Schools are reportedly set to increase fees by more than expected, according to new analysis.

A Treasury impact assessment last October found that fees at the UK’s 2,600 independent schools would only end up increasing by 10 per cent on average as the full cost would not be passed on to parents. However, analysis by the Telegraph of 964 private schools in England, Scotland and Wales has found the average rise in fees is set to be 14 per cent.

Looking at the increase in day fees between the autumn and upcoming spring terms, the newspaper reported around half are set to hike their fees by 15 per cent or more and a fifth, including Eton, by the entire 20 per cent.