RM Plc

What RM Plc does

RM plc is a UK-headquartered education technology company, founded in 1973 and listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE:RM, OTCMKTS:RMLPF), that operates across two principal divisions: RM Technology, which delivers IT managed services, broadband connectivity, hardware resale, single sign-on, web filtering, and VoIP telephony to UK schools and multi-academy trusts; and RM Assessment, which provides end-to-end digital assessment platforms and e-marking services to exam boards, awarding organisations, professional qualification bodies, and government education ministries globally. The company also runs RM Resources (curriculum materials via TTS) and launched RM Consulting in June 2024 to advise clients on paper-to-digital assessment transformation. In FY2025, RM reported revenue of £189m with approximately 1,837 employees globally (per 2021 source, likely lower post-MIS divestiture), serving 8,000+ UK schools and over 40 assessment organisations across more than 160 countries, with a stated 99% contract renewal rate in assessment.

The company's core technology stack is cloud-native and built on AWS, with key proprietary platforms including RM Ava (end-to-end adaptive virtual accreditation launched June 2025), RM Compare (Adaptive Comparative Judgement algorithm for subjective and performance-based assessment), RM Echo (AI content analysis for collusion and malpractice detection launched October 2025), RM Unify (identity and single sign-on across Google and Microsoft 365), RM SafetyNet (KCSiE-compliant web filtering), and RM Voice (VoIP with education-specific features). AI capabilities span AI marking and learner feedback, Agentic AI remote proctoring (via Talview), and algorithmic ACJ for oracy and creative work. RM holds ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, AWS Partner Qualified Standard, and NCSC PDNS integration certifications.

RM's revenue model combines multi-year managed services contracts with UK schools and MATs, subscription SaaS for assessment platforms (RM Ava, RM Compare), recurring connectivity subscriptions (broadband from £700/year, RM Voice from £5.35/month, RM SafetyNet from £335/year), hardware resale (as HP Platinum Partner), and per-exam/per-judgement pricing for e-marking services at scale. The 2022 divestiture of the School MIS business to The Key Group refocused the portfolio, and recent strategic activity centres on extending long-term enterprise assessment contracts (IB, Cambridge, Trinity College London, NCFE, CCEA, ISEB through 2029), launching new geographies (Ghana, Switzerland), and expanding broadband infrastructure via the Sky Business Wholesale partnership.

Name

RM Plc

Legal name

RM plc

Website

https://rm.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

RM plc is a UK-listed education technology company (founded 1973, £189m FY2025 revenue) serving 8,000+ UK schools and 40+ exam boards globally through RM Technology (managed IT, broadband, hardware) and RM Assessment (digital assessment, e-marking, AI marking).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Technology

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

akta.pro primary industry

Student Information Systems (SIS) & Master Data Management (EDAJAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM) Services (BPAEABAA), Endpoint & Mobile Asset Management (UEM/MDM Asset Controls) (BPAEAOAI), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM/MDM/MAM) Security (HDADAEAE)

Keywords

• Education technology services
• Digital assessment platforms
• School IT managed services
• E-marking solutions
• Learning management technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Abingdon

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Digital Assessment and E-marking Services: RM provides end-to-end digital assessment services including test creation, delivery, e-marking (scanning paper scripts and online marking), results and feedback, and remote proctoring to exam boards, governments, and professional qualification bodies globally. Revenue is generated through multi-year contracts with organisations such as AQA, Cambridge, ACCA, ICAEW, IB, ISEB, and international governments. Platforms processed over 113 million images and marked over 20 million exams in 2025.
2. IT Managed Services for Schools: RM Technology provides managed IT services to UK schools, MATs, and local authorities including network management, broadband connectivity, hardware procurement, software licensing, support, and training. Revenue is generated through multi-year managed services contracts with schools and trusts.
3. School Broadband and Connectivity: RM provides broadband connectivity (FTTP, leased lines) to UK schools and MATs with bundled safeguarding features. Pricing starts from £700/year for FTTP and £44/month for backup connections. Revenue model based on recurring connectivity subscriptions.
4. Hardware and Device Sales: RM sells IT hardware including devices (1:1 devices for students), audiovisual equipment, and school networking equipment through its online store, operating as a value-added reseller for HP and other vendors.
5. Assessment Platform SaaS Subscriptions: RM Ava adaptive virtual accreditation platform and RM Compare ACJ platform are offered as SaaS solutions, likely on subscription or usage-based models for exam boards and institutions.
6. RM Voice (VoIP Telephony): VoIP telephony subscription service for schools starting at £5.35–£6 per licence per month, with additional call management and security features.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

RM Plc delivers education technology solutions through three divisions: RM Technology provides managed IT services, broadband connectivity, hardware procurement, and software for UK schools; RM Assessment delivers end-to-end digital assessment, e-marking, adaptive comparative judgement, AI marking, and remote proctoring services for exam boards and professional qualification bodies; and RM Resources provides curriculum-aligned educational materials via the TTS Group partnership. Core proprietary platforms include RM Ava, RM Compare, RM Echo, RM Unify, RM SafetyNet, RM Voice, and School Broadband.

