What ComputerXplorers does

ComputerXplorers is a UK-based franchised education network that delivers technology and computing classes to children aged 3-16 (EYFS, KS1, KS2, KS3), operating under the legal entity ComputerXplorers Ltd, a subsidiary of The IT Education Company Ltd. The network delivers 300+ courses spanning coding, robotics, app development, game design, digital art, podcasting, digital photography, 3D design and printing, augmented reality, and stop-motion animation. Core products include After-School Computing Clubs, Holiday Workshops, Computing PPA Cover for primary schools, Online Live Computing Classes, Pre-Schools and Nurseries programs, SEN Computing Classes, weekend Academy sessions, STEM Workshops and Theme Days, and the CXA App Academy, a bespoke eight-week app-development program built in partnership with AppShed. The franchisor's technology stack relies on third-party platforms: AppShed for the App Academy, and 2Simple's Purple Mash (used in 7,500+ schools worldwide) and Python in Pieces for curriculum-aligned school delivery; there is no proprietary AI or ML capability disclosed.

The business model is franchise licensing: each UK ComputerXplorers business is independently owned and operated, paying for the right to use the brand, curriculum, training, and centralized Policy Pack covering safeguarding, data protection, and inclusion. Revenue streams from the franchisor perspective include franchise fees and royalties, direct-to-school CXA App Academy licenses (£999 launch price including a £380/year AppShed license), and shared service support. End-customer pricing is quote-based and varies by franchise location. The network reaches 35,000+ children per week across 1,500+ school and community partnerships in the South and South West of England, the Midlands, London, the North of England, Scotland, and Wales, with international master franchise presence claimed in Australia, the USA, and the UAE. Distribution is community-led and event-driven, including museum and science festival workshops, alongside HAF Programs accessing government-funded holiday demand.

Name

ComputerXplorers

Legal name

ComputerXplorers Ltd

Website

https://computerxplorers.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ComputerXplorers is a UK-based franchised education network delivering technology and computing classes to children aged 3-16 across schools, nurseries, and community settings, operating 300+ courses through independently owned franchisees under a centralized brand and curriculum.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Children's Technology Education Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Computer Training (61142), Computer Training (611420), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

akta.pro primary industry

Computer Science & Programming Tutoring (K–12 & Intro College) (EDANAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Text-Based Programming (Python, Java, C/C++) (EDAMACAB), Game-Based CS & Computational Thinking Platforms (EDAFANAD), Integrated Tutoring + Learning Content Platforms (Curriculum + Tutors) (EDANAGAL), Virtual Homeschool Programs & Online Curriculum Schools (EDAJADAJ), Workshops, Webinars & Live Masterclasses (MPACALAD)

Keywords

• Children's computing education
• School PPA cover services
• After-school coding clubs
• STEM workshops primary schools
• Technology education franchise

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockbridge

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Franchise Licensing: Each local ComputerXplorers business is independently owned and operated through franchise licensing. Franchisees pay to operate under the ComputerXplorers brand and receive training, curriculum, support, and marketing materials.
2. School PPA Cover Services: Providing specialist computing classes for primary schools as PPA cover, including full coverage of Primary Computing Curriculum for KS1 and KS2, programming and coding lessons, digital literacy skills, and e-safety guidance.
3. After-School and Weekend Classes: Enrichment computing clubs and weekend academies for children, offering hands-on technology and coding activities outside school hours.
4. Holiday and Summer Camps: Computing camps during school holidays including half term and summer programs.
5. Online Virtual Classes: Live online virtual computing classes delivered remotely to children.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ComputerXplorers is a UK franchised network delivering technology and computing education to children aged 3-16 through independently owned local franchisees. Its core offerings include after-school computing clubs, holiday workshops, school PPA cover for primary computing curriculum delivery, online live virtual classes, pre-school/nursery programs, SEN computing classes, weekend academy sessions, STEM workshops and themed days, the CXA App Academy program, curriculum support, HAF programs, and STEM home learning resources.

Product overview

ComputerXplorers operates as a franchise network providing fun and engaging technology and computing education for children aged 3 to 16 (EYFS, KS1, KS2, KS3). The company offers a diverse portfolio of core educational products including After School Computing Clubs, Holiday Workshops, Computing PPA Cover for schools, Online Live Computing Classes, Pre-Schools & Nurseries Programs, SEN Computing Classes, Academy weekend sessions, STEM Workshops & Themes, CXA App Academy (partnered with AppShed), Curriculum Support, HAF Programs, and STEM Home Learning. The company also partners with Purple Mash and Python in Pieces from 2Simple to support school offerings. Each ComputerXplorers business in the UK is independently owned and operated, with a comprehensive Policy Pack provided to all franchisees. The franchise model enables coverage across the UK in the South, South West, Midlands, London area, North of England, Scotland, and Wales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CXA App Academy: A bespoke programme launched in partnership with AppShed, teaching students how to build their own apps, covering graphic design, user interface design, and coding. Available as PPA cover, after school clubs, and summer holiday camps, aligned with national curriculums in England, Scotland, and Wales.

