What GORSE SCITT does

GORSE SCITT is a School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) provider based at Leeds Mathematics School, 105 Albion Street, Leeds, operating as part of The GORSE Academies Trust (TGAT). Founded around 2013, the organisation delivers school-centred Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programmes leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) across Primary, Secondary, and Post-16 phases, with placement schools in Leeds, Bradford, Hull and East Yorkshire. The curriculum is structured around an Intensive Training and Practice (ITaP) methodology, with subject sessions delivered by named education experts (including Tom Bennett on behaviour and Dylan Wiliam on formative assessment), and a PGCE with 60 master's credits is offered in partnership with the University of Sunderland.

The organisation monetises through tuition fees (£9,535 per year for full-time QTS+PGCE for the 2026-27 academic year) plus supplementary fees for Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) courses, Assessment Only QTS, and paid summer internships. Government bursaries (£5,000–£29,000) and scholarships (£22,000–£31,000) flow through to eligible trainees in priority subjects, and a Leeds Teaching School Hub extends the offering into Early Career Teacher (ECT) support and school-to-school professional development. The go-to-market motion is event-driven: information evenings, taster days, university careers fairs (University of Leeds, University of Bradford, University of Hull), social media, and applications through the Gov.uk teacher training portal, with application windows closing annually (e.g., 14 August 2026 for the 2026-27 cohort).

GORSE SCITT holds an Ofsted Outstanding rating across Overall Effectiveness, Quality of Education, and Leadership and Management (February 2023 inspection) and has trained over 2,000 teachers across a decade. The September 2024 move to a new central Leeds City Centre training facility, October 2024 product expansion (Primary with SEND, Primary Part-Time, Secondary English with Drama), and February 2026 internship programme launch indicate ongoing reinvestment in the delivery platform. Headcount is reported at 501–1,000, though this likely overlaps materially with broader TGAT trust operations rather than reflecting direct SCITT payroll.

Name

GORSE SCITT

Legal name

GORSE SCITT

Website

https://gorsescitt.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

GORSE SCITT is a UK-based School Centred Initial Teacher Training provider, part of The GORSE Academies Trust, delivering Ofsted Outstanding QTS programmes with PGCE across Primary, Secondary and Post-16 phases via school placements in Leeds, Bradford, Hull and East Yorkshire.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Teacher Training / Initial Teacher Training

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Teacher Education Universities (Licensure & M.Ed.) (EDAHALAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Train-the-Trainer & Instructor Enablement Services (BPAEANAL)

Keywords

• Initial teacher training
• Qualified Teacher Status
• PGCE programmes
• School-centred training
• Teacher training placement

Headquarters

HQ city

Morley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: GORSE SCITT charges tuition fees for its Initial Teacher Training QTS courses. Full-time one-year courses including PGCE with 60 masters credits cost £9,535 for academic year 2026-27. Part-time primary course also costs £9,535.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GORSE SCITT delivers School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) programmes that prepare aspiring teachers for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) across Primary, Secondary, and Post-16 phases. Trainees can also earn a PGCE with 60 masters credits through a partnership with the University of Sunderland. Additional offerings include Subject Knowledge Enhancement courses, Assessment Only QTS route, and paid summer internships.