Product overview

RM Plc operates as a platform-plus-modules EdTech company organized into three divisions: RM Technology (IT services, connectivity, hardware, software), RM Assessment (digital assessment solutions), and RM Resources (curriculum resources via TTS partnership). The core assessment platform includes RM Ava (end-to-end accreditation), RM Compare (adaptive comparative judgement), RM Echo (AI content analysis), and e-marking services. Technology offerings span RM Unify (identity/SSO), Community Connect 5 (device management), RM SafetyNet (web filtering), RM Voice (VoIP telephony), and school connectivity (broadband/leasing). The company serves educational institutions, exam boards, governments, and professional qualification bodies across 160+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RM Unify: Identity management and single sign-on software platform for schools
• RM SafetyNet
• RM Compare
• RM Ava
• RM Echo
• RM Easimaths
• RM Voice
• RM Broadband
• ClassVR

Products and services

• RM Ava End-to-end digital accreditation platform providing adaptive virtual assessment for exam boards and awarding organisations, with chemistry visualisation components integrated.
• RM Compare (Adaptive Comparative Judgement) AI-powered Adaptive Comparative Judgement (ACJ) platform that enables reliable assessment of subjective, creative, and performance-based work by having multiple judges compare paired submissions with an adaptive algorithm. Built on AWS with Partner Qualified Standard status.
• RM Echo AI-powered content analysis software solution that detects collusion and malpractice in assessment submissions for exam boards and awarding organisations.
• RM Unify Identity management and single sign-on platform for schools and trusts, supporting Google, Microsoft 365, and other applications, with MIS Sync capabilities via Groupcall's Xporter tool.
• RM SafetyNet Enterprise-grade web content filtering for schools and MATs with Google and Microsoft integration, NCSC PDNS integration, KCSiE compliance, and resilient cloud-based protection.
• RM Voice VoIP telephony solution designed for schools and trusts with text-to-speech, speech-to-text, closed captioning, call routing, IVR, absence reporting, MIS integration, and Google Classroom, Moodle and Kahoot integrations.
• School Broadband Full-fibre (FTTP) and leased-line broadband connectivity for schools and MATs, meeting DfE standards with speeds up to 10 Gbps, built-in safeguarding features, and NCSC PDNS cyber protection.
• School IT Services Comprehensive managed IT services for UK schools and MATs, including consultancy, projects, support and management, and training, delivered under multi-year contracts.
• Digital Assessment Services End-to-end digital assessment services for exam boards, including test creation and delivery, e-marking (scanning and online marking), results and feedback, and invigilation/remote proctoring.
• RM Consulting Consultancy services business unit helping exam boards, awarding organisations, and governments transition from paper-based exams to digital assessment systems.
• School Hardware (Devices, Audiovisual, School Networking) IT hardware for schools including 1:1 student devices, audiovisual equipment (e.g., CTouch), and school networking infrastructure meeting DfE standards. Sold as a value-added reseller for HP and other vendors and through store.rm.com.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% contract renewal rate for RM Assessment, reflecting long-term customer trust
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability9 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Trinity College LondoncoreTechnology or Integration · 7 November 2025RM signed a new contract to provide digital e-marking services to Trinity College London, a leading international exam board for music and performing arts.
• Sky Business WholesalecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025RM Technology and Sky Business Wholesale partnered to provide a fully resilient, high-speed connectivity solution for schools across the UK. The collaboration enhances RM's broadband offering by combining Sky's network infrastructure with RM's education-focused managed services.
• South Lanarkshire CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 September 2025RM Technology extended its long-standing managed services partnership with South Lanarkshire Council, continuing to deliver IT services to schools in the region.
• TalviewcoreTechnology or Integration · 11 September 2025RM Assessment extended its longstanding partnership with Talview, a recognised innovator in patented Agentic AI remote proctoring, to deliver secure, scalable AI-powered remote proctoring for online exams.
• Brooke Weston TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 September 2025RM Technology renewed and expanded its managed IT service partnership with Brooke Weston Trust for five years, providing comprehensive technology management across the trust's schools.
• Education ScotlandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 July 2025Education Scotland extended its partnership with RM Technology to continue delivering Glow, Scotland's national digital learning platform, until September 2027, marking 20 years of collaboration.
• Oxford University PresscoreTechnology or Integration · 5 June 2025The globally trusted Oxford Placement Test from Oxford University Press moved to RM's assessment platform from June 2025, bringing major improvements to how the test is delivered.
• HPcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 23 January 2025HP named RM Education Partner of the Year for the second consecutive year in 2025, recognising RM's excellence in reselling HP devices and solutions to the education sector.
• SaxaVord Spaceport and ViewSonicminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 January 2025RM Technology, SaxaVord Spaceport, and ViewSonic partnered to launch Starflight Academy, a space STEAM education programme using ViewSonic's Universe software platform, to be rolled out across the UK.
• Cambridge University Press & AssessmentcoreTechnology or Integration · 27 November 2024RM signed a new contract with Cambridge extending their existing e-marking partnership, continuing to provide digital marking services for Cambridge's qualifications.
• Avantis Education (ClassVR)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 August 2024RM Technology introduced ClassVR virtual and augmented reality content to its edtech portfolio as Avantis Education's latest Platinum Partner, expanding its immersive learning offering.
• ISEB (Independent Schools Examinations Board)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2024RM extended its partnership with ISEB to 2029 to power next-generation assessment delivery, including using RM Compare ACJ for the iPQ qualification and exploring 'when-ready' assessment approaches.
• International Baccalaureate (IB)coreTechnology or Integration · 24 January 2024RM and IB announced a significant contract expansion to deepen their longstanding partnership for delivering digital assessments globally.
• Comms-care (Backed by Ingram Micro)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 4 April 2023RM Technology partnered with Comms-care (technology distributor backed by Ingram Micro) to transform UK schools connectivity, enabling schools to maximise benefits from the DfE's Connect the Classroom scheme.
• Purdue UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 October 2021RM, Purdue University, and Brigham Young University launched the third phase of a research project on 'learning by evaluating' to improve student learning outcomes through comparative judgement methodology.
• Brigham Young UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 October 2021Collaborative research project with RM and Purdue University on improving student outcomes through 'learning by evaluating' using comparative judgement assessment methods.
• Voice 21minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRM partnered with Voice 21, the UK's oracy education charity, to explore the use of Adaptive Comparative Judgement for assessing oracy at scale, validating the ACJ methodology for spoken language assessment.
• Cathedral Music TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCathedral Music Trust used RM Compare ACJ platform to assess grant applications for its annual £500,000 grant programmes, becoming reportedly the first grant-maker to apply ACJ to grant assessment.
• CXC (Caribbean Examinations Council)coreTechnology or IntegrationCXC's partnership with RM dates from 2014 and has been extended multiple times. RM provides e-marking services enabling CXC examiners across 16 Caribbean islands to mark remotely without travel to marking centres.
• Lebone MediaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRM extended its successful partnership with Lebone Media to use RM's e-marking platform for Educational Institutions, building on a prior relationship.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• AQA: Major UK exam board and long-standing RM Assessment customer; comparable as both a customer and a counterparty in digital assessment procurement, with overlapping capabilities in e-marking delivery.
• Cambridge University Press & Assessment: Major awarding organisation and long-term RM Assessment customer/partner for e-marking; comparable as an ecosystem participant that both buys from and competes with RM in digital assessment delivery.

