Research from the British Education Suppliers Association (BESA) found independent primaries, or preparatory schools, allocated on average £240 a year for each pupil, compared to just £135 at state primaries.
Independent secondary schools, or senior schools, also spent more on pupil resources, dedicating almost £280 to resources for each pupil annually, on average £100 more than state secondary schools.
Teachers at independent schools were also found to be happier with their teaching resources and equipment than their state school colleagues.
The survey found 32 per cent of teachers at preparatory schools and 49 per cent of teachers at senior schools strongly agreed that they had sufficient teaching resources.
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