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Edtech Companies in the UK: 300+ Active Firms (2026)
Edtech companies in the UK build learning platforms, assessment tools and school software for education providers, employers and learners.
Buying centres tend to sit with school senior leadership teams, university learning-technology departments, HR and learning functions, and public-sector procurement teams. The sell is usually not just software access: suppliers often need onboarding, content migration, integration with learner records, evidence around outcomes, and support for safeguarding and data-protection questions. Contracts range from departmental tools to institution-wide platforms, with lower-mid-market and growth-stage vendors more likely to handle formal tendering, multi-stakeholder evaluation and renewal cycles tied to academic budgets. Direct-to-learner models appear, but this cohort is mainly shaped by business-to-business and public-sector purchasing.
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At UK level, the active cohort contains 390 trading companies, a narrower software-led slice than wider descriptions of the edtech market. Reported employment totals 2,177 people, pointing to a supplier base with many small operators rather than a long tail of large employers. For researchers, the useful read is less a single national market size than a mixed procurement landscape: education buyers, employer learning teams and learner-facing channels each create different sales cycles.
UK edtech is not licensed as a single regulated industry. In practice, the compliance burden follows the use case: learner records, assessment outputs, classroom monitoring and direct-to-child services raise questions under ICO expectations, UK GDPR, e-privacy rules and the Children’s code. School-provided services can still fall within children’s privacy rules where the supplier helps decide why or how personal information is processed. Department for Education digital and technology standards also shape procurement, particularly around broadband, wireless networks, governance, filtering, monitoring and cyber security.
Procurement discipline appears to matter more than novelty. Many suppliers tend to sell into budget-constrained institutions with long approval paths, so integration, evidence of learner benefit and privacy assurance may carry more weight than new feature sets. Scale-up scarcity points to a market where acquisition by broader education, workforce-learning or administrative-software groups remains plausible. Direct-to-learner channels may keep producing new entrants, but school and college suppliers are likely to face tighter security, safeguarding and interoperability demands before they can become default systems.
390
Active firms
2026
34
£5M+ firms
turnover threshold
29
Since 2022
newer incorporations
Key facts
About 8% of the trading cohort reports turnover above £5M (34 of 390 firms) — the rest sits below that revenue band.
7% of the cohort was incorporated since 2022 (29 firms), so a sizeable share is in its first few filing cycles.
ICO guidance puts edtech products that process children’s personal information within Children’s code scope where children are likely users or the provider influences processing decisions.
Department for Education digital and technology standards require schools and colleges to work towards core standards by 2030, including broadband, wireless networks, governance, filtering and monitoring, and cyber security.
The UK attracts 41% of all European investment in educational technology.
Almost a quarter of Europe’s education technology companies are based in the UK.
Top UK edtech companies
BROMCOM COMPUTERS PLC
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDevelops cloud-based management information and finance software for education institutions. Provides systems for pupil data management, school administration, accounting, parent and student portals,…
Serves education-sector organisations, including primary and secondary schools, multi-academy trusts, SEND and all-through schools, maintained schools, local authorities and school finance or…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Profitable
Location
Operates an online platform for the education sector providing teaching job listings, a marketplace for classroom resources, education journalism, and software for schools including safeguarding,…
Serves schools, multi-school groups/trusts, education leaders, safeguarding leads and teachers, including international schools and UK/Australia audiences, plus educators seeking jobs, training,…
Location
Juniper Education
Provides education management software and support services for schools and academy trusts, including MIS systems, pupil progress tracking and analytics tools, HR, finance and payroll services,…
Serves education organisations, including primary and secondary schools, multi-academy trusts, academies and learning organisations, targeting school leaders, trust executives and administrative…
Location
Angel Solutions Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDevelops education technology software for schools, multi‑academy trusts, dioceses and local authorities. Provides tools for school improvement, data and assessment management, visit and meeting…
Serves UK education-sector organisations, including local authorities, multi-academy trusts, dioceses and schools, targeting leaders, school improvement teams, data teams, vulnerable children…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -1% CAGR over 4y
Location
Community Brands UK Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDevelops and provides software platforms for schools, multi‑academy trusts and education partners, including tools for school payments, parent communication, data integration, analytics dashboards,…
Serves UK education organisations including schools, multi-academy trusts, local authorities and EdTech partners, with parents and guardians as end users.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 79% CAGR over 2y
Location
Trajectory
2y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsDevelops software platforms and services for schools, including admissions management, learning management, curriculum planning, parent communication, and education analytics. Also operates online…
Serves K-12 schools, curriculum and admissions teams, educators, learners and families worldwide, including IB and Cambridge schools and homeschooling families.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 38% CAGR over 1y
Location
Tes
Provides online software and services for schools, including timetabling, behaviour management, safeguarding and SEND management systems. Operates a teaching resources marketplace, education job…
Serves the education sector worldwide, including schools, school leaders, teachers, educators and international school groups, alongside a large community of individual education professionals.
