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K-12 Education Companies in Bristol: 100+ Active Firms (2026)
K-12 education companies in Bristol run school groups, academy trust services and pupil support operations across the city-region.
Buying centres tend to sit in school leadership, trust operations and local-authority commissioning, rather than a single software or procurement function. Typical customers are primary and secondary schools, academies, local authorities, parents and education partners, with buying decisions tied to term cycles and statutory duties. Engagements are usually operational in scale: curriculum support, safeguarding processes, estates planning, finance administration or pupil services, delivered by organisations with a local footprint and small to mid-sized staffing base. The relevant supplier profiles have measurable UK turnover and repeatable delivery across nearby schools, not ad hoc project work.
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Bristol has 139 actively trading school-age education firms in this list, making it a compact local cohort rather than a broad national supplier base. Reported employment totals 507 people, which points to a market made up largely of small operators, trust-service teams and specialist pupil-support providers rather than many high-turnover groups. The city-region footprint matters: buyers are usually schools, academies, local authorities or parents that need services to fit term calendars, governance requirements and day-to-day staffing constraints. For researchers, the useful comparison is less with generic education technology and more with regulated school operations.
School-age provision in Bristol is shaped less by discretionary buying than by governance, safeguarding and term-time delivery obligations. Academy trusts and school-support providers sell into budget cycles set by academies, local authorities and parent-facing services, so procurement tends to reward continuity, audit trails and compliance evidence over experimental delivery. Curriculum, estates, finance and pupil-service suppliers also work around staff capacity in schools: changes are easier to adopt when they reduce administrative load or help meet safeguarding duties. That gives incumbent providers some protection, but it can also slow new supplier entry where schools have limited procurement bandwidth.
Future change appears more likely to come from service bundling and governance pressure than from a sudden wave of new school operators. Smaller organisations tend to stay close to Bristol and the surrounding metropolitan area, where relationships with headteachers, trust leaders and local authorities matter. Providers with finance, safeguarding, estates or pupil-service capability may find room to expand across adjacent schools, while curriculum-only and parent-paid models look more exposed to budget restraint. Consolidation appears plausible where back-office work can be shared, but the cohort still looks anchored in local delivery rather than national roll-out.
139
Active firms
2026
2
£5M+ firms
Reported revenue above £5M
25
Newer incorporations
Incorporated since 2022
Key facts
About 1% of the trading cohort reports turnover above £5M (2 of 139 firms) — the rest sits below that revenue band.
17% of the cohort was incorporated since 2022 (25 firms), so a sizeable share is in its first few filing cycles.
Bristol’s K-12 education segment spans school-age provision, multi-academy trust activity, academy-trust services and pupil support operations.
The market sits between education delivery and service organisations that administer, support or supplement schools.
Pupil-support operators sit alongside school groups, so market mapping tends to mix frontline provision with administrative and trust-related activity.
Top Bristol K-12 education companies
Education Welfare Services (South West) Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides education welfare officer services to primary and secondary schools, supporting pupil attendance and engagement. Works with schools and parents to monitor attendance, manage referrals, and…
Serves primary and secondary schools in Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol and Somerset, targeting school leaders needing external education welfare and attendance support.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 12% CAGR over 4y
Location
URBAN PURSUIT C.I.C.
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides alternative education programmes for young people disengaged from school, using outdoor adventure activities, mentoring, and practical projects such as bike repair to support personal…
Serves Bristol schools, wellbeing and pastoral teams, parents and young people referred for alternative provision, particularly students with low school engagement, behavioural difficulties or risk…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
Cotham School
Provides secondary and sixth‑form education, delivering Key Stage 3–5 curriculum including GCSE and A‑level courses. Offers classroom teaching, assessment, pastoral support, careers guidance, and…
Serves secondary and post-16 students, plus their parents and carers, seeking state school education, pastoral support and sixth-form study in Bristol.
