State boarding schools see increased demand for places

30 September 2011 Last updated at 08:32 ET Help

There are 38 state boarding schools across the UK which are attended by more than 5,000 children.

Ashby School's boarding facility, School House, in Ashby-de-la-Zouch in Leicestershire, has opened a new wing to double the number of pupils it can take.

Radio 5 live Breakfast spoke to Hilary Moriarty, the National Director of the State Boarding Schools Association.

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