Increase in Parents Bending Rules for School Admissions

• One in four parents lie for school admissions, up from 24% in 2022.
• In 2025, 27% of parents bend rules to claim school spots in catchment areas.
• London parents lead with 38% admitting to deceitful school admission tactics.
• VAT increase on private schools boosts demand for state school positions.
• Unaffordable fees force children from private to public schools.
• 25% of parents exaggerate religion to enter church schools.
• Calls for more investment to ease competition in education sector.