11 May 2026
We are delighted to reveal the results of the Confidence Index 2026.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who took the time to participate in the survey. Your contributions have been invaluable in building a clearer picture of the current levels of confidence across the sector, and in highlighting the key pressures and priorities facing marketing and admissions teams today.
We hope you find the findings insightful and useful in informing your own planning, conversations, and decision-making over the year ahead.
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MTM News
Emily Hargest
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8th September 2026
What does value for money really mean to independent school parents?
For generations, independent schools have been able to talk confidently about the value of the education they provide. Small classes. Excellent teaching. Outstanding facilities. Sport, music, drama and a rich...
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MTM Analysis
Emily Hargest
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4th June 2026
Independent Schools Lose More Than 22,000 Pupils as New DfE Census Reveals Sharpest Decline in Sixth Form
The independent-school sector has lost more than 22,000 pupils in a single year, according to newly published Department for Education census figures, with pupil numbers falling by 3.8% and market...
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