Local authority schools

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Guidance

This guidance note provides an overview of the VAT issues that need to be considered by a local authority (LA) school. This should be read in conjunction with the following guidance notes:

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Supplies of Education
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Supplies of goods and services closely related to education
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Local authorities, government and public bodies ― overview

Notice 701/30

What is a LA school?

A LA school is a school that is maintained by and receives funding from a LA under arrangements laid down in the School Standards and Framework Act 1998, ss 45–53. The following schools are included:

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voluntary aided and voluntary controlled schools
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foundation and special foundation schools
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community and special community schools

The following are not treated as LA schools for VAT purposes:

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nursery schools
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pupil referral units

VATEDU65250

Any education or vocational training provided by local authorities for no charge, or which they provide acting as a public authority is regarded as a non-business activity from a VAT perspective. Local authorities are, however, eligible bodies and all

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