Location
COGNASSIST UK LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsDevelops an online learning support platform for further education providers and apprenticeship programmes. Provides digital cognitive assessments, personalised support plans, AI learning assistance,…
Targets further education colleges, apprenticeship training providers and employer learning teams, including tutors, inclusion leads and compliance managers responsible for learner support, Ofsted…
Financial Health
StableStable · -80% CAGR over 3y
Location
Kognity UK Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDevelops an online teaching and learning platform providing interactive digital curriculum, textbooks, assessments, and analytics for schools. Content supports programmes such as IB Diploma…
Serves secondary schools, international schools and school districts offering IB Diploma, Cambridge IGCSE or NGSS-aligned high school science, targeting teachers, curriculum leaders, IB coordinators…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 9% CAGR over 4y
Location
Faria Education Group
Develops education technology platforms for schools, including systems for admissions management, learning and assessment, curriculum planning, parent communication, and analytics. Also operates…
Serves K-12 schools, international/IB and Cambridge programmes, curriculum and admissions teams, educators, parents and learners worldwide, with a mix of B2B school customers and B2C families seeking…
Location
Smartgrade Ltd
Trajectory
4y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides an online assessment platform for schools and multi‑academy trusts. Offers standardised primary and secondary tests, AI‑assisted automarking, data analysis tools, and benchmarking to track…
Serves primary and secondary schools, multi-academy trusts and MAT central teams, particularly educators and assessment leads managing pupil assessment across core curriculum subjects.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 71% CAGR over 3y
Location
Juniper Education
Provides software and support services for schools and multi‑academy trusts, including management information systems, pupil progress tracking and analytics tools, HR, finance and payroll services,…
Serves primary and secondary schools, multi-academy trusts and other learning organisations, targeting school leaders and operational teams responsible for finance, HR, payroll, governance, websites,…
Location
INSPERA UK LTD
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsDevelops online assessment software used by educational institutions and awarding bodies to create, deliver and grade digital exams. Provides secure exam browsers, remote proctoring, and originality…
Serves educational institutions and assessment bodies, including universities, higher education providers, K-12 schools and awarding organisations, with buyers such as assessment, exams and academic…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Profitable · 8% CAGR over 1y
Location
Enroly Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDevelops software for universities to manage international student enrolment, automating CAS issuance, visa compliance checks, document collection, and pre‑arrival onboarding. Also provides services…
Sells to UK higher education institutions, especially university admissions, compliance and international enrolment teams managing CAS, visa and arrival processes for international students and…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 46% CAGR over 4y
Location
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides an online education and alternative provision platform for schools, multi‑academy trusts and local authorities. Delivers remote teaching, curriculum resources and behaviour support for…
Sells to schools, multi-academy trusts and local authorities seeking online alternative provision, behaviour support and intervention for pupils, including those needing safeguarding, SEND,…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -38% CAGR over 2y
Location
VLE SUPPORT LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDevelops web-based software for further and higher education providers, including systems for learner journey tracking, apprenticeship enrolment, support needs management, attendance notifications,…
Serves further education colleges, higher education institutions and training providers, including organisations managing apprenticeships, learner support, attendance and timetabling across…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -63% CAGR over 4y
Location
B Squared Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDevelops assessment and pupil‑tracking software for schools, particularly for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Products include progress tracking and reporting tools,…
Serves schools, special education settings, multi-academy trusts and local authorities supporting pupils with SEND, targeting teachers, SENCOs and senior leaders in early years, primary and…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
SCHOOLVUE UK LTD
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsDevelops and provides online data analytics software for schools and multi‑academy trusts, including tools for tracking academic performance, attendance, behaviour and SEND provision, alongside…
Sells to schools and multi-academy trusts, targeting headteachers, trust leaders, data managers and SEND teams that need education data, compliance and support services.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 39% CAGR over 3y
Location
LEARNING BY QUESTIONS LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDevelops and operates an educational software platform used in schools that delivers question‑based learning activities for maths and science, providing real‑time feedback and assessment tools that…
Serves primary schools, classroom teachers and school leaders in the education sector, especially those responsible for maths and science teaching and managing teacher workload.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 12% CAGR over 2y
Location
EDUCAKE LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides an online assessment platform for schools featuring subject‑specific quizzes and question banks. Software automatically marks student responses, tracks performance by topic and class, and…
Sells to primary and secondary schools, particularly teachers and subject leaders across core and specialist subjects. Also serves students through school accounts and some at-home learners.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 21% CAGR over 4y
Location
Assessment360 Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDevelops online assessment and curriculum planning software for schools. Tools enable teachers to plan lessons, track pupil progress across the curriculum, analyse learning data, and produce reports.…
Serves UK schools, teachers and education leaders, plus local authorities, government agencies and multi-academy trusts supporting curriculum assessment for pupils aged 3-16, particularly in Wales…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
