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UNITED KINGDOM

State schools are so called in contrast to Independent Schools , which are called "public schools" in England despite being private institutions. In Scotland ''public school'' is still used by many to refer to state schools.

Throughout Education In The United Kingdom , state schools are under the control of local councils ( Local Education Authorities in England And Wales ), save for cases where independent schools are funded directly as in City Academies .

The oldest state school in England is Beverley Grammar School , which was founded in 700 CE .


AUSTRALIA

In Australia state schools are the responsibility of the state governments. States Schools grew out of the system of National Schools in the mid-19th century.



UNITED STATES

In the United States , state school is a colloquial term for State University , a college or university in a state university system. Public School refers to primary and secondary schools which are funded and/or run by a governmental entity.