Bohunt Education Trust

What Bohunt Education Trust does

Bohunt Education Trust (BET) is a UK-based multi-academy trust (MAT) that operates ten non-fee paying state schools serving more than 12,500 students aged 4 to 18 across the South of England. Founded in 2014 from Bohunt School in Liphook, Hampshire, the trust has grown to span Hampshire, West Sussex, Berkshire, and Southsea/Portsmouth, comprising eight secondary schools, two primary schools, and two sixth forms, with the most recent additions being Bohunt Farnborough (January 2024) and Rusper Primary School (March 2025). The trust's core educational platform centres on the 'Project ERA' 1:1 iPad programme, which equips every student with an Apple iPad for classroom and home learning, supported by enrichment such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award and the annual BET Awards staff-recognition programme. State boarding is offered only at Steyning Grammar School, one of 29 state boarding schools in England, with modest boarding fees on top of free tuition. Governance is by a Board of Trustees; the trust is led by Trust Leader / CEO Neil Strowger, with a central leadership team covering Education, Improvement & Development, Primary, SEND, IT, Data, and curriculum subject directors.

Bohunt Education Trust generates revenue almost entirely from per-pupil government grants administered via the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), supplemented by small state-boarding fee income at Steyning Grammar School. There is no fee-paying tuition and no consumer pricing model; the go-to-market is direct enrollment of local families into geographically distributed schools via the standard UK state admissions process, and growth occurs through academy conversions of underperforming schools into the trust, supplemented by a joint-investment partnership with Wokingham Borough Council to build a new 300-place sixth form (Bohunt Wokingham Sixth Form) opening September 2026. Marketing is content-led through a corporate website, BET Bulletin newsletter, BETTER Times magazine, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook channels, and earned media including BBC South Today, Sussex Express, and TES coverage. The trust is accredited by Ofsted at multiple levels — Outstanding for Steyning Grammar School boarding and The Petersfield School, Expected Standard for Steyning and Costello, and 'On Track to Outstanding' for Bohunt Wokingham — and in 2026 was ranked the highest-performing large MAT in England (1st for Attainment 8, 2nd for Basics 5+ among the 20 largest MATs), and shortlisted for Best Multi-Academy Trust at the TES Schools Awards in both 2025 and 2026.

Name

Bohunt Education Trust

Legal name

Bohunt Education Trust

Website

https://bohunttrust.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Bohunt Education Trust is a UK multi-academy trust operating ten non-fee paying state schools serving over 12,500 students aged 4-18 across the South of England, delivering state-funded primary, secondary, and sixth-form education via its Project ERA 1:1 iPad learning programme and additional state-boarding provision at Steyning Grammar School.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Multi-Academy Trust Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Multi-academy trust
• State secondary education
• Primary school education
• Sixth form provision
• Character education

Headquarters

HQ city

Liphook

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Education Funding: As a MAT with state academies, BET receives per-pupil government funding through the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) for each student enrolled across its schools.
2. State Boarding Fees: Steyning Grammar School offers state boarding facilities with modest fees, providing free tuition with charges for boarding accommodation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bohunt Education Trust operates as a multi-academy trust (MAT) of non-fee paying state schools providing education to children aged 4–18 across ten schools in the South of England. The trust delivers primary, secondary and post-16 education through institutions such as Bohunt School Liphook, Bohunt Horsham, Steyning Grammar School, The Petersfield School and Bohunt Sixth Form, supplemented by the Project ERA 1:1 iPad digital learning programme and enrichment activities including Duke of Edinburgh. BET also offers state boarding provision at Steyning Grammar School with modest boarding fees on top of free tuition.