Location
URBAN PURSUIT EDUCATION LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides alternative education programmes for young people disengaged from mainstream schooling. Delivers mentoring, personal development and outdoor adventure activities, including trips and…
Serves schools, wellbeing teams, local education stakeholders and families in Bristol seeking support for young people disengaged from education or at risk of exclusion.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
Discovery Education Centre Ltd
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides alternative education programmes for children and young people, including personalised learning provision and post‑16 training. Delivers courses such as Pearson BTEC qualifications and works…
Serves schools, SENDCOs, local authorities and families seeking alternative education placements for children and young people from Year 1 to post-16, including learners with diverse educational…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 183% CAGR over 1y
Location
Code Pi Limited
Trajectory
1y · 2025–NowFinancial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
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Kenton School
Operates an academy school providing secondary and sixth‑form education. Delivers curriculum subjects, A‑level and post‑16 courses, student support, admissions and enrolment, extracurricular…
Serves secondary school pupils, sixth form students, prospective applicants, and their parents or carers, with information for admissions, curriculum, safeguarding, term dates and post-16 options.
Location
Education People Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides recruitment services for schools and education settings, placing teachers, teaching assistants, SEN staff and administrative personnel in day‑to‑day supply, long‑term and permanent roles,…
Serves schools and other education settings, plus teachers, teaching assistants, SEN TAs, nursery assistants and school administrators seeking roles across the South West and beyond.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · Hiring · 4% CAGR over 4y
Location
TUITIONNCL LTD
Trajectory
1y · 2025–NowFinancial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
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SOUTHMEADSOMALIASSOCIATION
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
FORTIUS PE LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides physical education support services to schools, including team teaching, PE curriculum planning, staff training and CPD events. Organises school sports competitions and programmes aimed at…
Serves schools and teaching staff seeking support with PE curriculum delivery, school sport programmes, CPD, team teaching, competitions and physical development opportunities for pupils.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 16% CAGR over 3y
Location
2 COTHAM LAWN ROAD MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsServes school-aged students and their parents or carers, including prospective applicants and current families, with separate provision for post-16 learners. Also engages staff, visitors and…
Financial Health
StrongStrong
Location
The Pe Cupboard Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Bristol School Of Shiatsu Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
Engagingpotential Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides alternative education programmes for disengaged young people, delivering individual learning plans, mentoring and personal development support, and preparing students for qualifications such…
Serves disengaged young people needing alternative education, including pupils with EHCPs or in care, and works with their parents/carers, schools and referring education or local authority…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing · 2% CAGR over 4y
Location
IFORM EDUCATION LTD.
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5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
SAVEOOM LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
ALISTAIR ROWETH LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
Edvise Ltd
Financial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
SONGTREATS LTD
Trajectory
1y · 2025–NowFinancial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR SOLUTIONS LTD.
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides behaviour management consultancy and training, specialising in positive behaviour support. Works with schools, residential care settings, local authorities and organisations to develop…
Serves local authorities, schools, residential care providers, trusts, businesses and third-sector organisations supporting children or adults in education and care settings.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 38% CAGR over 4y
Location
Sporting Chance Pe And Sports Provision Ltd
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides sports coaching and physical education services for pre-schools and primary schools, including PPA PE cover, after‑school clubs, lunchtime activities and sports days. Also operates holiday…
Serves parents seeking Ofsted-registered childcare and children’s activity camps, plus primary schools, nurseries and pre-schools needing PE, sports clubs, mentoring and early-years provision.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 133% CAGR over 1y
Location
Futuresmart Careers Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides careers guidance services for schools and students, including one‑to‑one advisory sessions, psychometric assessments, workshops, talks and online resources. Supports young people in…
Serves UK schools and colleges, especially independent schools, plus secondary students, parents and SEND learners seeking careers support for future study and work choices.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 20% CAGR over 4y
Location
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsDevelops and provides online educational programs and learning resources focused on dyslexia support, phonics-based reading instruction, spelling, writing, and maths. Offers structured literacy…
Sells to schools, teachers, parents and home educators seeking literacy, phonics, spelling and maths support for children, particularly those with dyslexia or other neurodiverse learning needs.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 9% CAGR over 3y
Location
LITTLE ACORNS DAY NURSERY BRISTOL LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 5% CAGR over 4y
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CENTRE FOR CAPACITY BUILDING AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT C.I.C.