NetSupport Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDevelops IT management and monitoring software for education and corporate organisations, including remote desktop access, classroom management, device monitoring, safeguarding, and alerting tools…
Serves education institutions and corporate organisations worldwide, targeting educators, safeguarding leads and IT teams responsible for managing user devices, classroom technology and staff/student…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 12% CAGR over 4y
Location
Complete Tuition Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDevelops and operates online education platforms providing software, courses and learning resources for maths and English qualifications, including GCSE and Functional Skills. Offers diagnostic…
Serves learners, teachers, FE colleges, apprenticeship and training providers, alternative provision settings, tuition agencies and home-schooling families seeking maths and English GCSE or…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 42% CAGR over 4y
Location
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDevelops and provides digital educational software and online platforms for schools, including tools for coding, curriculum content, assessment, wellbeing, and classroom activities used by early…
Serves nursery, primary and secondary schools, MATs and federations, plus tutors, parents, carers and home educators in the UK and international school markets.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -64% CAGR over 4y
Location
Axia Digital Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDevelops web-based e‑assessment and e‑portfolio platforms for professional and vocational learning. Provides systems such as CPD tracking tools, digital logbooks and online skills passports that…
Serves B2B and public-sector customers including universities, NHS bodies, professional institutions, trade bodies, learning providers and employers in regulated sectors such as healthcare,…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDevelops and provides digital learning platforms and curriculum resources for nursery, primary and secondary schools, including tools for coding education, PSHE, PE and wellbeing, pupil assessment,…
Serves nursery, primary and secondary schools, early years settings, multi-academy trusts, federations, tutors, international schools, and parents or home educators.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -16% CAGR over 4y
Location
SECURUS SOFTWARE LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDevelops digital monitoring and safeguarding software for schools and education providers. The platform monitors pupil activity on school devices and networks, captures incidents such as bullying or…
Serves schools, colleges, multi-academy trusts and other education or child protection settings, selling to safeguarding leads, DSLs, IT teams, headteachers and governors responsible for pupils.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 7% CAGR over 4y
Location
ZZISH LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDevelops educational technology platforms for K‑12 schools, including quiz‑based classroom assessment tools, browser‑based 3D learning games, AI language tutoring, and leadership dashboards. Also…
Targets K-12 teachers, school leaders and school networks worldwide, plus B2B edtech and assessment partners serving schools, with noted traction in the US, Asia and the Middle East.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -7% CAGR over 4y
Location
GROFAR LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDevelops software for schools, colleges and training providers to manage careers guidance, work experience and industry placements. Products include student career‑tracking tools, employer engagement…
Sells to schools, colleges, training providers and other education providers, particularly careers, work placement and employer engagement teams managing student careers education, industry…
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 15% CAGR over 4y
Location
Earwig Academic Reporting Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDevelops and provides software for special schools and SEN coordinators to record teaching evidence, assess pupils, track progress, generate reports and analytics, and share updates with parents…
Serves UK special schools, SENCOs, SEND units in mainstream schools, referral units, multi-academy trusts, therapists and specialist support professionals working with pupils with special educational…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 57% CAGR over 4y
Location
JUST2EASY LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsDevelops and provides an online educational platform for primary schools featuring digital creation tools, coding and data activities, games for spelling and maths practice, and classroom management…
Serves primary schools and early years settings, targeting teachers, pupils and school leaders across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with parent engagement as part of the school…
Financial Health
StableStable · -5% CAGR over 3y
Location
SYMPLICITY UK LTD
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides software platforms for universities that support student engagement, careers services, employability programmes, disability and wellbeing case management. Offers tools for job postings,…
Sells to higher education institutions, primarily universities in the UK, Europe and worldwide, targeting careers, employability, student services, disability, wellbeing and conduct teams that…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
Unifrog Education Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2019–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides an online platform used by schools and colleges to help students explore university courses, apprenticeships and further education options, track activities and prepare applications, while…
Serves UK and international schools and colleges, plus universities and employers seeking to engage or recruit students. Users include teachers, counsellors, careers advisors, students and parents.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 18% CAGR over 2y
Location
THETEACHERCLOUD LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2019–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDevelops an online platform for schools and colleges to record and evidence learning and progress of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Also organises professional…
Serves schools and colleges supporting learners with SEND, targeting teachers, SENCOs, SEND leaders, senior school staff and wider teams involved in EHCPs, IEPs and learner progress.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 12% CAGR over 5y
Location
Trajectory
2y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides an online learning platform offering lecture videos, digital activities and automated assessments with detailed feedback for GCSE and A‑level subjects including maths, science, economics and…
Serves secondary schools, teachers and subject departments delivering GCSE Maths and Science and A level Business Studies and Economics, plus independent students and parents.
