All Saints Academy Cheltenham

What All Saints Academy Cheltenham does

All Saints' Academy Cheltenham is an Anglican Church academy providing secondary education (Years 7-11) and Sixth Form provision (Years 12-13) to students in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. Founded in 2014 and operated by the All Saints' Academy Trust, the academy is structured around Christian values (love, peace, justice, respect, reconciliation and service) and operates as a UK state-funded institution, with education delivered free at point of use and revenue derived primarily from Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) per-pupil grants. The Sixth Form offers four differentiated academic pathways spanning traditional A Levels, A Level/BTEC Technical mixes, Level 3 Technical qualifications, and a Transition course, supported by a broad subject portfolio of 25+ A Level subjects (including Politics, Philosophy & Ethics, Film Studies & Creative Media, Psychology, Computer Science and Music) alongside vocational BTEC qualifications in Travel & Tourism and Music Performance, and alternative Level 3 awards in Food Science & Nutrition and Mental Health.

The core technology stack is commodity and education-standard rather than proprietary: Office 365 for student learning and communication, Bromcom as the student information system for portal and homework management, Veo camera systems (with Veo Analytics and Veo Player) deployed within the Football Development Programme for video-based performance analysis, and standard cookie-based web analytics. The academy's competitive proposition rests on enrichment programmes rather than technology, including the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award, Combined Cadet Force (with MOD St Athan flying experiences), Extended Project Qualification, Tanzania Mission Trip, international educational excursions, and a Football Development Programme delivered in partnership with Cheltenham Town Football Club for U19 students. Employer engagement spans professional services firms (Deloitte, Wiggin LLP), creative industries (Warner Bros Studio Tour, Royal Shakespeare Company, Aardman Academy, Disney), and defence technology (L3 Harris), supporting UCAS and career pathways via the GROWS consortium of six Gloucestershire universities.

The go-to-market model is admissions-based rather than commercial: applications are processed through applicaa.com for Year 7 intake and Sixth Form entry, with interviews, conditional offers, and standard academic entry thresholds (typically five GCSEs at grade 5+ including English and Maths for Sixth Form). Distribution is geographically constrained to the Cheltenham catchment within South West England. Supporting financial mechanisms include the 16-19 Bursary Fund (up to £1,200/year for defined vulnerable groups, plus discretionary bursaries based on household income criteria) and the £40 Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award enrolment fee. Marketing channels are predominantly organic: the official website, Facebook and Instagram presence, in-person open evenings, parent newsletters, and community outreach through local parish partnerships. The academy is overseen by All Saints' Academy Trust trustees and subject to Ofsted and SIAMS inspections, with no external private equity or venture capital ownership.

Name

All Saints Academy Cheltenham

Legal name

All Saints' Academy Trust

Website

https://asachelt.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

All Saints' Academy Cheltenham is a UK state-funded Anglican Church academy providing secondary education (Years 7-11) and Sixth Form (Years 12-13) in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, with four differentiated academic pathways, 25+ A Level subjects, and enrichment programmes including a Football Development Programme with Cheltenham Town FC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cheltenham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

All Saints' Academy Cheltenham is a state-funded Anglican Church Academy providing secondary education (Years 7-11) and Sixth Form education (Years 12-13). It delivers a structured 16-19 study programme with four academic pathways (three A Levels; A Levels mixed with BTEC; BTEC with GCSE retakes; Transition Course with Level 2 technical courses) plus enrichment activities including the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award, Football Development Programme, Combined Cadet Force, Extended Project Qualification, and Tanzania Mission Trip.

Product overview

All Saints' Academy Cheltenham is a secondary school and sixth form that provides a comprehensive educational programme built around Christian values. The core offering centres on its Sixth Form Academic Pathways with four distinct routes (A Level, BTEC Technical, GCSE retakes, and Transition programmes) supported by 25+ subject offerings including traditional A Levels, BTEC vocational courses, and specialist qualifications. The academy supplements its academic curriculum with enrichment programmes including the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award, Football Development Programme (with Veo video analysis), Extended Project Qualification, Combined Cadet Force, Tanzania Mission Trips, and educational excursions internationally. Additional support services include UCAS/careers guidance, 16-19 Bursary Fund for financial assistance, and a dedicated Key Skills Programme for students needing GCSE English/Maths resits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Football Development Programme: A specialized football training programme for Sixth Form students run in partnership with Cheltenham Town FC U19 Development Programme
• Bishop's Diploma
• Combined Cadet Force (CCF)

Products and services

• Sixth Form Academic Pathways
• A Level Subjects
• BTEC Level 3 Travel & Tourism
• Duke of Edinburgh's Award Gold
• Football Development Programme
• Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
• WJEC Level 3 Food Science & Nutrition
• OCR Cambridge Advanced National in Mental Health: Individuals & Society
• Key Skills Programme
• Enrichment Programme
• Educational Trips
• UCAS & Careers Support
• 16-19 Bursary Fund
• Edexcel A Level Politics
• BTEC Level 3 Music Performance

