The Tiffin Girls’ School

What The Tiffin Girls’ School does

The Tiffin Girls' School is a selective state secondary school and single academy trust (Company Number 07538459) located on Richmond Road in Kingston upon Thames, England, founded in 1880 and operating as an academy since 1 April 2011. It serves approximately 1,200–1,260 academically able girls aged 11–18 across seven year groups (Years 7–13), with six forms of entry introduced in 2016 yielding roughly 180 students per Year 7 cohort. Pupils are admitted through a two-stage selective testing process with priority given to residents of a 44-postal-district Inner and Designated Area, and a 10% mark leeway is applied for Looked After Children and Pupil Premium applicants. The school's core product is a comprehensive GCSE and A-Level academic curriculum spanning 19 subject departments, augmented by an extensive co-curricular programme (75+ sports teams, 10+ music ensembles, drama, Duke of Edinburgh, Young Enterprise, and 30+ student-led clubs) and a structured pastoral care system including a dedicated Wellbeing Room, School Health Practitioner, School Counsellors, and Mental Health Champions.

The school's underlying technology stack is primarily administrative and educational SaaS rather than proprietary: it uses MCAS (My Child At School) for parent communication, Classlist for PSA community engagement, School Cloud for parents' evenings, Accessit for library management, JSTOR for academic research, Google Workspace for internal workflows, and Mailchimp for alumnae communications. A named 'Digital and AI Strategy' articulates intent for technology-enhanced learning and responsible AI use, but no proprietary AI products, models, or research outputs are disclosed. Revenue is generated principally through per-pupil government funding under the Academy Funding Agreement with the Department for Education, supplemented by donations and Gift Aid channelled through the Support Tiffin Girls' School Company charity (#1069996), which explicitly states it provides over 50% more resources than government funding alone; secondary revenue streams include facilities hire (weekday evenings, weekends, and school holidays via schoolhire.co.uk), Tiffin Girls' Music Society membership at £45/year, Parent Staff Association fundraising events, and on-site catering cashless payments.

The school holds Ofsted 'Exceptional' ratings across all six measured categories from its January 2026 inspection, with 2025 cohort outcomes including 85.4% of GCSE grades at 9–8, 34% of A-Level grades at A*, 15 Oxbridge places, 81% Russell Group university placement, and 100% of leavers in education, employment or on a gap year. Recent capital investment includes the Rivermead Building (2020), the Sports Centre (September 2022), and a £1.84m boiler suite project 75% funded by a DfE capital grant. The school's distribution channels are a structured selective admissions process (Year 7 entry, in-year transfers, and Sixth Form admissions), annual Open Evenings, and a community-facing alumnae network (TOGA) established since 1903.

Name

The Tiffin Girls’ School

Legal name

The Tiffin Girls' School

Website

https://tiffingirls.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1880

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Tiffin Girls' School is a selective state academy trust in Kingston upon Thames serving approximately 1,200 academically able girls aged 11–18, funded primarily by DfE per-pupil grants and supplemented by charitable donations and facilities hire, with a January 2026 Ofsted 'Exceptional' rating across all inspection categories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Title I & Compensatory Education Programs (EDAJAGAJ)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• Selective grammar school
• GCSE A-Level programmes
• Sixth form education
• Pastoral care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingston

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (Academy Funding Agreement): As a single academy trust (Company Number 07538459), the school receives government funding through its Funding Agreement with the Department for Education.
2. Donations and Fundraising (Support Tiffin Girls' School Company - STGSC): Independent registered charity (#1069996) established in 1998 that raises funds through regular monthly donations, one-off donations, Gift Aid scheme, and matched funding. Enables the school to provide over 50% more resources than government funding alone. Recent major fundraising: boiler suite appeal (£467,000 contribution from £1.84m total project).
3. Facilities Hire and Lettings: Weekday evenings (5:30-10pm), weekends (8am-4:30pm), and school holidays. Facilities include sports halls, dance studio, drama theatre, dining hall, music suite, classrooms, astro pitch, and netball/tennis courts. Generates income for the school while serving the wider community.
4. Tiffin Girls' Music Society (TGMS) Subscriptions and Donations: Parent-led registered charity (#1090557) supporting music department through membership subscriptions (£45/year for family membership), direct donations, and refreshment sales at concerts. Funds instruments, repairs, tuning, sheet music, coaching, and subsidises instrument lessons.
5. Parent Staff Association (PSA) Events and Fundraising: Registered charity (#285731) that organises fundraising events including quiz nights, Christmas Fair, fashion shows, and school birthday celebrations. Funds student resources including PE changing rooms refurbishment, LED lighting, and safety equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Tiffin Girls' School delivers selective secondary education for girls aged 11-18 (Years 7-13), covering a full GCSE and A-Level curriculum across 19 subject departments, with a Quality First Teaching framework, comprehensive pastoral care, and an extensive co-curricular programme. As a state-funded single academy trust, it charges no tuition fees and generates additional revenue through charitable donations, facilities hire, and parent society fundraising. Core deliverables include academic instruction, examination preparation, university and careers guidance, safeguarding and wellbeing support, and enrichment activities (sport, music, drama, Duke of Edinburgh, Young Enterprise).

