The private or sector in education includes schools, colleges and one university (The University of Buckingham). Private institutions receive no government funding but do receive relief. They are also allowed to have registered status. There are around 2,000 registered private schools in the UK educating around 7.5 percent of the population.
Private schools are not subject to inspections and do not have to follow the National . They are financed through the they charge, through gifts and bequests.

The elite 233 private schools in England belong to the Headmasters . Such schools are sometimes known as " Schools". The public schools have traditionally educated many members of powerful in business and politics. They have close ties with the Universities of Oxford and .