Direct peers

• Prometric: Global assessment delivery and remote proctoring provider serving professional certification bodies and academic institutions — competes directly with RM Assessment's e-marking, test delivery, and invigilation services.
• NetSupport: UK-headquartered vendor of classroom management, IT asset management, and safeguarding tools for schools — directly comparable to RM's CC5 and adjacent school IT offerings.
• ManageEngine: Endpoint and IT management software vendor (part of Zoho) used by schools for user, device, and identity management — comparable to RM's CC5 and RM Unify offerings.
• Smoothwall: UK-based provider of web filtering, monitoring, and safeguarding solutions for schools and MATs — directly comparable to RM SafetyNet within RM Technology's portfolio.
• Raptor Technologies (Impero Software): Provider of school IT management, classroom management, and safeguarding software used by UK and US schools — comparable to RM's CC5, RM Unify, and broader device/identity management stack.

Broad incumbents

• Pearson plc: Global education and assessment company operating across qualifications, digital testing, and learning services — overlaps with RM Assessment on digital assessment and with RM Technology on broader EdTech.
• Capita plc: Large UK IT services and outsourcing group with a Public Services division that supplies managed IT, connectivity, and digital services to schools, councils, and central government — directly comparable to RM Technology's managed services and broadband business.

Emerging players

• Cito: Dutch educational testing and assessment organisation developing digital assessment tools for primary, secondary, and vocational education — comparable to RM Assessment's e-marking and digital assessment platforms.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/rmeducation
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/RMEducation/videos?view=0
• Facebookfacebook.com/rmeducation

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A12 records

Investments

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