The Bishop's School

What The Bishop's School does

The Bishop's School is a private K-12 educational institution operating under The Bishop's Education Society, a registered society headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra, India. Founded in 1864, it delivers ICSE-affiliated education from Nursery through Class 12 (ISC in higher secondary), serving students and families across Pune through three campuses: the flagship Camp campus (established 1864, boys-only at the school level, transitioning to co-educational from AY 2026-27), the Kalyaninagar campus (established 2003, co-ed), and the Undri campus (established 2006, co-ed). Boarding facilities are offered at the Camp campus, and the society also operates a Play Group/Play School sub-brand for early childhood education.

The school's core product is structured classroom education following the CISCE curriculum, supplemented by co-curricular programs including sports (boxing, football, basketball, swimming), scouts and guides, music, and arts. Its technology layer is modest: a Bishop's Online web portal and TBS Online mobile application (available on Android and iOS) enable students and parents to view ICSE/ISC examination results, access academic records, and receive school communications. The Camp campus alone spans 75 classrooms, 3 science laboratories, 2 libraries, and a 250-seat dining hall, with infrastructure that includes computer laboratories. Digital infrastructure is functional but does not include AI/ML or advanced personalization features.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition and academic fees, supplemented by transportation services (school buses on limited routes at all three campuses), boarding/hostel fees at the Camp campus, and one-time admission application fees. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via online admissions applications, with annual admission notices published on the school's website (thebishopsschool.org). Customer segments include K-12 students, parents/guardians, and boarding students. Marketing relies on the school's website, mobile apps, an active alumni network, and word-of-mouth referrals within the Pune community. No external investors, private equity, or public shareholders are involved; the institution is wholly operated by The Bishop's Education Society.

Name

The Bishop's School

Legal name

The Bishop's Education Society

Website

https://thebishopsschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1864

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Bishop's School is a Pune-based private K-12 institution operating three campuses (Camp, Kalyaninagar, Undri) under The Bishop's Education Society, delivering ICSE/ISC-affiliated education from Nursery through Class 12 to families in Pune, with boarding at the Camp campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Full-Day Nursery Programs (EDACACAD), Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• K-12 education
• ICSE curriculum
• Boarding school
• Private schooling
• Primary secondary education

Headquarters

HQ city

Pune

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: The primary revenue stream is tuition fees charged to students for academic instruction from Nursery through Class 12. Fees are structured by location and include charges for various academic services.
2. Transportation Services: School bus services are provided to students on a limited basis with seats allocated on a first-come-first-booking basis. Bus charges are levied as per rates prevalent in the current academic year.
3. Boarding/Hostel Fees: The Camp campus offers boarding facilities with boarders wearing House colour games shirts or 'Blues and greys' outside class hours. Boarders Night events are organized annually.
4. Admission Application Fees: One-time admission application fees charged when students apply for admission. Admission forms are available online from specified dates (e.g., 15th October 2025 for Nursery 2026-27).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Bishop's School provides comprehensive K-12 education following the ICSE and ISC curriculum from Nursery (Play Group) through Class 12 (Junior College) across three campus locations in Pune, India. The school offers day schooling as well as boarding facilities at the Camp campus, complemented by co-curricular programs in sports, music, scouts, and arts, and supported by digital portals for academic record access.

