Haileybury

What Haileybury does

Haileybury is a private, registered charity (charity number 310013) operating a co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged 11 to 18, located on a 500-acre estate in Hertfordshire approximately 20 miles north of London. Founded in 1862, the school serves approximately 900 pupils through Lower School, Removes, Middles and Fifths, Pre-Diploma, and Sixth Form, offering A Level, IB, and (i)GCSE qualifications. The core product is delivered on a 500-acre campus that combines historic buildings, the largest quad in the UK, a STEM Research Centre, the Haileybury SciTech building, a 25-metre indoor heated pool, and extensive sports and co-curricular facilities; academic delivery is supported by a designated Google for Education Reference School technology stack with associated AI-integrated learning tools. The business model is fundamentally tuition-driven (day and boarding fees, publicly listed on the school website), supplemented by ancillary recurring revenue from the Haileybury Swim Academy (which charges £10 per 30-minute class plus a £10 joining fee per child) and the International Summer School programme, with offsetting scholarship and bursary commitments. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via UK and international admissions, open days, virtual tours, and a Haileybury Association alumni network, with the school holding memberships in HMC, ISC, and IB World School frameworks and an ISI 'Excellent in all areas' inspection rating confirmed in October 2025.

Name

Haileybury

Legal name

Haileybury

Website

https://haileybury.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1862

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Haileybury is a registered charity operating a co-educational boarding and day school for approximately 900 pupils aged 11-18 on a 500-acre Hertfordshire campus, delivering A Level, IB, and (i)GCSE programmes with ancillary Swim Academy and International Summer School revenue streams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Education (Boarding and Day School)

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

University-Led Summer/Winter Schools (Credit/Non-Credit) (EDAIAIAA)

Keywords

• Independent boarding school
• Day school education
• A Level IB programme
• Swim academy lessons
• Summer school English

Headquarters

HQ city

Hertford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Academic Tuition Fees: Day and boarding school fees for pupils aged 11-18 across Lower School, Removes, Middles and Fifths, and Sixth Form. Fees published on school website.
2. Swim Academy: Swimming lessons for children and adults using 25-metre indoor heated pool. Lessons follow Swim England Learn to Swim Framework.
3. International Summer School: Summer programmes for international pupils to sharpen English skills and participate in activities
4. Scholarships and Bursaries: Financial support programmes for pupils - scholarships for academic excellence and bursaries for financial need

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Haileybury is a co-educational independent boarding and day school for pupils aged 11-18, delivering A Level, IB, and (i)GCSE qualifications across Lower School, Removes, Middles and Fifths, Pre-Diploma, and Sixth Form. The core academic offering is supplemented by boarding and wellbeing services, a Swim Academy, an International Summer School, and an extensive co-curricular programme, all delivered on a 500-acre Hertfordshire campus. As a registered charity, the school is funded primarily by tuition fees and reinvests into its educational mission.

Product overview

Haileybury operates as a co-educational Independent Day and Boarding School offering a unified educational service for pupils aged 11 to 18. The core academic programme spans Lower School through Sixth Form, delivering A Level, IB, and (i)GCSE qualifications. The portfolio includes supplementary services such as the Swim Academy (swimming lessons using the Swim England framework), International Summer School programmes, and online portal access for parents and pupils. Boarding and wellbeing services, along with co-curricular activities in sport, drama, music, and outdoor adventures, complement the academic offering. The school is situated on a 500-acre Hertfordshire campus and has received recognition including Boarding School of the Year 2024 by Tes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Haileybury Education Group: The educational group associated with Haileybury school
• Haileybury Swim Academy
• Haileybury International Summer School

