1. National Schools: These schools were established by the National Society for Promoting Religious Education and were funded through voluntary subscriptions and government grants. They provided basic education to children of the working class and emphasized religious instruction.
2. British Schools: These schools were established by the British and Foreign School Society and offered non-denominational religious instruction. They were also funded through voluntary contributions and government grants.
3. Ragged Schools: These schools were established to provide education to destitute and impoverished children who lived in the slums of Victorian cities. They offered basic literacy and numeracy skills, as well as moral and religious instruction.
4. Workhouse Schools: These schools were located within workhouses, where paupers and the poor were housed. They provided basic education to children living in workhouses, but conditions were often harsh and the education provided was limited.
5. Dame Schools: These were informal schools run by women in their homes. They provided basic education to young children, typically focusing on reading, writing, and arithmetic.
6. Public Schools: These schools were elite, fee-paying schools that catered to the upper classes and provided a classical education. They emphasized the study of classics, mathematics, and sports, and were known for their high academic standards.
7. Private Schools: Private schools were independent schools that charged tuition fees and were not subject to government regulations. They offered a range of educational programs and catered to different socio-economic groups.