Financial Health
WeakWeak
Location
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsDevelops an adaptive online learning platform used by schools to practise mathematics and spelling. Provides game-based exercises, diagnostic assessment, and progress reporting tools that personalise…
Serves UK primary schools, multi-academy trusts and local authorities, with teachers and school leaders buying for mixed-ability classrooms, including SEN and lower-attaining pupils; also offers…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -17% CAGR over 1y
Location
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDevelops and provides online management systems for schools and colleges to plan educational visits, organise extra‑curricular clubs and sports fixtures, process parent payments, and record…
Serves schools, colleges and education trusts, including staff responsible for trips, extracurricular clubs, sports fixtures, parent payments, health and safety, incidents and care plans.
Financial Health
StableStable · -63% CAGR over 4y
Location
Studybugs Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides a digital platform used by schools, local authorities and public services to manage school attendance, safeguarding and child welfare. Enables parents to report pupil absences and allows…
Serves a mix of B2B, public sector and B2C customers: schools, academy trusts, local authority children’s services, NHS, police and other public services, plus parents communicating with schools…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 33% CAGR over 4y
Location
Dimensions Curriculum Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDevelops and sells an online primary school curriculum platform providing themed units, lesson plans, teaching resources and assessments aligned with the National Curriculum for use by teachers and…
Serves primary schools and multi-academy trusts across the UK, targeting school leaders and teachers responsible for curriculum planning, delivery, consistency and Ofsted readiness.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
3P LEARNING UK LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsDevelops and sells online educational software for schools and home use, including mathematics, reading and writing programs. Provides digital learning platforms, assessment tools and teaching…
Serves education buyers including school districts, school groups, schools and teachers, plus parents and home users seeking maths and literacy learning for early-years to secondary students.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -79% CAGR over 3y
Location
Steer Education Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDevelops digital assessment and analytics tools for schools to monitor student wellbeing, mental health risks, attendance and safeguarding indicators. The platform collects survey data, analyses…
Sells to schools, including primary and secondary settings, targeting headteachers, DSLs, pastoral leaders and safeguarding teams responsible for student wellbeing, mental health, attendance and SEND…
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 5% CAGR over 4y
Location
Trajectory
2y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsDevelops and provides Brightspace, a cloud-based learning management system used by schools, universities, businesses and organisations to create, deliver and manage online courses, training…
Serves K-12 schools, higher education institutions, associations, training providers, businesses, nonprofits and government organisations that support learning for students, members or employees.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 30% CAGR over 1y
Location
ELASTIK LEARNING LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDevelops education technology software for schools that analyses curriculum‑linked assessment data to identify learning gaps. Provides visual analytics, automated marking, bespoke assessments, and…
Serves primary and secondary schools, targeting teachers, senior leaders and school administrators responsible for assessment, curriculum data and student progress in Maths, English and Science.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 91% CAGR over 2y
Location
MATHS CIRCLE LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDevelops and operates educational mathematics programmes and digital learning platforms for children and schools, including times tables practice, numeracy assessment tools, and mental arithmetic…
Serves schools, teachers, pupils and parents seeking maths and numeracy learning resources, including classroom buyers purchasing by invoice across the UK, Australia, New Zealand and other markets.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 13% CAGR over 2y
Location
NEW MEDIA LEARNING LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDevelops information technology systems for the education sector, focusing on performance data analysis. Produces software including the 4Matrix Cloud platform and 4Matrix Fusion dashboards that…
Sells to secondary schools and multi-academy trusts in England, Wales and international markets, particularly education leaders needing performance data tools across schools or trust networks.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 6% CAGR over 4y
Location
ANGEL IT SOLUTIONS LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDevelops education technology software for schools, multi‑academy trusts, dioceses and local authorities. Provides tools for school improvement planning, data analysis, visit and meeting management,…
