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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Direct-Grant School.
Direct-Grant School - as a noun
Formerly a school that charged tuition fees and also received government grants in return for admitting certain non-paying students who were nominated by the local authorities
Example Sentences
"My mother attended a direct-grant school when she was younger."
"The direct-grant school system provided opportunities for students from different backgrounds."
"Do you know if this is a direct-grant school or a private school?"
"The local direct-grant school has an excellent reputation for academic achievements."
"Many direct-grant schools were converted into comprehensive schools in the late 1960s."
