The Roundhill Academy

What The Roundhill Academy does

The Roundhill Academy is a state-funded secondary academy located at 997 Melton Road, Thurmaston, Leicester (LE4 8GQ), serving approximately 600-750 pupils aged 11-16 across Years 7-11, with a planned admission limit of 150 students per year group set by Leicestershire County Council. The school is part of the Bradgate Education Partnership Trust, an exempt charitable company limited by guarantee (company number 08168237) overseeing 19 schools across Leicestershire and operating under a Joint Secondary Schools Local Advisory Board with Wreake Valley Academy. It delivers a broad Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE) curriculum across 19+ optional subjects, supplemented by an English as an Additional Language programme (~20% of pupils), comprehensive SEND provision with inclusion rooms and external agency partnerships, a Gatsby-Benchmark-aligned careers programme, a Values Passport enrichment framework (Bronze/Silver/Gold), and extra-curricular sports clubs.

The school's revenue model is dominated by government per-pupil grants with no tuition fees charged; ancillary income is generated through a Caterlink-operated catering service (meal deals at £3.20 via the Arbor cashless system), facility hire (Main Hall up to 300 capacity, Sports Hall, Stoneley Field football pitches, and an FA-Certificated 3G pitch), and Pupil Premium/Free School Meals pass-through. Its technology backbone consists of off-the-shelf EdTech integrations — Arbor for student information and payments, Microsoft Office 365/Teams for remote learning, Accelerated Reader, MathsWatch, Educake, Linguascope, Unifrog, Memrise, Seneca, and Renaissance MyON — with no proprietary AI or machine-learning capabilities. Performance metrics in 2025 include an Attainment 8 score of 45.9 (up from 45.6 in 2024), 68.2% of pupils achieving 4+ in English and Maths GCSEs, and 99% of Year 11 leavers progressing to education or employment.

Name

The Roundhill Academy

Legal name

The Roundhill Academy

Website

https://roundhill.bepschools.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Roundhill Academy is a state-funded secondary academy in Thurmaston, Leicester, serving approximately 600-750 pupils aged 11-16 as part of the Bradgate Education Partnership Trust, funded by UK government per-pupil grants with ancillary catering and facility-hire income.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Instructional Delivery & Pedagogy (School-Led) (EDAJAFAB)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• State-funded academy
• GCSE curriculum
• SEND support services
• Careers education

Headquarters

HQ city

Thurcaston

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Education (Per-Pupil Funding): As a state-funded secondary academy, The Roundhill Academy receives government funding based on per-pupil enrollment numbers. This is the primary revenue stream supporting all educational operations.
2. Facility Hire and Lettings: The school generates income by hiring out its facilities including the Main Hall (up to 300 capacity), Sports Hall, Stoneley Field (football pitches), and a 3G rubber crumb pitch (FA Certificated, funded by FA and Premier League Facilities Fund). Hiring is managed via Lettings Manager Ian Harrison.
3. Catering Services: Caterlink provides school lunches with individual item pricing and daily meal deals at £3.20. Payment is made via the Arbor cashless system using student ID/lunch cards. Free School Meals are funded through government pupil premium and FSM schemes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Roundhill Academy is a UK state-funded secondary school located in Thurmaston, Leicester, delivering education for students aged 11–16 across Key Stage 3 (Years 7–8) and Key Stage 4 (Years 9–11, including GCSEs). It operates as an academy within the Bradgate Education Partnership Trust and provides a broad curriculum, SEND and EAL support, careers education, and enrichment programmes, alongside supplementary facility hire and school catering services.