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
POWER EDUCATION LTD
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
Linknowledge Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 6% CAGR over 4y
Location
CREATIVE SEWING WITH JOJO CIC
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
SPORTS HEROES LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 21% CAGR over 4y
Location
Working Knowledge Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable
Location
CPHT (South West) Limited
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · -9% CAGR over 3y
Location
Appleby Mann Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 8% CAGR over 4y
Location
Lighthouse Schools
Operates a multi‑academy school trust providing nursery, primary, secondary and sixth‑form education. Oversees and supports member schools, delivering governance, central services, staff development,…
Serves pupils from nursery to sixth form, their parents and carers, and local communities through a network of primary, secondary and sixth-form schools, including Church of England schools.
Location
ALP England Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides teacher-led alternative education programmes for primary and secondary students who struggle in mainstream schooling. Delivers personalised learning, practical workshops and project-based…
Serves primary and secondary-aged students who struggle to access mainstream education, including those with unmet learning needs or challenging behaviour, across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Bath…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 491% CAGR over 2y
Location
Edu-Action Bristol Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides alternative education and mentoring programmes for students aged 7–25 with additional needs. Delivers project-based learning covering literacy, numeracy and personal skills, plus enrichment…
Serves Bristol schools, local authority commissioners and families seeking alternative education and mentoring for students aged 7–25, including learners with additional needs or those outside…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 24% CAGR over 2y
Location
Swift Sports Coaching Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides sports coaching and physical education services for schools and children, including curriculum PE delivery, after-school and lunchtime clubs, holiday sports camps, enrichment activities, and…
Serves primary schools, local authorities, parish/community groups and parents of children in Bristol and South Gloucestershire seeking PE, extracurricular and holiday sports provision.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 41% CAGR over 2y
Location
BOOST ACADEMY LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides alternative education placements for children and young people unable to attend mainstream or special schools, delivering primary, secondary and post‑16 programmes including core subjects,…
Serves schools, local authorities and private families seeking educational placements for children and young people from Reception to post-16 who cannot be accommodated in mainstream or special…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 49% CAGR over 2y
Location
IMMANUEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates an independent Christian school providing primary and secondary education for children aged 4–16. Offers classroom teaching, extracurricular activities, and preparation for GCSE…
Serves families in South Gloucestershire and near Bristol seeking independent Christian education for children aged 4–16, from Reception to GCSE level.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 11% CAGR over 4y
Location
DELEGATED SERVICES C.I.C.
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides support and compliance services to education and community organisations, including health and safety advice, safeguarding, risk and emergency management, leadership and wellbeing support,…
Serves educational establishments and community-sector organisations across the UK, including school leaders, safeguarding and compliance leads, estates teams, and staff responsible for health,…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Profitable, Growing, Hiring · 12% CAGR over 4y
Location
AGAINST THE GRAIN AP LTD
Trajectory
1y · 2025–NowProvides alternative education provision for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), delivering tailored learning sessions focused on communication,…
Serves families, schools and local authorities seeking SEND alternative provision for young people with EHCPs and complex communication, sensory and learning needs around Bath.
Financial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
Pro-Coaching SW Limited
Trajectory
1y · 2025–NowProvides sports coaching and physical education services for schools and children, including PPA cover, after‑school clubs, and holiday sports courses. Delivers multi‑sport and sport‑specific…
Serves parents and carers of school-age children aged 4-13, plus primary schools needing sports and PE support, across South West England including Somerset, Devon, Bristol, Dorset, Bath and North…
Financial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
BATTERSEA HOUSE LTD
Trajectory
2y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
Keyhole International Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
DOCTRINA LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak
Location
Lexia Education Services Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides alternative education provision for young people, including one‑to‑one mentoring, tutoring and behaviour support. Works with schools, local authorities and families to support pupils at risk…
Serves schools, local authorities, and parents/carers in South West England, particularly those responsible for at-risk young people needing alternative education support.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 73% CAGR over 2y
Location
Bath Rugby Foundation
Delivers charitable programmes for children and young people, including alternative education provision, school partnerships, mixed‑ability rugby, SEND activities, mentoring, work experience and…
Serves vulnerable children and young people in Bath and surrounding areas, including pupils struggling with mainstream education, SEND participants, and those at risk of exclusion, alongside schools…
Location
ELEMENTA SUPPORT SERVICES LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides recruitment, training and support services to schools and other learning providers. Sources and places education staff, delivers CPD and specialist training such as Team Teach and Makaton,…
Serves UK learning provisions, schools and education bodies, alongside education professionals seeking roles and families or young people needing support.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 5y
Location
Compass Alternative Provision Limited
Trajectory
1y · 2024–NowProvides alternative education and mentoring programmes for young people, offering AQA unit awards in subjects including maths, English, horticulture, animal care and outdoor activities. Also…
Serves schools, local authority commissioners and families seeking alternative education routes for children and post-16 young people needing mentoring, life skills and transition support.