Product overview

Bohunt Education Trust operates as a multi-academy trust (MAT) offering a unified educational platform across its network of ten schools spanning the South of England. The portfolio includes secondary schools (Bohunt School Liphook, Bohunt Farnborough, Bohunt Horsham, Bohunt Wokingham, Bohunt School Worthing, The Costello School, Priory School, Steyning Grammar School, The Petersfield School), two sixth forms (Bohunt Sixth Form, Bohunt Wokingham Sixth Form launching 2026), and two primary schools (Rusper Primary School, Bohunt Horsham Primary). The trust is anchored by its Project ERA 1:1 iPad programme for digital learning, supplemented by enrichment offerings including the Duke of Edinburgh Award and the annual BET Awards. The trust serves over 12,500 students aged 4–18, united by the ethos 'enjoy respect achieve' and a shared vision of developing 'game-changers'.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Project ERA: Digital technology education and implementation programme that empowers each student to engage in learning using an iPad
• BET Awards
• BETTER Times
• BET at 10
• Ten Years, Ten Stories

Products and services

• Project ERA (1:1 iPad Programme) A digital technology education programme providing each student across BET with a 1:1 iPad for collaborative learning at school and at home, supporting classroom practice, creativity and independent study.
• Bohunt School (Liphook) The original founding school of the trust; a non-fee paying co-educational secondary school for students aged 11–18 rated Outstanding by Ofsted, with around 90% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths GCSE.
• Bohunt Sixth Form Ofsted-rated Outstanding sixth form in Liphook offering A Level and BTEC qualifications to students aged 16–18, with 46% of exams awarded A* or A in 2025 (nearly double the national average) and Oxbridge placements at Oxford and Cambridge.
• Bohunt Wokingham Sixth Form (BW6) A new sixth form in Arborfield opening September 2026 as a joint investment with Wokingham Borough Council, providing 300 additional post-16 places to expand educational provision in the south of the borough.
• The Costello School A non-fee paying co-educational secondary school in Basingstoke for students aged 11–18, judged by Ofsted to be meeting the Expected Standard in every area of inspection and recognised for its calm learning environment, strong culture and broad curriculum including outdoor learning.
• Bohunt Farnborough A non-fee paying co-educational secondary school in Farnborough recognised as one of the top 5% most improved schools in the UK, having moved 155 places in rankings and placed in the top 4% nationally for progress improvement since joining BET.
• Bohunt Horsham BET's first all-through school in Horsham, providing primary and secondary education for students aged 4–18, with 90% of students achieving grade 4+ in maths and 89% in English at GCSE.
• Steyning Grammar School The largest Church of England state school in England and one of only 29 state boarding schools, serving students aged 11–18 with free tuition and modest boarding fees; boarding provision rated Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted.
• Priory School (Southsea) A non-fee paying co-educational secondary school in Portsmouth that has been part of BET since 2014; its students were shortlisted among the top 11 from 120+ entries for The Economist Foundation's Leadership for Change Prize 2025.
• The Petersfield School An Ofsted-rated Outstanding non-fee paying co-educational secondary school in Petersfield, Hampshire; ranked thirteenth nationally in The Sunday Times Parent Power league tables for GCSE grades 7+.
• Bohunt Wokingham A non-fee paying co-educational secondary school in Arborfield, Reading that is on track to Outstanding following a December 2024 Ofsted ungraded inspection; 83% of students achieved Grade 4+ in English and Maths GCSE. A new sixth form (BW6) is being built on site.
• Bohunt School Worthing A non-fee paying co-educational secondary school in Worthing, BET's first brand new school, partnering with the University of Southampton Confucius Institute to host cultural programmes including Chinese New Year celebrations.
• Rusper Primary School A non-fee paying co-educational primary school in Horsham for students aged 4–11 that joined BET on 1 March 2025 as the trust's tenth school and second primary setting, retaining its community roots while gaining access to BET's educational approach.
• State Boarding at Steyning Grammar School State boarding provision at Steyning Grammar School offering free tuition with modest boarding fees for students aged 11–18, with boarding rated Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted.

