools that charge lower fees
ICT: Students learn to reap benefits of high-tech networking skills
Merlin John looks at how the sector has embraced technology
Switching sectors: ‘Pick and mix’ approach can pay dividends
Even rich parents may use the state education system at some point, says Biddy Passmore
Marketing: Institutions turn to the professional persuaders
Gerald Haigh considers the importance of a school’s image during recessionary times
How the tables were compiled
The independent school performance tables detail examination results for the majority of independent UK secondary schools, writes Michael Jacobs
Key to Top Independent Schools tables
Michael Jacobs provides further information for parents and schools about how the FT rankings were compiled
Pupil development: Life skills go beyond exam success
Schools are right to promote character building, reports Biddy Passmore
