What Outcomes First Group Ltd. does

Outcomes First Group Ltd. (legal entity Oasis Topco 1 Limited, registered in England and Wales) is the largest provider of specialist SEND education in England, operating 100+ schools and services that support 11,500+ students with 5,000+ colleagues. The Group is organised into four divisions — Specialist Schools (Acorn Education and Options Autism for trauma-informed and autism-focused provision), Blenheim Schools (non-selective independent and international schools), Digital Education (Tute online learning across Key Stages 1–5) and Momenta Connect (mainstream-school support for attendance, safeguarding and therapeutic intervention). Underlying technology includes a purpose-built online education platform (Tute), QTrobot assistive robotics for autistic pupils and immersive 3D classroom environments, all delivered alongside research-informed clinical frameworks (Trauma-Informed Practice and Ask, Accept, Develop) led by a Chief Clinical Officer and heads of trauma, psychology, occupational therapy and speech and language practice.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams. Specialist SEND places are commissioned by UK local authorities — typically annual per-place contracts — while parents can also self-fund admissions through a website enquiry channel. Blenheim Schools generates fee income from independent and international school families, and Tute supplies online education services to schools and non-mainstream settings on a subscription basis. International operations have been added through acquisitions of Beech Hall School Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Colegio Areteia (Spain) and a GCC regional headquarters in Dubai serving government and regulator partnerships.

Growth has been executed through an aggressive M&A programme spanning the 2016 merger with Options Group and subsequent acquisitions of Bryn Melyn Care (2020), WPA and Care First Group (2021), School for Inspiring Talents (2024), five Chatsworth Schools (2025), Tute Education and Oxford Montessori Schools (2025), 12 former Cognita schools plus Colegio Areteia (2026), and Love To Communicate (2025). The business is privately held, debt/operationally financed, with no disclosed venture capital rounds, and reports strong quality KPIs: 98% of schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted/ESTYN, 97% of leavers progressing to education/employment/training and a 6-year consecutive Great Place to Work certification.

Name

Outcomes First Group Ltd.

Legal name

Oasis Topco 1 Limited

Website

https://outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Outcomes First Group Ltd. is the largest specialist SEND education provider in England, operating 100+ schools and online learning services that support 11,500+ neurodivergent and mainstream pupils, with growing international operations across Spain, Saudi Arabia and the GCC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Needs & Learning Differences Private Schools (EDAJABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism-Specific Schools & Programs (EDAKAAAA), Learning Disabilities & Dyslexia Schools & Programs (EDAKAAAB), IEP/504 Planning, Case Management & Compliance (EDAJAKAB)

Keywords

• Special education services
• Independent school operation
• Online education platform
• SEND education provision
• Education welfare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Havant

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Local Authority Commissioning: Services are commissioned by local authorities for children and young people with SEND needs. Local authorities pay for places at specialist schools and services.
2. Parent-Funded Education: Parents can enquire directly and pay for educational services. The website shows an admissions enquiry form for parents.
3. Online Education Services: Digital Education through Tute delivers high-quality learning experiences to students across Key Stages 1-5 through a purpose-built online platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Outcomes First Group is a leading provider of world-class education operating across four divisions: Blenheim Schools (non-selective independent and international schools), Digital Education (Tute online learning platform for Key Stages 1-5), Momenta Connect (support for mainstream school pupils including attendance, safeguarding, and therapeutic interventions), and Specialist Schools (Acorn Education and Options Autism brands serving children with SEND, autism, ADHD, trauma and complex needs). The Group runs over 100 schools serving more than 11,500 students with 5,000+ colleagues across the UK, GCC, Spain and Saudi Arabia.