Products and services

• Haileybury Academic Programme Comprehensive co-educational day and boarding school education for pupils aged 11-18, spanning Lower School (Years 7 and 8), Removes (Year 9), Middles and Fifths (Years 10 and 11), Pre-Diploma, and Sixth Form, with A Level, IB, and (i)GCSE qualifications. Delivered on a 500-acre Hertfordshire campus with around 900 pupils.
• Haileybury Swim Academy Swimming lessons programme using Haileybury's 25-metre indoor heated pool and following the Swim England Learn to Swim Framework. Offers Pre-School, Stages 1-7, Adult and Baby, Adult Beginner, Adult Improver, and Adult Advanced classes for children from 4 months through to adults. Priced at £10 per 30-minute class with a £10 joining fee, billed monthly.
• International Summer School Annual summer programmes designed for international pupils to sharpen English skills and engage in activities, with 2026 courses offered.
• Boarding and Wellbeing Services Comprehensive pastoral care service including day and boarding options, boarding houses, health and wellbeing support, spiritual life, and a dedicated Wellbeing Centre. Awarded Boarding School of the Year 2024 by Tes and certified by the Wellbeing Award for Schools.
• Co-Curricular Activities Extensive co-curricular programme for pupils covering Sport, Drama, Music, Outdoor Adventures, and Service and volunteering, supported by facilities including the STEM Research Centre.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Google for EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership with Google for Education. The school received a prominent delegation from Google led by Ben Gomes, Google's Chief Technologist for Learning and Sustainability. Haileybury has been designated as a Google Reference School and awarded the AI Quality Mark Gold for its trailblazing approach to digital and AI-integrated education.
• Classroom in the Clouds (CITC)minorOthersCharitable partnership with Nepalese charity Classroom in the Clouds. Haileybury pupils visited CITC's partner schools in Nepal during October half-term, gaining insight into lessons, culture and challenges surrounding girls' education. Representatives from CITC visited Haileybury campus.
• Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI)coreOthersRegulatory inspection body for independent schools. Haileybury has received 'Excellent' ratings in all areas from ISI inspections.
• International Baccalaureate (IB)coreTechnology or IntegrationIB World School offering the International Baccalaureate diploma programme. Listed in IB Schools league tables.
• HMC (Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference)coreOthersMembership association of leading independent schools. Haileybury is a member of HMC.
• ISC (Independent Schools Council)coreOthersMembership organisation for independent schools. Haileybury is a member.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Millfield School: Large co-educational independent boarding school in Somerset for ages 13-19 renowned for sport alongside academics. Millfield's broad co-curricular and sport-led proposition, as well as international summer programmes, closely mirrors Haileybury's offering.
• Stowe School: Co-educational independent boarding school in Buckinghamshire for pupils aged 13-18, set on a large historic estate. Stowe competes directly with Haileybury for UK and international full-boarding families and shares the historic-large-estate positioning.
• Wellington College: Co-educational independent boarding and day school in Berkshire serving pupils aged 13-18. Wellington is the most directly comparable UK independent school to Haileybury in terms of co-ed boarding model, full-boarding and day mix, scale (~1,000+ pupils), and emphasis on pastoral and co-curricular breadth.
• Marlborough College: Co-educational independent boarding and day school in Wiltshire for ages 13-18. Marlborough is a long-established peer of Haileybury in HMC membership and competes for similar full-boarding UK and international families at comparable fee points.
• Brighton College: Co-educational independent day and boarding school in East Sussex serving ages 3-18 with a strong focus on academic results and innovation. Brighton has invested heavily in digital and STEM facilities, making it a like-for-like competitor for premium UK and international families considering Haileybury.
• Charterhouse School: Co-educational independent boarding school in Surrey for ages 13-18, transitioning to full co-education. Charterhouse competes with Haileybury for the same UK and international full-boarding cohort and is similarly positioned in league tables and Tatler/Spear's rankings.
• Repton School: Co-educational independent boarding and day school in Derbyshire for pupils aged 13-18 with a long heritage and strong international intake. Repton is a comparable peer on co-ed boarding, heritage positioning, and international family recruitment.
• Oundle School: Co-educational independent boarding and day school in Northamptonshire for pupils aged 11-18 with strong STEM and engineering focus. Oundle is directly comparable on co-ed boarding, age range (11-18), and STEM specialism, competing with Haileybury for STEM-oriented premium families.
• Shrewsbury School: Co-educational independent boarding and day school in Shropshire for ages 13-18 with a historic estate and strong academic reputation. Shrewsbury competes with Haileybury on heritage positioning, co-ed full boarding, and similar fee points.
• Cranleigh School: Co-educational independent boarding and day school in Surrey for ages 13-18 with a strong co-curricular programme and international summer school. Cranleigh is comparable on co-ed boarding, international summer programmes, and competition for South-East UK families.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/HaileyburyUK
• Facebookfacebook.com/HaileyburyUK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/haileybury-uk
• Instagraminstagram.com/haileyburyuk
• Xx.com/HaileyburyUK

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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