St Elizabeth's Centre

What St Elizabeth's Centre does

St Elizabeth's Centre is a UK charitable organisation (company limited by guarantee, charity no. 1176777) that delivers integrated education, residential care, and clinical services for children and adults with complex needs — particularly epilepsy, moderate to profound and multiple learning difficulties, autism, and other neurological conditions. Founded in 1903 and headquartered on a single campus in Much Hadham, Hertfordshire, it operates a Specialist School for ages 5–16, a Sixth Form (16–19), a Further Education College (19–25), seven separately Ofsted-registered children's homes, adult community learning, and supported living services in Bishop's Stortford, all under a 'Waking Day Curriculum' that combines academic, therapeutic, and care provision.

The organisation's clinical and operational technology stack centres on safety and monitoring for high-acuity learners: a bespoke night monitoring system for SUDEP (Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy) risk, seizure-tracking technology recording frequency/type/length, pulse-guard heart rate monitors, and on-site Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) therapy management supported by a formal partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital for neurology clinics. These are medical-device-grade instrumentation capabilities rather than software platforms.

Revenue is generated primarily through placement fees paid by UK local authorities and health commissioning groups for EHCP-backed specialist education and residential care placements, with secondary income from private funders, charity shop retail, fundraising, and events. The go-to-market is admissions-driven, relying on referrals from local authority social services, health commissioners, and family enquiries, complemented by open days and community events. Regulatory standing is strong: Ofsted Good across the School and Children's Homes, Good with Outstanding elements at the College, and CQC Good for both the Health Agency and the Domiciliary Care Agency.

Name

St Elizabeth's Centre

Legal name

St Elizabeth's Centre

Website

https://stelizabeths.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1903

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

St Elizabeth's Centre is a UK charity operating an integrated campus in Hertfordshire that delivers specialist education, residential care, and 24-hour health services for children and adults with complex needs including epilepsy, learning disabilities, and autism.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education and Complex Needs Care

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Educational Support Services (611710), Child Care Services (6244)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051)

akta.pro primary industry

Therapeutic/Behavioral & Residential Treatment K–12 Schools (EDAJABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pediatric Rehabilitation & Developmental Therapy Centers (PT/OT/SLP) (HLAFAJAL), Inclusive / Special-Needs Childcare Centers (EDACAAAH), Family/Caregiver Transition Training & Planning Support (EDAKANAL), Family Advocacy, Parent Training & Support Services (EDAJAKAK)

Keywords

• Special education services
• Residential care services
• Epilepsy specialist care
• Learning disability support
• Adult community learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Much Hadham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Education and Care Placements: Funding from local authorities and health commissioning groups for specialist education and residential care placements. All students must have an EHCP (Education and Health Care Plan) in place. Funding can also come from private funds.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St Elizabeth's Centre provides integrated specialist education, residential care, and 24-hour health and therapy services for children and adults with complex needs including epilepsy, moderate/severe learning difficulties, and profound and multiple learning difficulties. Operating from a single Hertfordshire campus since 1903, the Centre delivers a Specialist School (ages 5-16), Sixth Form (16-19), Further Education College (19-25), seven registered Children's Homes, Adult Community Learning, and Supported Living services through a 'Waking Day Curriculum' that combines academic, therapeutic, and care provision.

Product overview

St Elizabeth's Centre is an integrated care and education provider offering multiple specialist services across the lifespan of individuals with complex needs. The organisation comprises a Specialist School for children aged 5-16 with complex needs including epilepsy, a Sixth Form for students aged 16-19, a Further Education College for young people aged 19-25, seven registered Children's Homes for residential care, Adult Community Learning day services, and Supported Living in the Community. Core support services include Health & Therapy Services (nursing, physiotherapy, OT, speech therapy), Vocational Learning programmes (including The Drawing Room art project, Ashvale & The Orchard Project, Hidden Treasures Boutique charity shop, and Church Farm), and an Enterprise Shop. These services operate through a Waking Day Curriculum approach, integrating education, therapy, care, and vocational training within a Catholic ethos framework. All services are inspected separately by Ofsted and CQC, with the College rated Good with Outstanding elements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• St Elizabeth's School