Product overview

Outcomes First Group operates a multi-division education platform across the UK and internationally, providing specialist and mainstream education services through four distinct divisions: Blenheim Schools (non-selective independent and international schools), Digital Education/Tute (online education platform delivering live lessons across Key Stages 1-5), Momenta Connect (support services for mainstream school pupils overcoming learning barriers, including attendance, safeguarding, and therapeutic interventions), and Specialist Schools (comprising Acorn Education for trauma and neurodivergent learners, and Options Autism for autistic pupils). The Group also delivers innovative educational tools including QTrobot and immersive classrooms, and produces the Beyond the Grade podcast series. The portfolio spans early years to adult education, serving over 11,500 students across more than 100 schools worldwide, supported by more than 5,000 colleagues.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Acorn Education: Specialist education for children and young adults who have experienced trauma or adversity, working with neurodivergent learners including those with autism, ADHD, or dyslexia
• Options Autism
• Blenheim Schools
• Tute
• Momenta Connect
• Beyond the Grade

Products and services

• Blenheim Schools A family of non-selective independent and international schools delivering innovative, high-quality, inclusive education for pupils worldwide. Provides personalised learning, broad curriculum and co-curricular opportunities to families seeking non-selective independent education.
• Digital Education (Tute) Online education platform delivering high-quality live learning experiences to students across Key Stages 1-5 through a purpose-built digital platform. Serves schools and non-mainstream settings needing flexible, scalable online education solutions.
• Momenta Connect

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of leavers progress to education, employment or training
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GCC Governments and RegulatorscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 July 2026Outcomes First Group is partnering with GCC governments, regulators and education partners to develop inclusive, high-performing education systems that meet the needs of every learner. Mark Whitfield appointed as Regional CEO to lead this strategy.
• United Nations Global CompactcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2026Outcomes First Group joined the UN Global Compact, the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative, committing to align operations with principles on human rights, environmental responsibility, labour standards and ethical governance. Participation includes annual public reporting through Communication on Progress.
• Dream Big TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Dream Big Trust for repurposing surplus electronic devices. Proceeds from sold devices fund various charitable initiatives benefiting vulnerable children, young people and adults. Dream Big Trust is a grant-giving charity established by Outcomes First Group.
• Benedict Blythe FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Benedict Blythe Foundation to pilot the Allergy Breakfast Club (ABC) Toolkit across over 100 specialist schools, providing practical resources for managing food allergies in breakfast clubs.
• Creative NatureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Creative Nature and Allergy Badge to launch breakfast club allergy tools, supporting safer, more inclusive school environments for children with food allergies.
• Allergy BadgeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Allergy Badge to develop and distribute allergy awareness tools including allergen guides, labels, and child-friendly educational materials.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Witherslack Group: One of the largest UK providers of specialist education and care for children with SEND, including autism, ADHD, and SEMH needs. Operates residential schools, day schools, and homes across England and Wales — the closest head-to-head competitor to OFG's Acorn and Options Autism divisions.
• Cambian Group (Active Care Group): UK specialist provider of education, residential care, and therapeutic services for children and adults with complex needs including autism and learning disabilities. Competes directly with OFG in the local-authority-commissioned SEND placement market.
• Priory Group: Major UK provider of specialist education, mental health, and residential care for children and young people with SEND, autism, and complex behavioural needs. Overlaps directly with OFG's specialist schools and residential care offerings.
• Cognita: Global independent schools group that divested 12 UK schools to OFG in January 2026. Still a leading operator of premium independent and international schools worldwide and a direct competitor in the Blenheim Schools space.
• Dukes Education: UK-headquartered family of premium independent schools with growing international presence. A direct peer to Blenheim Schools in the non-selective independent schools segment.
• Acorn Care Group: UK provider of specialist education, residential care, and fostering for children with complex needs. Competes with OFG in the SEND, looked-after-children, and fostering markets.

Broad incumbents

• Nord Anglia Education: Global operator of premium international schools in 30+ countries including the Middle East and Europe. Comparable to Blenheim Schools' international division and OFG's GCC and Madrid expansion thesis.
• GEMS Education: Largest K-12 private school operator in the Middle East with a growing global footprint. Most direct competitor to OFG's GCC expansion and Beech Hall Riyadh positioning.
• International Schools Partnership (ISP): Global network of 80+ international and local schools. Comparable to OFG's Blenheim Schools international expansion strategy and operates in similar geographies including the Middle East.
• Bupa UK (Health and Care): Operates specialist care and education services for children and adults in the UK. Broader healthcare incumbent with adjacent SEND, mental health, and residential care exposure to OFG's specialist schools portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/outcomesfirst
• Facebookfacebook.com/outcomes-first-group-ltd-1430123157280835

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles26 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A2 records

Investments

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