Product overview

GORSE SCITT offers a unified Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme for school-centred teacher training leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). The core offering is the SCITT programme available in Primary and Secondary phases across multiple locations. Trainees can add the PGCE qualification (60 masters credits via University of Sunderland) to their QTS. Additional modules include Subject Knowledge Enhancement courses, Assessment Only QTS pathway, and Paid Summer Internships. The Leeds Teaching School Hub provides ongoing professional development support. The programme is structured around Intensive Training and Practice (ITaP) sessions and school placements across partner schools in Leeds, Bradford, Hull, and East Yorkshire.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Programme School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) programme that prepares trainees for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), covering Primary, Secondary, and Post-16 phases across Leeds, Bradford, Hull, and East Yorkshire. Designed for graduates and career changers seeking to become qualified teachers.
• PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) Postgraduate Certificate in Education offered in partnership with the University of Sunderland, providing 60 masters credits alongside the QTS qualification for trainees seeking an additional postgraduate credential.
• Primary Courses Initial teacher training programmes for primary phase education, including full-time and part-time options, and Primary with SEND specialism. Designed for trainees aiming to teach children in primary schools.
• Secondary Courses Initial teacher training programmes for secondary phase education across various subject specialisms including Secondary English with Drama. Designed for trainees aiming to teach specific subjects in secondary schools.
• Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) Additional subject knowledge support courses for trainees needing to strengthen their foundation in specific subjects before or during their ITT programme. Aimed at prospective trainees whose subject knowledge needs bolstering prior to or during training.
• Assessment Only QTS Route for experienced teachers or unqualified teachers to gain Qualified Teacher Status through assessment without completing a full training programme. Designed for individuals already teaching in schools who need formal QTS accreditation.
• Paid Summer Internships Paid internship opportunities for prospective teacher training applicants to gain experience in educational settings before applying to ITT programmes. Designed for individuals considering a career in teaching.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2000 trainees trained in the last decade across Primary, Secondary and Post-16 phases
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• University of SunderlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for PGCE qualification. The University of Sunderland launches PGCE modules with engaging and interactive sessions exploring action research. Provides support for trainees completing PGCE assignments with dedicated university tutors.
• GORSE Academy TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGORSE SCITT is part of GORSE Academy Trust. Subject training delivered by key leaders from across the GORSE Academy Trust. Trainees placed in trust schools and partner schools across the region.
• Partner Schools (Leeds, Bradford, Hull, East Yorkshire)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of high-performing schools selected with the same rigour as curriculum design. Quality, consistency and clarity ubiquitous in every aspect. Provides placement opportunities for trainees across Primary, Secondary and Post-16 phases.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ark Teacher Training: School-based initial teacher training programme operated by Ark, a multi-academy trust, offering salaried and unsalaried training routes. Comparable to GORSE SCITT as a trust-affiliated, school-led ITT provider competing for the same trainee pool.
• Teach First: One of the largest UK teacher training providers, running a leadership-focused ITT programme targeting graduates into low-income schools. Comparable to GORSE SCITT as a major national ITT competitor with strong employer brand.
• Northern Lights SCITT: Yorkshire-based SCITT delivering primary and secondary initial teacher training through school partnerships. Directly comparable to GORSE SCITT in trainee audience, curriculum model, and regional catchment.
• Red Kite Teacher Training: School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) provider operating across Yorkshire, offering a similar school-led QTS/PGCE model with placement partnerships. Compares directly to GORSE SCITT in geography, structure, and target trainee.
• Oasis Teacher Training: School-led teacher training programmes delivered through Oasis Community Learning's multi-academy trust network. Comparable to GORSE SCITT as a trust-based school-centred ITT provider.
• White Horse Federation ITT: Multi-academy trust operating its own school-based ITT programmes (School Direct and SCITT-equivalent). Comparable to GORSE SCITT as a trust-led teacher training provider using internal school expertise and partnerships.

Regional players

• Bradford College: Further and higher education provider in Bradford offering teacher training and education-related programmes. Regional peer overlapping with GORSE SCITT's placement catchment and competing for the same local trainee pool.
• Sussex Schools Alliance SCITT: South East-based SCITT offering school-led QTS training with PGCE accreditation. Comparable SCITT model focused on regional school partnerships, but operating in a different UK geography.

Others

• University of Sunderland: GORSE SCITT's PGCE partner and simultaneously a competitor delivering its own university-led PGCE programmes. Relevant both as a delivery partner and as an incumbent ITT provider in the UK higher education market.

Broad incumbents

• University of Leeds School of Education: University-led PGCE and teacher training programmes serving Leeds and West Yorkshire. A direct competitor for the same aspiring teacher applicant pool, operating through a university accreditation model rather than GORSE SCITT's SCITT model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/gorsescitt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gorse-scitt-leeds

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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