I wonder whether these private schools are a net benefit to the country. In recent generations, I have not really noticed that UK as a whole has been particula

I wonder whether these private schools are a net benefit to the country. In recent generations, I have not really noticed that UK as a whole has been particularly innovative relative to its European peers. It sometimes feel the whole fancy school system in Britain is just a way to maintain an immutable social hierarchy rather than actually making the country more competitive globally.