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Families Sacrifice Holidays to Afford Soaring Private School Fees

5/25/2025

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Moy and his wife Alexandra, with a combined income of £345,000, are feeling the pinch of soaring private school fees, which now average a staggering £476,399 over a lifetime. To cope, they’re cutting back on holidays and dining out. Yet, nearly half of families are determined to keep their children in private education, adjusting their lifestyles to make it work.

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Story summary

Moy and his wife Alexandra, with a combined income of £345,000, are feeling the pinch of soaring private school fees, which now average a staggering £476,399 over a lifetime. To cope, they’re cutting back on holidays and dining out. Yet, nearly half of families are determined to keep their children in private education, adjusting their lifestyles to make it work.