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 60% of students apply to higher education through UCAS each year
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration6 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cheltenham Town Football Club (CTFC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for U19 Development Programme allowing students to study at All Saints' Academy Sixth Form full-time whilst being coached by UEFA qualified staff and competing in weekly EFL league and Cup fixtures. Students gain exposure to professional football environment and pathway into football careers.
• GROWS Partnership (Universities in Gloucestershire)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGROWS is a partnership of six universities and colleges in Gloucestershire. Students receive support through UCAS sessions, university presentations, and futures planning as part of the Sixth Form programme. Partnership aids student transition to higher education.
• EdexcelcoreTechnology or IntegrationAcademy follows the Edexcel A Level Politics course covering UK Politics, Government and Comparative Global Politics. Edexcel provides examination and certification services for academic qualifications offered.
• OCR (Oxford Cambridge and RSA)coreTechnology or IntegrationAcademy follows OCR course for Philosophy & Ethics A Level covering Philosophy of Religion, Religion and Ethics, and Developments in Religious Studies. OCR provides examination and certification services.
• University of GloucestershirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the primary university destinations for ASA alumni. Many students progress to study various courses including Film & TV Production, Business, Computer Science, Psychology, and other programmes. Partnership supports GROWS initiative.
• UWE BristolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity destination for alumni including Kerryanne Bill who graduated with 2.1 in Primary Education. Partnership provides progression pathway for students.
• Cardiff UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular university destination for ASA students across multiple courses including Law, History, English Literature, Engineering, and Psychology. Multiple alumni have successfully studied at Cardiff.
• Wiggin LLPminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLegal sector employer providing careers insight visit for students. Supports career exploration and provides exposure to legal profession as part of careers programme.
• DeloitteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional services firm providing employer insight visit for Sixth Form students. Part of careers-focused enrichment programme helping students explore future pathways.
• University of BathminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity destination for alumni including Liam Taylor who graduated in Psychology and Rory Ford who completed Master's in Law and Business. Russell Group university providing progression pathway.
• Warner Bros. Studio Tour LondonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBehind-the-scenes industry experience trip for Film Studies & Creative Media students. Educational visit to The Making of Harry Potter providing insight into film production industry.
• Royal Shakespeare CompanyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLive theatre and performance study experience in Stratford-upon-Avon for English students, providing professional theatre exposure as part of curriculum enrichment.
• MOD St AthanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMilitary aviation facility in Wales where ASA Combined Cadet Force (CCF) cadets undertake training experiences including flying activities as part of CCF programme.
• Aardman AcademyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnimation studio partnership bringing animation expertise to students, including special screening at Cheltenham International Film Festival hosted by the academy.
• Cadbury WorldminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBusiness education trip destination for Year 10 and Year 12 Business students, providing industry insight and rewarding consistently good academic performance.
• L3 Harris TechnologiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDefence technology company trusted by UK armed forces for over 100 years. Students explored future of defence technology through educational content and industry insight.
• Disney (Walt Disney Studios)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFilm industry employer providing internship and employment opportunities for alumni. ASA graduate Jake Parker works as Crowd 3rd Assistant Director having progressed from internship to full-time employee.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Dean Close School: Independent school in Cheltenham; competes for Sixth Form students seeking academic pathways and extracurricular enrichment in the same catchment.
• Cheltenham Bournside School: Nearby state secondary school serving Cheltenham families; overlaps in admissions geography and offers comparable GCSE and post-16 provision.
• Balcarras School: A high-performing state secondary school in Cheltenham serving a similar catchment demographic; competes directly with All Saints' Academy for Year 7 and Sixth Form enrolments.
• Cleeve School: Secondary school located near Cheltenham in Bishops Cleeve; comparable in scale and operates as a converter academy offering GCSEs and A Levels within the same Gloucestershire market.
• Pate's Grammar School: Selective grammar school in Cheltenham; competes for the same high-attaining student pool within the local market, particularly for Sixth Form academic pathways.

Broad incumbents

• United Learning: One of the largest UK multi-academy trusts operating a portfolio of primary, secondary and faith schools; comparable operating model to a single-academy trust but at greater scale.
• Harris Federation: Large multi-academy trust operating secondary and primary academies across London and southern England; representative of the scaled-up academy trust model against which single-academy trusts are benchmarked.
• Oasis Community Learning: Multi-academy trust running a network of academies nationally; comparable as a values-led academy operator and a potential growth/merger counterpart.
• Greenwood Academies Trust: Mid-sized multi-academy trust with secondary academies; comparable in operating model and serves as a relevant structural peer for potential trust expansion scenarios.
• Academies Enterprise Trust (AET): Large national multi-academy trust sponsor; provides a benchmark for the scaled academy sponsor model and the pathways by which smaller trusts can grow.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/asachelt
• Instagraminstagram.com/asachelt
• Xx.com/asachelt

Compliance2 records

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Profiles5 records

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