Quantifiable outcome

• 52% of College learners have Epilepsy, 71% have Autism Spectrum Disorder - demonstrating specialization in complex co-occurring conditions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with lead professors from Great Ormond Street Hospital for on-site neurology clinics. Enables service users to receive and adjust treatment without attending hospital or external clinics. Members of the health team trained and certified in VNS therapy management.
• Hertfordshire Services for Young PeoplecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose working arrangements with Hertfordshire County Council's Services for Young People. Includes Information, Advice and Guidance Coordinator who provides 1:1 meetings with learners and works with families on transition planning. Services are Local Authority funded and free at point of access.
• Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA)minorOthersLocal RDA centre used for horse riding sessions as part of therapeutic activities for students.
• Westminster Diocese of Westminster Education ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic education oversight through Diocese. Instrument of Government approved by Diocese. Regular inspections of Catholic life and RE under Section 48. Caritas Westminster partnership for social teaching.
• Operation EncompasscoreOthersPolice and education early information safeguarding partnership. Head Teacher completed training. St Elizabeth's registered on police national system.
• Bishop's Stortford Rotary ClubminorOthersFunds day trips for students to places such as Paradise Wildlife Park, enhancing learning development and providing opportunities to experience learning outside of the classroom.
• Church FarmminorOthersOff-site work related learning activity where learners attend weekly to undertake vocational units, develop skills with tools, care for small animals, and learn horticulture.
• Ware LibraryminorOthersCommunity partner for learner volunteering. Projects have included organizing children's Lego club and maintaining library garden areas.
• St Joseph's and the English Martyrs (and other Parish Churches)minorOthersSister Parish relationships with multiple local Catholic parishes including St Joseph and the English Martyrs, St Richard of Chichester, Holy Cross Much Hadham, and others for Mass and faith activities.
• Hertfordshire County Council - LDD TeamcoreOthersAnna Drury from Herts County Council Services for Young People (LDD Team) serves as Careers Leader, providing careers information and guidance.
• City & GuildscoreOthersAccreditation partner for college pathways. Students work towards skills for working life, personal progress qualifications, and functional skills in English and Maths.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mencap: UK's largest learning-disability charity, operating residential homes, supported living, day services, and specialist education - a broad incumbent with significant overlap in adult supported-living services.
• National Autistic Society: Larger national charity providing specialist education (e.g., NAS schools), residential care, and adult services across the UK - a broader incumbent with overlapping capabilities but a wider portfolio than St Elizabeth's.

Direct peers

• Hft (Home Farm Trust): National charity supporting people with learning disabilities through supported living, residential care, and day services - directly comparable to St Elizabeth's adult community learning and supported living offering.
• The Disabilities Trust: Charity providing specialist residential, transitional, and community services for people with complex disabilities including acquired brain injury - overlapping in residential and rehabilitation service design.
• Prior's Court School: Independent specialist residential school for autistic young people with complex needs, providing integrated education, residential, and therapy services - highly comparable to St Elizabeth's specialist school + children's home model.
• Sense: National charity supporting people with complex disabilities (including deafblindness) through residential, day, and community services - comparable specialist provider for complex multi-disability populations.
• MacIntyre: UK charity providing education, residential care, and supported living for children and adults with learning disabilities - directly comparable integrated lifecycle service model.
• Young Epilepsy: UK charity providing specialist education, residential care, and health services for children and young people with epilepsy - the closest direct comparator to St Elizabeth's epilepsy specialism, with a comparable Lingfield-based integrated campus model.
• Ambitious about Autism (TreeHouse School): Operates specialist schools, college, and adult services for autistic learners with complex needs. Direct peer in the UK specialist SEN education and post-16 transition space.
• United Response: UK charity providing supported living, residential care, and day services for people with learning disabilities and complex needs - comparable in adult community-based service model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCv_b6vEC5a87osbZkiKq4xQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/stelizabethsepilepsycare
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-elizabeth's
• Instagraminstagram.com/stelizabeths_centre
• Xx.com/st_elizabeths

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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