Product overview

The Tiffin Girls' School is a selective secondary school offering a comprehensive educational program from Years 7-13. The core academic offering spans 19 subject departments with GCSE and A-Level curricula, supported by a Quality First Teaching framework and evidence-based professional development. The school provides extensive co-curricular programs including sport (75+ teams), music (orchestras, choirs, ensembles), drama, Duke of Edinburgh, and Young Enterprise. Facilities include a Learning Resource Centre with 6,000+ books and JSTOR access, a state-of-the-art Sports Centre, and on-site catering with 5-star hygiene rating. Sixth Form provision offers A-Level study with 81% Russell Group university placement. The school operates community-facing services including alumnae network (TOGA), Support Tiffin Girls' School Company (charitable donations and fundraising), Tiffin Girls' Music Society (charitable music support), facilities hire, and comprehensive careers and admissions testing programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stevensons: The designated uniform supplier for The Tiffin Girls' School daywear uniform and PE kit.

Products and services

• Academic Curriculum (Years 7-13) Comprehensive academic curriculum spanning Years 7-13, including GCSE and A-Level programmes across 19 subject departments: Art, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Drama, Economics, English, Geography, History, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, and Religious Studies. Available to all enrolled students at the school.
• Pastoral Care System Holistic pastoral support system including Student Support Service, School Health Practitioner, School Counsellors, Mental Health Champions, Form Associates, and a dedicated Wellbeing Room. Covers students from Years 7-13 with year-specific curriculum delivery.
• Co-Curricular Programme Extensive extra-curricular activities including Sport (75+ teams competing annually), Music (orchestras, choirs, ensembles), Drama (productions and clubs), Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, Young Enterprise Company Programme, and over 30 student-led clubs and societies.
• Teaching & Learning Framework Quality First Teaching approach incorporating purposeful questioning, student talk, disciplinary literacy, inclusive learning environment, and evidence-based professional development. Includes Love of Learning representatives programme and research-driven CPD.
• Learning Resource Centre (LRC) Two-floor library facility housing over 6,000 fiction and non-fiction books, magazines, journals, reference library, careers section, desktop computers, and individual study spaces. Subscribes to JSTOR for academic research.
• Sports Centre & Facilities State-of-the-art sports facilities including five netball courts, two gyms, all-weather astro pitch, full-size sports hall, and dance studio. Supports 75+ sports teams and community lettings.
• Catering Services On-site catering team with 5-star food hygiene rating, offering breakfast, recess, and lunch services with vegetarian and vegan options. All dishes are nut-free. Students purchase food through cashless card system via ParentMail.
• Sixth Form Provision Two-year Sixth Form programme with A-Level curriculum, dedicated Sixth Form Centre, pastoral support team of 16 form tutors, UCAS and Higher Education support, enrichment programme, and university preparation. 81% Russell Group university placement rate.
• Careers Education Programme Comprehensive careers education from Years 7-13 including timetabled lessons, alumnae talks, careers interviews, work experience, and higher education support. Working towards Gatsby Benchmarks and Quality in Careers Standard accreditation.
• Admissions Testing System Two-stage selective admissions testing process for Year 7 entry. Stage One tests numeracy and verbal reasoning; Stage Two tests English and mathematics. Includes 10% leeway for Looked After Children and Pupil Premium students.
• Digital & AI Strategy School digital learning environment strategy focused on technology empowerment, equal opportunities, responsible technology use, and digital skill development. Includes dedicated AI Policy and real-life problem-based multidisciplinary projects.
• Alumnae Network (TOGA) The Tiffin Old Girls' Association (TOGA) alumnae network connecting former students through online portal (Tiffin Girls' Together), LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, career mentoring, and alumni events.
• Tiffin Girls' Music Society (TGMS) Parent-led registered charity (#1090557) supporting music department through fundraising for instruments, repairs, tuning, sheet music, coaching, and Sixth Form Music Scholarship scheme (50% sponsorship). Family membership at £45/year.
• Facilities Hire Service Weekday evening, weekend, and holiday hire of indoor and outdoor facilities including sports hall, dance studio, drama theatre, main hall, dining hall, music suite, classrooms, netball/tennis courts, and astro pitch. Bookings via tiffingirls.schoolhire.co.uk.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85.4% GCSE grades 9-8; 34% A* at A-Level; 94.2% A*-B at A-Level
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sam Sykes LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDofE-approved activity provider with over 40 years' experience used to run the school's expeditions at all three award levels (Bronze, Silver, Gold). Supports the Duke of Edinburgh's Award programme for students starting in Year 9.
• Skyward KidscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with the school on the 'Shaping Futures' programme launched in 2023. Provides access to English and Maths materials that primary students can access at home as well as in sessions at the school. Targets high-attaining children in Years 4 and 5, particularly Pupil Premium children.
• Institute for Educational and Social Equity (IESE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided training for all Heads of Department on inclusive curriculum. The school uses IESE's Inclusive Curriculum Survey to review the curriculum in each department area. History and Biology departments have received Gold awards for embedding EDI in the curriculum.
• JSTORcoreTechnology or IntegrationAcademic journal and book platform subscription providing Sixth Form students and staff access to a vast collection of academic journals, books, and primary sources for research.
• Industrial CadetsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSTEM engagement programme linking curriculum learning to future careers through participation in industry-led schemes.
• CyberfirstminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCyber security competition providing opportunities for students to link curriculum learning to future careers in STEM.
• Quality in Careers StandardminorOthersThe school is working towards Quality in Careers Standard accreditation, the national quality award for careers education and guidance in secondary schools, 'strongly recommended' by the Department for Education.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TiffinOldGirlsandAlumnae
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-tiffin-girls-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/tiffingirlsschoolstaff

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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