Public schools (UK)

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:school
gptkbp:admission selective
gptkbp:ageRange typically 11-18
gptkbp:alumni gptkb:King
business leaders
many UK politicians
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Headmasters'_and_Headmistresses'_Conference
gptkbp:boarding common
gptkbp:bursaries available
gptkbp:contrastsWith state schools (UK)
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:criticizedFor elitism
social exclusivity
gptkbp:curriculumIncludes broad academic
gptkbp:educationLevel secondary education
gptkbp:extracurriculars gptkb:music
drama
sports
gptkbp:fareControl high
gptkbp:fundedBy independent
gptkbp:gender mostly boys
some co-educational
gptkbp:governedBy gptkb:Public_Schools_Act_1868
gptkbp:governingBody private
governing body or board
gptkbp:hasTerm Michaelmas, Lent, Summer
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Public schools (UK)
gptkbp:inspection gptkb:Independent_Schools_Inspectorate
gptkbp:inspectionBody Ofsted (some cases)
gptkbp:languageOfInstruction English
gptkbp:nonProfitStatus many have charity status
gptkbp:notableExample gptkb:Eton_College
gptkb:Harrow_School
gptkb:Rugby_School
gptkb:Westminster_School
gptkb:Winchester_College
gptkbp:number about 7 original under 1868 Act
gptkbp:originatedIn medieval period
gptkbp:preparesFor universities
leadership roles
gptkbp:religiousAffiliation some Anglican
some non-denominational
gptkbp:reputation prestigious
gptkbp:scholarships available
gptkbp:termOrigin historically meant open to the public
gptkbp:tuition charged
gptkbp:uniform often required
gptkbp:uniformity varied traditions
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:House_System
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7