Wood Green School

What Wood Green School does

Wood Green School is a state-funded comprehensive secondary school located on Woodstock Road in Witney, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, serving approximately 1,000 students aged 11-18 across Years 7-13. Founded in 1968, the school operates under the motto 'Excellence for All' and is governed by Acer Trust, a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (Company No 09591931). Its core offerings comprise secondary education leading to GCSE qualifications, a Sixth Form providing A-Levels and Extended Project Qualifications, vocational pathways delivered jointly with Abingdon and Witney College, and a careers education programme (CEIAG) audited against the Gatsby Benchmarks with reported alignment exceeding 80% against a national benchmark of 23%.

The school's product and technology stack is built on third-party platforms rather than proprietary systems: Unifrog for destinations and work experience management, eClips for careers advice, Morrisby for psychometric assessment, Springpod and Speakers for Schools for virtual work experience, Compass for Gatsby Benchmark auditing, and ParentPay/WisePay for fee and payment administration. Internal programmes include the GAINS structured revision programme for Year 11, the Wood Green Baccalaureate curriculum framework, the Achievement Centre for additional learning support, WGS Connect for alternative provision, and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme. The school operates standard digital channels (website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram) plus email newsletters and annual Open Evenings/Mornings for prospective family recruitment.

The business model is non-commercial at the point of delivery: education is provided free to enrolled students, funded primarily through state education budgets administered via Oxfordshire County Council and national education funding. Supplementary revenue is generated through PTA fundraising (e.g., £22,000 raised via a July 2025 sponsored walk, a £1,250 quiz night), the 500 Club monthly lottery at £2 per number per month, and facility lettings to community groups and sports clubs during evenings and weekends via the Acer Trust booking system. These ancillary streams are immaterial relative to core state funding. The school's competitive position is anchored by its regulatory catchment, Acer Trust network membership, and recent capital expansion (a £4 million new building project commencing April 2025 for September 2026 completion).

Name

Wood Green School

Legal name

Wood Green School

Website

https://wgswitney.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wood Green School is a state-funded comprehensive secondary school in Witney, Oxfordshire, serving approximately 1,000 students aged 11-18 across Years 7-13 under the governance of Acer Trust. It delivers GCSEs, A-Levels, vocational pathways, and a Gatsby-aligned careers programme funded primarily by UK state education budgets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Instructional Delivery & Pedagogy (School-Led) (EDAJAFAB)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• GCSE programmes
• Sixth form studies
• Careers guidance
• Work experience placements

Headquarters

HQ city

Witney

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Education Funding: Government-funded secondary education provided free at point of delivery to students aged 11-18, funded through Local Education Authority and national education budgets.
2. PTA Fundraising: Parent-Teacher Association conducts fundraising activities including quiz nights (£1,250 raised at February event), sponsored walks (£22,000 raised in 2025), and the 500 Club monthly lottery.
3. Facility Lettings: School facilities are available for hire to community groups, sports clubs, and organizations for evening and weekend use, generating revenue through the Acer Trust booking system.
4. 500 Club Lottery: Monthly lottery operated by the PTA where members purchase numbered entries at £2 per number per month, with prize draws conducted regularly.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Wood Green School is a state-funded comprehensive secondary school in Witney, Oxfordshire, delivering education to students aged 11-18 across Years 7-13. It provides GCSE programmes at Key Stage 4, A-Levels and vocational qualifications through its Sixth Form, alongside a structured careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) programme aligned with the Gatsby Benchmarks and supported by work experience placements.