Serves education-sector organisations, including local authorities, multi-academy trusts, dioceses and schools, targeting data, school improvement, vulnerable children, leadership, finance, SENCO and…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Simitive Limited
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsDevelops software platforms for educational institutions to manage teaching allocation, staff workload, activity‑based costing, and student engagement, and to support institutional review and…
Serves educational institutions and related stakeholders, including universities, college and school leaders, staff and students, plus organisations in the healthcare sector. Targets institutional…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing · 4% CAGR over 1y
Location
Daisy Education Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides adaptive online reading and mathematics learning programmes for primary and secondary schools, including DreamBox Maths and Reading Plus. Supplies digital learning tools, progress data,…
Serves primary and secondary schools, including headteachers, senior leaders, English and maths leads, and teachers responsible for KS1–KS4 pupil progress and intervention support.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
Cubedigico UK Ltd
Trajectory
4y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsDevelops and provides digital STEM learning software featuring interactive games, 3D videos, simulations and quizzes covering subjects such as mathematics, science and technology. Platform includes…
Sells to schools, teachers and students, serving both education institutions and individual learners. Targets classroom, home-based, flipped and blended learning users needing STEM learning resources…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 103% CAGR over 3y
Location
Realsmart Learning Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDevelops and supplies software for schools, including custom school websites, management information system to Google Workspace synchronisation tools, user account management, curriculum mapping…
Sells to primary and secondary schools, multi-academy trusts and education-sector administrators, including school leaders, IT teams, staff, students and governors.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 4% CAGR over 4y
Location
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How UK edtech companies work and how to sell to them
What they do
Revenue usually comes from subscription licences for learning platforms, assessment software, classroom tools and learner-support services, with professional services layered around implementation, training and content migration. Pricing tends to follow seats, learners, modules, campuses or institution-wide access, sometimes with usage-based assessment or content fees. Engagements are often annual because education budgets and academic calendars make mid-year switching awkward; multi-year renewals appear where the tool becomes part of teaching, assessment or admin workflows. Services-led firms may charge setup fees and day rates, while direct-to-learner products more often use monthly subscriptions or course fees.
Who they sell to
Most selling is to institutions rather than individual teachers, although classroom champions can shape evaluation. In schools and colleges, headteachers, finance directors, trust operations teams, IT managers, safeguarding leads and curriculum heads tend to share approval. In universities, learning-technology, library, registry, procurement and faculty teams often sit around the same decision. Employer-learning products usually face HR, learning-and-development, compliance and finance buyers. Contract values range from low-cost departmental pilots to campus-wide or trust-wide agreements, with sales cycles often running from a term-length trial into the next budget cycle. Routes to market include direct sales, public frameworks, reseller channels and formal tendering.
What they buy
Most edtech firms tend to spend on the plumbing needed to make education buyers trust and adopt a product: cloud hosting, identity management, learner-record integrations, data warehousing, backup, security monitoring and accessibility testing. Commercial teams buy CRM, marketing automation, tender tracking, proposal support, customer success tooling and subscription billing; product teams buy analytics, observability, user research and test environments. Services budgets often go to education-sector legal advice, UK GDPR work, safeguarding reviews, curriculum or assessment specialists, implementation contractors and support recruitment. Firms selling into employers may also buy channel partnerships and sales enablement aimed at HR and learning buyers.
Why and how to sell to them
Edtech suppliers tend to revisit vendor stacks when a pilot turns into a wider roll-out, a new sales or customer-success leader arrives, a funding round requires cleaner reporting, or a school-security review exposes gaps. Other triggers include hiring implementation staff, moving from direct-to-learner sales into institutional sales, preparing for tender work, or responding to UK GDPR, safeguarding and cyber-security questions. Outreach works better when it maps to adoption and renewal risk: shorter onboarding, clearer evidence packs for buyers, fewer integration failures, cleaner support workflows or audit trails for children’s information. Generic productivity claims usually land less well than procurement-specific proof.
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
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