Boundary Oak School

What Boundary Oak School does

Boundary Oak School is a private, co-educational independent day and boarding school located on a 30-acre woodland campus in Fareham, Hampshire, within the South Downs National Park. Founded in 1918 and currently operated by QV Education Limited (a subsidiary of the Globeducate Schools Group since 2023), the school delivers continuous education from ages 2 to 16 across four integrated phases: Early Years (Little Acorns Pre-School and Reception, ages 2-4), Junior School (Pre-Prep and Prep, ages 5-11), Senior School (Years 7-11, ages 11-16), and Boarding (ages 10-16). Academic provision follows the National Curriculum and GCSE/IGCSE programmes with over 15 subject options, supplemented by an enrichment programme of more than 100 clubs, weekly forest school sessions, five hours of sport per week, and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

Revenue is generated primarily through subscription-based termly tuition fees, structured by year group and domicile. Day fees range from £3,967 per term (Reception, ex-VAT) to £6,600 per term (Years 10-11, ex-VAT), while boarding options include flexi boarding at £55 per night, weekly boarding, and full boarding up to £4,467 per term for international pupils. Pre-school operates on a pay-as-you-go session basis (£30-£80), and a residential Summer Camp priced at £975 per week represents a one-time revenue extension delivered via partnership with Polaris Outdoor.

The school's go-to-market is a direct sales-led admissions model with no intermediaries: prospective families engage through the Finalsite-powered website, virtual tours, open events (School in Action Mornings, Experience Mornings), personalised visits with the Headmistress, and a five-step admissions funnel. Technology infrastructure is built on standard platforms including Finalsite for website/parent portal, School Fee Plan for payments, and Unifrog for careers guidance. The school targets domestic Hampshire families, UK military families (with CEA funding acceptance), and international pupils (with EAL support and Anglia English Exams), and operates as part of the Globeducate network spanning 65+ schools in 11 countries.

Name

Boundary Oak School

Legal name

Boundary Oak School

Website

https://boundaryoakschool.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1918

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Boundary Oak School is a private co-educational day and boarding school in Hampshire, UK, delivering education for ages 2 to 16 under the Globeducate group via subscription termly fees ranging £3,967-£6,600 plus boarding premiums, with a 350-pupil single-campus model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Boarding Schools (EDAJABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA), Full-Day Nursery Programs (EDACACAD)

Keywords

• Independent day school
• Boarding school education
• Pre-school education
• GCSE preparation
• Outdoor learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Fareham

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, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Day Tuition Fees: Academic fees charged per term for day pupils across Reception to Year 11, with pricing varying by year group from £3,967 to £6,600 per term (ex. VAT).
2. Boarding Fees: Weekly boarding, flexi boarding, and full boarding options for UK and international boarders aged 10-16, ranging from £55 per night for flexi to £4,467 per term for international full boarding.
3. Pre-School Fees: Session-based fees for Little Acorns Pre-School for children aged 2 years 9 months to 4, with all-day (£80), morning (£50), and afternoon (£30) sessions. Early Years Entitlement funding accepted.
4. Summer Camp: Residential summer camp for children aged 12-18 delivered by Polaris Outdoor, priced at £975 for one week including all meals, accommodation, activities, and airport transfers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Boundary Oak School is a co-educational independent day and boarding school providing education for pupils aged 2-16. The school delivers a unified academic programme from Little Acorns Pre-School through Reception, Junior School (Years 1-6), and Senior School (Years 7-11) with GCSE/IGCSE options, complemented by boarding facilities (full, weekly, and flexi) and over 100 after-school clubs and enrichment activities.

Product overview

Boundary Oak School is a co-educational independent day and boarding school offering a holistic education from ages 2 to 16. The school provides a unified educational programme structured into four key phases: Early Years (Little Acorns Pre-School and Reception, ages 2-4), Junior School (Pre-Prep and Prep, ages 5-11), Senior School (Years 7-11, ages 11-16), and Boarding (ages 10-16). The core academic provision is supplemented by extensive enrichment programmes including over 100 clubs, outdoor learning across 30 acres of woodland, and specialist teaching in sports, arts, music, and STEAM. The school also offers a Summer Camp through partnership with Polaris Outdoor, an EAL programme for international pupils, and a scholarship programme. Boundary Oak is a member of the Globeducate international education group, which connects it to 65+ schools across 11 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Little Acorn's Pre-School: A joyous, caring, and homely Pre-School for children ages 2 years 9 months (rising 3s) to 4, part of Boundary Oak School's Early Years provision.

