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State schools are so called in contrast to [[Independent school (UK)|independent schools]], some of which are called " |
State schools are so called in contrast to [[Independent school (UK)|independent schools]], some of which are called "public schools" in England despite being private institutions. In [[Scotland]] ''public school'' is still used by many to refer to state schools. |
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Throughout [[education in the United Kingdom]], state schools are under the control of local councils ([[Local Education Authority|Local Education Authorities]] in [[England and Wales]]), save for cases where independent schools are funded directly as in [[City Academy|City Academies]]. Thus in the great majority of cases the phrase "state school" is a misnomer, and the more correct term '''maintained school''' is used in technical literature. |
Throughout [[education in the United Kingdom]], state schools are under the control of local councils ([[Local Education Authority|Local Education Authorities]] in [[England and Wales]]), save for cases where independent schools are funded directly as in [[City Academy|City Academies]]. Thus in the great majority of cases the phrase "state school" is a misnomer, and the more correct term '''maintained school''' is used in technical literature. |
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Revision as of 23:57, 30 July 2006
State school is an expression used in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom to distinguish schools provided by the government from privately run schools.
United Kingdom
State schools are so called in contrast to independent schools, some of which are called "public schools" in England despite being private institutions. In Scotland public school is still used by many to refer to state schools.
Throughout education in the United Kingdom, state schools are under the control of local councils (Local Education Authorities in England and Wales), save for cases where independent schools are funded directly as in City Academies. Thus in the great majority of cases the phrase "state school" is a misnomer, and the more correct term maintained school is used in technical literature.
Some maintained schools are partly funded by religious or other charitable bodies; these are known as voluntary aided schools or voluntary controlled schools.
The oldest state school in England is Beverley Grammar School, which was founded in 700 CE.
Australia
In Australia state schools are the responsibility of the state governments. States Schools grew out of the system of National Schools in the mid-19th century.
United States
In the United States, state school is a colloquial term for state university, a college or university in a state university system. Public school refers to primary and secondary schools which are funded and/or run by a governmental entity.