Product overview

The Roundhill Academy is a smaller than average secondary school offering a comprehensive educational programme across Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9) and Key Stage 4 (GCSE). The school provides a broad curriculum including core subjects, languages (French), humanities, arts, technology, and PE, complemented by specialized support services including EAL provision (serving ~20% of students), comprehensive SEND support with interventions and inclusion rooms, and Pupil Premium/Free School Meals assistance. Enrichment is delivered through the Values Passport programme with Bronze/Silver/Gold tiers, extensive extra-curricular activities (sports clubs), and a Personal Development PSHE curriculum. The school operates the Arbor platform for student management including attendance, behavior tracking, cashless payments, and communication. Career guidance is provided through a Gatsby Benchmark-aligned programme with external advisor interviews, work experience, and employer engagement. Facility hire services are also available for the Main Hall, Sports Hall, and 3G pitches.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Secondary Education (Years 7–11) Full-time secondary education for pupils aged 11–16 covering Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE) curriculum, delivered on-site at the Thurmaston school. For parents/carers of children in the school's catchment applying through Leicestershire County Council admissions.
• Key Stage 3 Curriculum (Years 7–8) Broad Key Stage 3 curriculum delivered across core and foundation subjects for Year 7 and Year 8 pupils, underpinning progression into GCSE options.
• Key Stage 4 / GCSE Programme (Years 9–11) GCSE-level study programme for Year 9, 10 and 11 pupils across core and optional subjects, culminating in GCSE qualifications and progression routes.
• SEND Support Services Special Educational Needs and Disabilities support provision led by the SENDCo, including additional needs identification, EHCP coordination, and tailored learning support. For SEND pupils enrolled at the school.
• English as an Additional Language (EAL) Programme Dedicated English as an Additional Language provision to support pupils for whom English is not their first language, integrated within the mainstream curriculum.
• Careers Education Programme Structured careers education, information, advice and guidance programme mapped to the eight Gatsby Benchmarks, including employer encounters, further/higher education exposure, and use of the Unifrog destinations platform.
• Facility Hire (School Hall and Premises) Daily hire of the school hall and other school premises for community, sporting, and event use outside school operating hours. For local community groups, clubs, and event organisers.
• School Meals and Catering On-site school meals and catering service, including free school meals provision for eligible pupils and paid meals for others.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% of Year 11 students went on to education or employment in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bradgate Education Partnership (BEP) TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Roundhill Academy is part of Bradgate Education Partnership, an exempt charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales (company number 08168237). The trust has grown to 19 schools including 1 infant, 16 primary (2 with preschools), and 2 secondary schools (one includes sixth form and inclusion unit). The trust operates a unique autonomous model where schools are supported through collaboration and challenge, with Local Advisory Boards managing their own academies.
• Leicestershire County CouncilcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeicestershire County Council operates the coordinated admissions policy for schools in Leicestershire. Applications for places at The Roundhill Academy are submitted through the council's admissions webpage. The school participates fully in the Local Authority's co-ordinated policy for mid-term (in-year) applications and uses the council's appeals service for admission appeals.
• Leicester and Leicestershire Business and Schools Partnership (LLBSP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school is a member of the LLBSP Careers Hub, an external organisation that supports the development and strengthening of careers education strategy across the whole school. The school uses the 8 Gatsby Benchmarks as a foundation for its careers programme, and its effectiveness is reviewed by LLBSP and the Careers and Enterprise Company using Compass+.
• Bradgate Sixth FormminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMany Roundhill students go on to study at Bradgate Sixth Form, which is also part of the Bradgate Education Partnership Trust. The sixth form accepts applications from Roundhill students who wish to continue their education post-GCSE.
• Operation EncompassminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school participates in Operation Encompass, a national initiative providing a direct link between the school and local police force. This allows the school to be informed of domestic violence incidents affecting students, enabling better protection and targeted support.
• The Careers and Enterprise CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school's careers programme effectiveness is reviewed by the Careers and Enterprise Company using the Compass+ online evaluation tool. The school also has a recognised Enterprise Adviser working with them on a strategic level, connecting them to the business community.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Unifrog: Careers guidance platform used by Roundhill for KS4 students, providing structured destination tracking and employer engagement tooling. Comparable as a supplier of a key careers-education capability rather than as a peer school.
• Caterlink: School catering services provider supplying Roundhill's meal service and operating the cashless meal-deal payments. Indirect adjacency as a B2B supplier of a non-core school service.
• Arbor Education: Provider of the Arbor student information and payments platform used by Roundhill for attendance, behaviour tracking, and cashless catering. Relevant as an enabling technology vendor rather than a competitor.

Direct peers

• Cedar Mount Academy: UK state-funded secondary academy of broadly similar size operating within a multi-academy trust (Gatley Schools Trust), with comparable pupil demographics, KS3/KS4 curriculum, and per-pupil funding model. Closely aligned as a UK smaller-than-average secondary academy.
• Wreake Valley Academy: Sister secondary school within the same Bradgate Education Partnership Trust, sharing governance, the Joint Secondary Schools Local Advisory Board, and the same admissions geography in Leicestershire. It is the most directly comparable peer as it operates under identical trust structures with the same curriculum and pastoral model.
• The City Academy, Hackney: UK state secondary academy sponsored by a multi-academy trust (City of London Academies Trust), serving a similarly diverse urban intake with a comparable focus on inclusion, EAL support, and destination tracking. Same fundamental business model and funding structure.

Broad incumbents

• Harris Academy Merton: Secondary academy operated by Harris Federation, one of the largest UK multi-academy trusts; operates the same UK academy model but at significantly greater scale and with broader geographic reach than Roundhill.
• Ormiston Endeavour Academy: Secondary academy within the Ormiston Academies Trust, sharing the same UK state-academy funding model and curriculum framework but with the backing of a nationally scaled multi-academy trust network.

Emerging players

• Bradgate Sixth Form: Trust-affiliated post-16 provider within the same Bradgate Education Partnership that Roundhill students progress to. Not a direct competitor for 11-16 enrolments, but a tightly linked educational pathway partner shaping Roundhill's KS4 value proposition.

Regional players

• Leicester Grammar School: Independent fee-charging secondary school in the same Leicester region, competing for high-attaining pupils but operating on a fundamentally different funding model (tuition fees rather than per-pupil government funding).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/theroundhillac

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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