School for survival
Trevor O'Sullivan and Craig Aitchison review early indicators of independent schools at risk and the key actions required for ongoing viability
Recent times have seen a number of high profile school 'failures' including Wentworth College (Bournemouth), Bolitho School (Penzance) and St Ursula's (Bristol). Certain operations have been rescued by either charity merger or business sale, often with the use of an insolvency process, whilst others have been forced to close for good.
Author: Trevor O'Sullivan
Trevor O'Sullivan is a director in the recovery and reorganisation department of Grant Thornton UK LLP.
He specialises in advising charities, particularly schools and leads the national restructuring team in this sector.
Author: Craig Aitchison
Craig Aitchison is an associate director in the recovery and reorganisation department of Grant Thornton UK LLP.




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