Product overview

The Bishop's Education Society operates a network of ICSE-affiliated schools in Pune, India. The portfolio consists of three campus locations: The Bishop's School Camp (the original 1864 campus - boys school with Co-Ed junior college), The Bishop's Co-Ed School Kalyaninagar (2003), and The Bishop's Co-Ed School Undri (2006), plus a Play School program. All campuses prepare students for ICSE (Class X) and ISC (Class XII) examinations conducted by the Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations. The school provides digital engagement through Bishop's Online web portal and TBS Online mobile applications for Android and iOS, enabling parents and students to access exam results, academic information, and school communications. A dedicated alumni portal serves former students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Bishop's School, Camp The original Bishop's School campus founded in 1864, located in the Pune Cantonment area. Operates as a boys school from Nursery to Class X with morning shift and afternoon shift for Nursery to Class 3; co-educational for Classes XI & XII. Offers boarding facilities with dining room seating 250. Infrastructure includes 75 classrooms, 3 science laboratories, 2 assembly halls, and 2 libraries.
• The Bishop's Co-Ed School, Kalyaninagar Co-educational campus founded in 2003, located at Plot No. 78, Yerawada Town Planning Scheme (near Pepsi Godown), Village Yerawada, Kalyani Nagar, Pune, approximately 6 km from Pune Railway Station. Offers Nursery to Class XII with morning shift and afternoon shift for Nursery to Class 3.
• The Bishop's Co-Ed School, Undri Co-educational campus founded in 2006, located at Ganesh Mandir, KAD-Nagar, Undri-Mohammadwadi Road, Undri, Pune, Maharashtra 411060, approximately 11 km from Pune Railway Station. Offers Nursery to Class XII with morning shift. Features a football turf inaugurated in 2024.
• The Bishop's Education Society Play School Preschool/playgroup program for young children offered at multiple Bishop's School locations (Camp and Kalyaninagar), providing early childhood education as an entry point into the Bishop's educational network.
• Bishop's Online Digital Portal Web-based digital platform for enrolled students and parents to access ICSE and ISC examination results, academic records, and school communications. Students login with their computer code number; parents add 'P' suffix to access the parent portal.
• TBS Online Mobile Application

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CISCE (Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations)coreOthersThe Bishop's School is affiliated to CISCE (Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations), New Delhi. Students are prepared for ICSE examinations (Class 10) and ISC examinations (Class 12). The Council is recognized by both houses of Parliament and has the assent of the President of India.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Doon School: Premier boys boarding school in Dehradun with over a century of heritage, strong academic reputation, and a national draw of premium families. Comparable as a heritage Indian boarding school with a similar brand and price tier.
• Pathways World School: Premium K-12 school network in Delhi-NCR offering international curricula and modern facilities. Comparable as a multi-campus premium school network targeting India's urban affluent segment.
• Cathedral and John Connon School: One of Mumbai's most prestigious ICSE-affiliated heritage K-12 schools with comparable traditional values, English-medium instruction, and strong co-curricular programs. Closest direct analog to Bishop's Camp in terms of brand heritage and ICSE positioning.
• Campion School Mumbai: ICSE boys school in Mumbai with a long-standing reputation and Jesuit heritage, serving a similar premium K-12 segment. Highly comparable to Bishop's Camp on curriculum (ICSE), traditional ethos, and parent demographics.
• The Shri Ram School: Premium K-12 chain in Delhi-NCR with multiple campuses and progressive pedagogy. Comparable as a multi-campus premium private school network targeting affluent urban Indian parents.
• Mayo College: Heritage boys boarding school in Ajmer, Rajasthan, founded in 1875 — comparable to Bishop's Camp in age, boarding model, and traditional Anglo-Indian values, though at a national level.
• Bombay Scottish School: ICSE-affiliated heritage school in Mumbai with a Christian foundation and elite parent base. Comparable to Bishop's on religious heritage, ICSE curriculum, and premium positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Delhi Public School (DPS) Society: One of India's largest K-12 chains with 200+ schools nationwide. While much larger and CBSE-affiliated, it competes for the same premium urban parent segment as Bishop's.
• Ryan International Group: Large multi-state K-12 chain with 150+ schools across India. Comparable in scale ambition to Bishop's, though targeting a broader mid-premium segment with CBSE/ICSE mix.

Regional players

• Symbiosis Schools: Pune-headquartered K-12 school network affiliated with the larger Symbiosis education brand. Direct regional competitor to Bishop's in the Pune market with modern infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/the.bishops.school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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