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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Nicole Wootton-Cane

Two UK private schools close after takeover by Chinese owner

Two historic UK private schools bought by a Chinese company are set to close their doors months after its owners were accused of asset-stripping.

Durham High School in Durham and Ruthin School in Denbighshire, North Wales, will not reopen to pupils after the end of the academic term in July, both schools confirmed in statements this week.

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