Financial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
Sports Masters Coaching Limited
Trajectory
2y · 2025–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides sports coaching and physical activity programmes for schools and children, including PE lesson delivery, PPA cover, after‑school and lunchtime clubs, holiday camps, youth clubs, forest…
Serves primary and middle schools, academy partners, community groups and parents across Somerset and North Somerset, targeting children needing school-day, after-school, holiday and party activity…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 30% CAGR over 1y
Location
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How Bristol K-12 education companies work and how to sell to them
What they do
Most Bristol K-12 education organisations earn revenue through recurring service contracts, termly retainers and school-level subscriptions, with some parent-paid fees where the service touches tutoring, enrichment or pupil support. Delivery is usually a mix of people-led provision and workflow software: curriculum materials, safeguarding administration, estates support, finance processing, attendance or pupil services. Pricing tends to be per school, per pupil, per setting or by agreed service days, so annual value is often tied to the number of sites covered and the amount of operational responsibility transferred from school staff.
Who they sell to
Buyers are usually headteachers, school business managers, trust operations directors, finance leads, safeguarding leads and local-authority commissioners. Smaller providers may win through existing relationships, referrals and short evaluations, while trust-wide or authority-funded work tends to involve formal tendering, framework buying or a documented procurement review. Sales cycles often follow budget-setting and term planning: services needed for September adoption may be evaluated in the preceding spring or early summer. Contract sizes are typically school-operational rather than enterprise-software scale, although multi-site trust coverage can lift annual value and raise the bar for reporting, insurance and governance evidence.
What they buy
Most K-12 education firms tend to spend on systems that reduce administrative load and evidence delivery quality: finance and accounting software, HR and payroll tools, safeguarding case management, CRM for school relationships, scheduling, document management and analytics for service uptake. Providers with software components also need hosting, security monitoring, identity controls, backups and support desks. People-led organisations buy recruitment, training, legal, insurance, marketing and outsourced finance services, especially when expanding from one school relationship into a trust or local-authority contract. Facilities, transport and equipment purchases depend on whether the service is delivered on school sites.
Why and how to sell to them
Buying intent usually appears when a provider adds schools, takes on trust-level responsibility, changes leadership or has to evidence safeguarding, service quality or financial control more clearly. Budget pressure is a useful angle for outbound, but the pitch needs to connect to workload, audit trails and continuity rather than generic savings. Bristol K-12 buyers tend to be pragmatic: they ask whether a vendor can fit term calendars, reduce risk during live school operations and avoid extra work for office staff. Short pilots, clear onboarding plans and references from comparable school settings usually matter more than broad sector claims.
How this list is built
Data sources
This list is built from UK Companies House filings, XBRL accounts data, and semantic analysis of each company's public website. Revenue and headcount figures come from the most recent filed accounts; where the company has not filed, values are estimated using a model trained on filed history and peer benchmarks and are labelled as estimates.
Classification
Rather than relying solely on SIC codes, Firmbase classifies each company semantically: the company's website is crawled, an AI model reads what the company actually sells, and the company is placed into the relevant industry and subsectors. SIC codes are used as one signal but not the only one. This means a company that registered under a generic SIC code but pivoted into (for example) fintech is correctly identified as fintech, not as its original SIC category.
Freshness
The underlying company data is refreshed from Companies House continuously; filings appear in the list within days of submission. The curated list ordering is regenerated when the underlying data moves meaningfully (company count changes by more than 5%, a new company enters the top-ranked segment, or the filed-revenue numbers for the top firms change). You can see the last-updated timestamp near the top of the page.
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