The head teacher at the closing school says he is "absolutely heartbroken" over the outcome.
Vice-chancellors say they are at "a fork in the road" and will "slide into decline" without action.
Paul Givan is expected to issue new guidance to schools to crack down on mobile phone use by pupils.
St Joseph's Preparatory School in Stoke-on-Trent blames factors including
funding changes.
The system is changing after the death of head Ruth Perry highlighted the pressure of inspections.
One of many criticisms is that the regulator did not tell all its staff what had happened to Ruth Perry.
Finn was due to start back on Monday, but a bus organised by the Education Authority did not arrive.
The immediate changes mean schools in England will no longer be rated "Outstanding" or "Inadequate", following the death of Ruth Perry.
A BBC investigation finds one man charged £1.2m for visa documents that were largely worthless.
Parents in England can now access 15 hours of free weekly childcare for children from nine months.
Aqil and his twin were eight weeks old when lockdown hit - both are starting school with speech and language needs.
A head teachers' union is warning that schools with Raac will feel the financial impact for years.
A head teachers' union is warning that schools with Raac will feel the financial impact for years.
A pupil who says she was repeatedly restrained took her independent special school to court.
Colleges want a review of GCSE English resit grades, but Pearson says it is confident in the marks.
The Droitwich duo are hilarious outside of the pool, and fearsome competitors inside.
More than 800 students face missing out as their accommodation will not be ready in time.
Schools and colleges in England say a lack of clarity on the future of vocational courses is a "minefield".
The number of pupils being educated outside school has risen to record levels in Wales.
Cambridge University analysis of 900 pupils finds behaviour can improve within a few weeks.
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