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The Freedom Files Britain's lost schools

Britain's primary schools are being sold-off at a record rate, a Channel 4 News online investigation can exclusively reveal.

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The £230m primary schools sell-off  »

Almost 300 primary school sites have been sold off in the past decade as local councils seek to raise funds, a More4 News/Channel 4 News online survey reveals.


Top 10 primary school sell-offs  »

More4 News/Channel 4 News online lift the lid on the multi-million pound business of schools sales.

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