A third of British parents are considering homeschooling their child, according to new survey
A new survey conducted by online homeschooling provider Wolsey Hall Oxford, and conducted by Perspectus Global in August 2025, has found that 32 percent of British parents are considering or would strongly consider homeschooling their child.
Wolsey Hall Oxford surveyed 2,000 British parents about their thoughts on homeschooling and found that bullying, mental health concerns and a lack of one-to-one attention were among the most common reasons for considering homeschooling.
Other common concerns were classroom disruption and large class sizes in the mainstream system.
More than half (55 percent) of parents with school-age children said today’s school environment is challenging for children and 53 percent said their child’s school does not cater to their child’s mental health needs.
The survey also found that 55 percent of parents believe current teaching methods are outdated and 75 percent say schools are failing to prepare children for real life, as 70 percent said education should prepare children for life with subjects such as money management and communication.
Gavin McLean, Principal at Wolsey Hall Oxford, says: “These findings reflect a clear shift in how the parents of today’s school children view the education system, with concerns over behaviour, class sizes, and inadequate provision for students with special educational needs failing to be addressed.
“We believe learning should be flexible, supportive, and should prepare children for life – not just for exams. As more parents recognise that remote and flexible working patterns make homeschooling a realistic and appealing alternative to the classroom, it’s clear that families are seeking learning that adapts to their lives – not the other way around.
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