Products and services

• Little Acorns Pre-School Joyful, caring, homely Pre-School for children aged 2 years 9 months to 4, following the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum with play-based learning, specialist teaching in French, PE, music, and weekly forest school. Sessions available all day (£80), morning (£50), or afternoon (£30), with Early Years Entitlement funding accepted.
• Junior School (Pre-Prep and Prep) Independent day school education for pupils aged 5-11, comprising Pre-Prep (Years 1-3) and Prep (Years 4-6), following the National Curriculum adapted for primary education with specialist subject teaching, extensive co-curricular activities, and outdoor learning integrated throughout. Termly fees range from £3,967 (Reception) to £5,992 (Year 6) ex. VAT.
• Senior School (Years 7-11) Secondary education for ages 11-16, offering GCSE and IGCSE programmes with over 15 subject options, comprehensive co-curricular programme including Duke of Edinburgh's Award, careers guidance via Unifrog, and preparation for onward destinations to leading sixth form colleges. Termly fees £6,175-£6,600 ex. VAT.
• Boarding Programme Boarding facilities for pupils aged 10-16, offering full boarding (£3,725-£4,467 per term), weekly boarding (£2,825 per term), and flexi boarding (£55 per night) for UK and international pupils. Includes 24/7 boarding staff, weekend activity programmes, modern facilities with kitchen, library, computer room, and senior common room.
• Summer Camp

Quantifiable outcome

• 35% of pupils secured Grade 7 or higher (A/A*) in GCSE results in 2025
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GlobeducatecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Boundary Oak joined Globeducate in 2023, one of the world's leading K12 education groups with 65+ premium bilingual and international schools educating 40,000 pupils in 11 countries. Membership enhances provision through global events, international experiences, professional development, and connections with worldwide school network.
• WWFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobeducate partners with WWF to offer sustainability education through varied calendar of awareness-raising online and in-person events. Partnership impacts education of more than 40,000 young people annually across the Globeducate network.
• Eco-SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEco-Schools is the world's largest sustainability education programme. All Globeducate schools are committed to being certified Eco-Schools, participating in global environmental initiatives and events.
• World ChallengeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with World Challenge for two-week international expeditions with educational/ecology projects, open to Years 9-11 every two years after GCSE examinations.
• Polaris OutdoorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrusted adventure and survival specialist delivering residential summer camp for children aged 12-18 at Boundary Oak's 30-acre campus. Camp includes fire-making, shelter building, foraging, climbing, archery, and educational trips.
• UnifrogcoreTechnology or IntegrationHigh-quality careers platform providing assessments and guidance resources for Senior School pupils. Used for career exploration, subject selection, and destinations support.
• Southsea Beach CaféminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership for beach cleaning events. Over 100 Boundary Oak pupils and families participated in Big Beach Clean Up at Southsea Esplanade organized in partnership with Southsea Beach Café.
• MorrisbyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer assessment and guidance provider offering mentoring and coaching support for Senior School pupils through careers programme.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ACS International Schools: Network of international co-educational day schools in the UK and worldwide, including ACS Cobham. Closely comparable on international pupil mix, EAL provision, AEGIS accreditation, and premium international day-and-boarding positioning.
• St John's School, Leatherhead: Co-educational independent day and boarding school in Surrey for ages 3–18. Comparable on day-plus-boarding model, broad age coverage, UK independent mid-market positioning, and substantial co-curricular programme.
• Churcher's College: Independent co-educational day school in nearby Petersfield, Hampshire, serving pupils from 3–18. Closest geographic peer with overlapping feeder area, comparable fee tier, and similar day-school model with optional boarding historically.
• Ditcham Park School: Co-educational independent day school near Petersfield, Hampshire, for ages 2–16, set on a large rural estate. Directly comparable on age range, rural Hampshire campus, family-feel ethos, and day-school model with strong outdoor learning emphasis.
• Twyford School: Co-educational independent preparatory and senior school in Twyford, Hampshire, for ages 3–13 with a boarding house. Comparable on early-years through prep coverage, Hampshire geography, family-feel positioning, and broad co-curricular offering.
• Hampshire Collegiate School: Co-educational independent school in Romsey, Hampshire, covering Pre-School through Sixth Form with both day and boarding options. Directly comparable on age range, Hampshire catchment, day-plus-boarding model, and mid-market premium fee positioning.
• Myddelton College: Small co-educational independent day and boarding school in North Wales for ages 3–18. Comparable on small-school scale, day-plus-boarding model, mid-market premium fees, and emphasis on pastoral and outdoor education.

Regional players

• Bedales School: Steeped Hampshire independent co-educational day and boarding school for ages 3–18, with strong arts and outdoor learning traditions. Comparable rural Hampshire setting and holistic ethos, but serves a larger and more established pupil base at a higher fee tier.
• Ryde School: Co-educational independent day and boarding school on the Isle of Wight for ages 3–18 with strong international boarding intake. Comparable on the day-and-boarding mix, broad age range, and small-school family ethos, though geographically separate.

Broad incumbents

• TASIS The American School in England: Large international day and boarding school in Surrey serving ages 3–18 with a substantial international and EAL cohort. Comparable on international pupil pipeline, premium boarding fees, and Globeducate-style global positioning, but with broader curriculum (IB/American) and larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/boundaryoakschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/boundaryoakschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boundary-oak-school

Compliance13 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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