A long-established UK private school has announced that it is closing. The report says the school, one of the oldest of its kind, has a history of educating pupils who later go on to successful careers. Among the former students mentioned are notable public figures, including Julian Lennon, who attended the school during the 1980s.

Coverage links the closure announcement to broader political and economic pressures, including references to changes or proposals associated with the Labour government and taxation. However, the specific causal details are not provided in the available summaries.

Across the information presented, the main confirmed elements are the school’s longstanding status, its track record of alumni, and the fact that it is now announcing closure. The reports do not indicate whether the school will remain open in any form, such as for a final term, or outline the timeline and arrangements for current students in the supplied text.