Products and services

• After School Computing Clubs Enrichment computing clubs run at schools providing engaging technology and computing education for children as a paid enrichment offering purchased by schools or parents.
• Holiday Workshops Computing camps for kids during school holidays, offering hands-on technology activities such as coding, robotics, and digital art for parents to book.
• Computing PPA Cover Specialist computing classes providing PPA cover for primary schools, including full coverage of the Primary Computing Curriculum for KS1 and KS2, programming and coding lessons, digital literacy skills, and e-safety guidance.
• Online Live Computing Classes Live virtual computing classes delivered online for children, complementing face-to-face offerings and enabling remote participation by families.
• Pre-Schools and Nurseries Program Regular technology classes for pre-school children aligned with the EYFS curriculum, including podcasting, digital photography, programming, robotics, and digital microscopes, delivered to nurseries and pre-schools.
• SEN Computing Classes Specialized computing classes designed for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, with adapted delivery managed by the in-house SENCO.
• Academy (Weekend Computing Sessions) Weekend academy sessions providing in-depth technology and computing education for children, marketed to parents as a recurring enrichment option.
• STEM Workshops and Theme Days Full-day or half-day STEM workshops for primary schools, designed to integrate with school topics or support curriculum themes, Science Week, and Gifted and Talented programs.
• CXA App Academy Bespoke eight-week program teaching students how to build their own apps, covering graphic design, user interface design, and coding; delivered in partnership with AppShed and includes a free annual AppShed license.
• Curriculum Support Computing curriculum support service sold to schools to enhance traditional education delivery and align with the UK Primary Computing Curriculum.
• HAF Programs Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programs providing enriching computing activities for children during school holidays, often coordinated with UK local authorities.
• STEM Home Learning Home education networks providing structured STEM learning resources and support for families pursuing home education for their children.
• Community Computing Workshops Computing workshops delivered at community events, festivals, and museums featuring coding, robotics, 3D printing, Minecraft, film-making, and engineering activities for families and children.

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Microsoft Partners In LearningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComputerXplorers participated in the Programming for Primaries awareness week initiative, where ComputerXplorers teachers delivered coding and programming workshops for children and CPD sessions for teachers to help them prepare for the new computing curriculum introduced by the Department for Education.
• Department for EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComputerXplorers is working in collaboration with local authorities on behalf of the Department for Education to create enriching programs of activities and events ranging from robotics to designing computer games, stop motion animation, and creating mobile apps, including events where the whole family can get involved delivered online and virtually.
• AppShedcoreTechnology or IntegrationComputerXplorers partnered with AppShed to launch CXA App Academy - a bespoke eight-week program teaching students how to build their own apps covering graphic design, user interface design, and coding. The package includes a free annual license to AppShed worth up to £380 per year. Lessons are aligned with national curriculums in England, Scotland, and Wales.
• 2SimplecoreTechnology or IntegrationComputerXplorers partnered with 2Simple to use Purple Mash and Python in Pieces to support offerings with schools. Purple Mash is a whole curricular resource used in over 7,500 schools worldwide. Python in Pieces helps transition students from block coding taught in primary schools to text-based Python coding taught in secondary schools.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Code Club (Raspberry Pi Foundation): Free, volunteer-led coding clubs for children, often hosted in schools and libraries across the UK. A meaningful free substitute that competes with ComputerXplorers' after-school clubs and PPA cover offerings.
• Tynker: Online self-paced coding platform for children used in schools and at home, competing with ComputerXplorers' online live classes and curriculum-support products on convenience and price.

Regional players

• Kidoodle.AI / Engineering For Kids: STEM enrichment franchise focused on engineering and technology for children, primarily US-based; comparable franchise-based delivery model but geographically distinct from ComputerXplorers' UK core.

Direct peers

• iD Tech: US-headquartered tech camp and after-school programme operator for kids and teens, comparable in product (camps, clubs, online instruction) and customer segment to ComputerXplorers, particularly for international benchmarking.
• Code Ninjas: Franchise-based children's coding education network with after-school programmes, camps, and curriculum similar in structure and target market to ComputerXplorers' franchise model.
• Fire Tech: UK-based STEM and technology education provider running courses, workshops, and camps for kids and teens, including coding and app development — directly comparable curriculum and delivery model to ComputerXplorers.
• FunTech: UK-based provider of tech and computing holiday camps, after-school clubs, and online courses for children, overlapping directly with ComputerXplorers' core UK offering and target age group.

Broad incumbents

• Raspberry Pi Foundation: Charity behind the Raspberry Pi computer and Code Club; provides free computing resources and curriculum widely adopted in UK primary schools, competing with ComputerXplorers at the curriculum and club level.
• STEM Learning: UK national STEM education charity and resource provider for schools, offering CPD, resources, and STEM programmes that overlap with ComputerXplorers' school-facing curriculum support and teacher training.

Others

• AppShed: App development platform used in ComputerXplorers' CXA App Academy; comparable because they sit in the same value chain and increasingly offer direct-to-school app-development curriculum that competes with the CXA programme.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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