Pitsford School – The Board of Governors Announce School Closure

On 25th June 2026, The Board of Governors at Pitsford school have announced that the school will close at the end of the current academic year. Subject to the completion of the summer term, the school’s final day of operation will be Friday 10th July.

The Board of Governors never wanted to have to make this decision, and it is one that has only been reached after exhausting every possible option to secure the future of the school. Including:

· a comprehensive review of our cost base, resulting in significant restructuring and reduction in expenditure,

· an extensive marketing process to identify potential partners, acquirers or merger opportunities,

· detailed discussions with a number of interested parties regarding the future of the school.

The external economic pressures facing the independent school sector is unprecedented. The introduction of VAT on school fees, the removal of business rates relief, increases in the National Living Wage, higher interest rates, and wider economic uncertainty have all placed significant pressure on independent schools across the country. These challenges have affected many schools and have made operating in an already difficult environment even more challenging.

We know this news will be shocking and sad and will cause uncertainty for our school community. We ask that everyone remembers our pupils, as we will concentrate on ensuring that the final days our students’ journey at Pitsford School, are calm and that they leave with happy memories, positive experiences and a sense of pride in having been part of this wonderful school community

The School is taking professional advice in relation to its financial position and it is likely that administrators will be appointed immediately following the end of term. If you have any questions then please email them to questions@pitsfordschool.com and we will endeavour to respond within two working days.

Dr. Craig Walker

Headteacher