Victorian idea of boys only schools meaningless today

A few weeks ago, a polite, older gentleman sat me down for coffee and asked this question with an earnestness in his voice: ‘Is there still a place for boys’ schools?’

He was the head of a boys’ schools association, and I did not want to deflate his obvious enthusiasm for the concept...

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