Quantifiable outcome

• 46% A*/A grades at A Level (nearly double national average)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wokingham Borough CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024Joint investment to create Bohunt Wokingham Sixth Form (BW6) providing 300 additional post-16 places. Wokingham Borough Council is co-funding the construction of the new sixth form facility opening September 2026, expanding educational provision in the rural south of the borough.
• Little Barn Owls NurserycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAward-winning nursery group opened a Reggio Emilia-inspired setting on the Bohunt Horsham site. Provides early years education (ages 0-5) with forest and farm school provision. Connected to Atelier 21 Future School in Crawley, supporting a continuous child-centred learning journey.
• Whole EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Whole Education organisation dedicated to fostering networks of school leaders creating holistic educational environments. BET hosted a Learning Exchange welcoming MAT leaders to four BET schools, sharing practices around school improvement and curriculum development.
• Chinese Schools NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBET has established relationships with multiple Chinese schools including Changchun and Shenzhen High Schools attached to Northeast Normal University, schools in Nanjing, Dalian, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. Partnership facilitates cultural exchanges, teacher development programmes, student trips, and A Level teaching collaboration.
• Dipont Education GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShanghai-based education group facilitating BET's partnerships with Chinese educational institutions. Facilitated delegation visits from Northeast Normal University High Schools to BET schools to learn about teacher development and A Level provision.
• British Consulate (China)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeetings held during BET's China visit to explore ways to further British trade and strengthen UK-China educational relations.
• Department for EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDame Kate Dethridge, DBE, Regional Director for Schools in the South East, visited Bohunt Farnborough. The DfE oversees academy conversions and MAT operations, providing regulatory oversight and support for educational standards.
• Confucius Institute (University of Southampton)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with University of Southampton's Confucius Institute. Bohunt School Worthing collaborated to host Chinese New Year celebrations, furthering students' understanding of Chinese culture.
• North East Normal UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelegation from Affiliated High School of North East Normal University visited Bohunt School Liphook. Partnership focuses on teacher development, early career teacher training, and Sixth Form teaching methodologies.
• Kingfisher Schools TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecondary heads and leadership team from Kingfisher Schools Trust visited BET for two days of collaboration. Share best practices around culture, ethos, and trust operating models. Connection facilitated through National Institute of Teaching CEO Programme.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Ark Schools: National education charity running a large network of non-fee paying academies across England. Comparable to BET as a broader incumbent MAT pursuing academic excellence and a network expansion model, though at significantly larger scale.
• Harris Federation: One of the largest UK MATs, running primary and secondary academies mainly in London and the South East. Comparable to BET on South-East concentration, school improvement focus, and 1:1 device programmes in some schools.
• Outwood Grange Academies Trust: Large national MAT focused on school improvement in state secondary and primary schools. Comparable to BET on its data-driven school improvement model and conversion-led growth, though at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Ormiston Academies Trust: National MAT running a large portfolio of state secondary and primary academies. Comparable to BET in growth-by-acquisition model, non-fee paying model, and emphasis on school improvement metrics.
• Greenshaw Learning Trust: Large South-East England MAT running a mix of secondary, primary and all-through schools. Closely comparable to BET on geography, multi-phase school mix, and expansion-via-conversion model.
• The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT): One of the largest UK MATs by school count, operating primary and secondary state academies across multiple regions. Comparable to BET on scale, school mix and reliance on ESFA per-pupil funding.
• United Learning: One of the UK's largest MATs, mixing state and independent schools under a single trust. Comparable to BET in operating a multi-phase state school network with strong central curriculum and digital-learning infrastructure.
• The Thinking Schools Academy Trust: South-coast focused MAT running a mix of primary, secondary and all-through schools. Comparable to BET on geographic footprint (Hampshire/Kent), holistic ethos, and rapid conversion-led growth.
• Reach Academy Trust: UK multi-academy trust operating a network of state schools with a strong academic and character-education focus. Directly comparable to BET in mission, state-funding model, and emphasis on enrichment alongside academic rigour.

Emerging players

• Atelier 21 Future School: Small independent school in Crawley, West Sussex with a Reggio Emilia and future-skills focus, partnered with BET at the Bohunt Horsham site. Comparable as a child-centred, digitally-enabled learning model that aligns with BET's Project ERA ethos.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

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