Product overview

Wood Green School is a comprehensive secondary school in Witney, Oxfordshire, operated by Acer Trust. The institution offers a unified educational service comprising secondary education (Years 7-11) leading to GCSE qualifications, and a Sixth Form providing A-Levels and vocational qualifications. The school integrates digital platforms including Unifrog for career guidance and work experience management, eClips for career exploration, and Morrisby for career assessments. Additional educational offerings include an Achievement Centre for supplementary support, WGS Connect alternative provision, Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, music programme, and a structured GAINS revision programme. The school also operates fundraising activities through its PTA including a 500 Club lottery scheme.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wood Green School Secondary Education (Years 7-11) Comprehensive secondary education for students aged 11-16 covering core subjects, GCSE qualifications, extracurricular activities, careers guidance and personal development, delivered free at point of delivery under the motto 'Excellence for All'.
• Wood Green School Sixth Form (Years 12-13) Post-16 education offering A-Levels, EPQ qualifications and vocational qualifications jointly with Abingdon & Witney College, including university application support, careers advice, work experience and personal statement guidance for students aged 16-18.
• Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) Careers service running from Year 7 through Sixth Form, providing students access to qualified careers advisors, online platforms (Unifrog, eClips, Morrisby), work experience coordination and university/apprenticeship preparation support aligned with the Gatsby Benchmarks.
• Work Experience Programme Structured work experience placements for Year 11 (November) and Year 12 (July) students, administered through the Unifrog platform and complemented by virtual work experience options through Springpod and Speakers for Schools.
• Duke of Edinburgh's Award Award scheme offering students opportunities to develop skills, fitness, volunteering and expedition activities across three progressive levels.
• 500 Club Monthly Lottery Monthly lottery operated by the PTA where members purchase numbered entries at £2 per number per month with regular prize draws, raising funds for the school.
• School Facility Lettings Evening and weekend hire of school facilities to community groups, sports clubs and organisations, booked through the Acer Trust booking system and supported by virtual tours for prospective hirers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 71% of students achieved 5 GCSEs at grade 4+ including Maths and English in 2025, up from 63% in 2024
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Acer TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-academy trust governing Wood Green School. Manages shared services, provides governance oversight, operates unified booking systems for facilities, and facilitates inter-school competitions such as the debate competition the school won in July 2025.
• UnifrogcoreTechnology or IntegrationDestinations platform helping students identify skills, explore careers, compare university and apprenticeship options, and manage work experience placements. School uses Unifrog for recording and managing student work experience.
• AdvizacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCareers service provider supplying qualified careers guidance practitioner David Bingham (Level 6 Qualification in Careers Guidance) to provide impartial careers advice for Years 9-13, supporting GCSE choices, apprenticeships, and A Level decisions.
• Oxfordshire County CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal education authority partner in £4 million new building project commencing April 2025. Provides statutory EET (Education, Employment and Training) support services for young people and maintains labour market information through OxLEP.
• Universities (Birmingham, Coventry, Oxford Brookes)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partners providing representatives for student finance and money management sessions, Higher Education Exchange evenings for parents, and support for university application processes.
• Abingdon & Witney CollegemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal college partnership for vocational qualification delivery alongside A Levels. Students may study vocational courses jointly with the college. School directs students to college open days and events.
• Activate LearningminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFurther education provider offering pathways for students through their Oxford and other college campuses. Students informed of open days and vocational routes.
• Hartpury CollegeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialist land-based and animal science college with financial support available for college and university students. Part of school's pathway options for students.
• Thames Valley PoliceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWork experience placement provider for students over 14. Students need internal Force support to organize placements, with People Services Help Desk providing documentation assistance.
• Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNHS Trust offering work experience across four hospital sites. Students aged 16+ can attend clinical areas, 18+ for theatres, and 15+ for administrative areas. Department-specific placements available with potential administration fees.
• Speakers for SchoolsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganization offering insight days and work experience opportunities (virtual and face-to-face) for students. Part of school's careers event programme.
• SpringpodminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVirtual work experience platform offering free experiences in various sectors, approximately 10 hours each, helping students consider next steps while maintaining studies.
• Medic MentorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSocial enterprise mentoring aspiring medics, dentists, and vets nationwide through Healthcare Weekends. Registration starts at £25 with free access for students from low-income backgrounds and free teacher attendance.
• The Gatsby Charitable Foundation / Careers & Enterprise CompanymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFramework providers for careers benchmarking (Gatsby Benchmarks). School audits its careers programme against 8 benchmarks covering stable careers programme, labour market information, employer encounters, workplace experiences, and personal guidance.
• OxLEP (Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerManages Find Your Future careers platform, Oxfordshire Local Skills Dashboard, and labour market information highlighting jobs in demand across Oxfordshire including space, life sciences, creative sector, construction, and visitor economy.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Oasis Community Learning: Large national multi-academy trust operating dozens of UK primary and secondary schools. Comparable as a trust-governance peer to Acer Trust, sharing scale, governance, and shared-services dynamics.
• United Learning: One of the largest UK multi-academy trusts operating a broad portfolio of schools. Comparable to Acer Trust in operating model, governance structure, and shared-services scale, though at much greater national scale.
• Academies Enterprise Trust (AET): Large multi-academy trust running many UK primary and secondary schools. Comparable in trust-level operating model, funding mechanism, and the shared challenge of careers-program delivery across many sites.

Direct peers

• Burford School: Secondary school in Burford, West Oxfordshire, providing GCSE and A Level provision for the surrounding catchment. Closest geographic competitor and similar comprehensive-model institution.
• Carterton Community College: State-funded secondary school in Carterton, West Oxfordshire, serving a similar catchment. Comparable in size, curriculum breadth (GCSE/A Level), and Sixth Form provision, competing for the same regional student pool.
• Henry Box School: Other state comprehensive secondary school in Witney serving Years 7-13 with GCSE and Sixth Form provision. Direct head-to-head competitor for West Oxfordshire Year 7 admissions and is the most locally comparable peer for catchment overlap.

Others

• Adviza: Careers-guidance service provider supplying Wood Green's Level-6 qualified careers advisor (David Bingham). Comparable as a careers-program delivery partner and a competing/supplementing service to internal schools' careers teams.
• Unifrog: UK-focused careers and destinations platform used by Wood Green for work experience, university/apprenticeship research, and skills recording. Comparable to eClips and Morrisby as platform peers in the schools-careers tooling category.

Regional players

• Abingdon & Witney College: Further education college in West Oxfordshire partnered with Wood Green for joint vocational delivery. Comparable as a tertiary-progression option for Sixth Form students and a partial substitute destination competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wgswitney
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/wood-green-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/wgswitney

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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