ROBERT MAY'S SCHOOL

What ROBERT MAY'S SCHOOL does

Robert May's School is a UK state-funded coeducational secondary school located in Odiham, Hampshire, founded in 1694. It serves students aged 11-16 across Years 7 through 11, delivering a curriculum oriented toward GCSE qualifications, with a stated extracurricular emphasis on STEM, music, and inclusion. The school operates from a 51-100 employee base of qualified teaching and support staff, and engages students in national programmes such as the Junior Maths Challenge, STEM Racing, and the BAE Systems Engineering Challenge.

Its core operational technology is a standard UK state-school stack: a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) for content delivery, Bromcom as the Management Information System (MIS) for student records and timetabling, the MCAS (My Child At School) app for parent communication, and a school-wide laptop programme supporting digital learning. Recent capability additions include a school-wide digital device roll-out, an Arete Partnership membership for inter-school competitions, an IQM Inclusive School Award, and a Vision 2027 strategic plan covering teaching quality, partnerships, and digital infrastructure.

The business model is non-commercial. The school is funded primarily through the UK National Funding Formula administered via Hampshire County Council, supplemented by modest parental contributions (e.g., for trips), partnerships with corporate sponsors such as BAE Systems, and possibly limited lettings. There is no fee-paying tuition, no private equity or venture capital backing, and no equity instrument. Revenue predictability is anchored in state per-pupil funding, with concentration risk on UK education policy rather than individual customers.

Name

ROBERT MAY'S SCHOOL

Legal name

Robert May's School

Website

https://rmays.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Robert May's School is a state-funded UK secondary school in Odiham, Hampshire, founded in 1694, serving students aged 11-16 preparing for GCSEs, with a 51-100 employee staff and digital learning infrastructure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

K–12 Digital Curriculum & Interactive Lessons (EDAGAEAA), Standards Alignment & Curriculum Mapping (State/National) (EDAJAFAD)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• GCSE curriculum
• SEND inclusion
• Duke of Edinburgh
• Extracurricular programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

Odiham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Education Funding: State-funded secondary school receiving core funding from the UK government for providing free education to students aged 11-16. Revenue is derived from the National Funding Formula for schools.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Robert May's School delivers comprehensive secondary education to students aged 11-16 (Years 7-11), covering Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 in preparation for GCSE examinations across core subjects, humanities, sciences, arts, and technical subjects. The school supplements classroom teaching with a digital learning ecosystem (VLE, Bromcom MIS, MCAS app), an extensive extracurricular programme (STEM Racing, Duke of Edinburgh Award at Bronze/Silver/Gold, music, drama, Model United Nations, sports), and dedicated careers, SEND/inclusion, and wellbeing support services.

Product overview

Robert May's School operates as a traditional secondary school offering a unified educational service centred on its GCSE curriculum programme. The school's product portfolio centres on its core secondary education service, supported by a digital ecosystem comprising the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), Bromcom MIS for student management, and the MCAS mobile app for parent communication. Additional educational offerings include the Duke of Edinburgh Award programme with Bronze, Silver, and Gold expeditions, the Laptops for Digital Learning programme, comprehensive SEND & Inclusion services, dedicated Careers and Work Experience guidance, and the STEM Racing programme competing in F1 in Schools challenges. The school also maintains an extensive extra-curricular activities programme spanning sports, music, drama, and Model United Nations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Secondary Education (GCSE Programme) Comprehensive secondary education for students aged 11-16 (Years 7-11), delivering the Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 curriculum in preparation for GCSE examinations across core, humanities, science, arts and technical subjects.
• Duke of Edinburgh Award Programme
• Careers and Work Experience Service
• SEND and Inclusion Services
• STEM Racing (F1 in Schools) Programme
• Community Lettings

Quantifiable outcome

• STEM Racing UK Champions 2026 and England Champions 2026 (team Atomic)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Anglia ToursminorOthersTour operator partner that provides guided tours for school trips, including the Year 9 History Krakow Trip. Anglia Tours supplied tour guides for the educational visit.
• Lord Wandsworth CollegeminorOthersVenue partner for Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award expeditions. Groups 1, 2, and 3 conduct their qualifying expeditions at Lord Wandsworth College.
• BAE SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBAE Systems runs the annual Engineering Challenge where Year 10 students participate in bridge-building and all-terrain vehicle design competitions. BAE Systems judges evaluate student engineering projects.
• Redbull RacingminorOthersTilly W, winner of the Girls into Motorsport trophy, was invited to spend a day at Redbull Racing with Hanna Schmitz, the principal strategy engineer, as part of the award.
• Silverstone Grand PrixminorOthersAs UK Champions, team Atomic received a private paddock and garage tour at the Silverstone GP in July, an experience valued at approximately £35,000 per person.
• Reigate Grammar SchoolminorOthersHost venue for the junior Model United Nations conference where RMS students competed and won multiple awards representing South Korea and France.
• Friends of RMS (FoRMS)minorOthersParent-teacher association that supports school activities. Funded the camera used by students on the Krakow trip to document their experiences.
• STEM Racing OrganisationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational competition organiser for F1 in Schools STEM Racing challenge. RMS teams have achieved UK Champions and World Finals qualification through this partnership.
• Arete PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership of schools that collaborates on music competitions, professional development, and shared educational initiatives. RMS participates in Arete Music Competition and other joint events.
• Partner Schools (Australia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing relationships with several schools in Australia, mentioned in context of international competition preparation.
• BromcomcoreTechnology or IntegrationParent and student portal platform providing digital communication, attendance tracking, and academic information management.
• EasyFundraisingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharitable giving platform through which supporters can raise donations for the school PTA when shopping online with participating retailers.
• Sustainability CentreminorOthersOutdoor education venue in the South Downs National Park used for Silver Duke of Edinburgh practice expeditions and outdoor skills training.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Priory School: Comprehensive state secondary school in Southampton, Hampshire. Comparable 11-16 state model with similar curriculum and extracurricular structure, representing another Hampshire state competitor for prospective families and staff talent.
• Reading School: Historic boys' grammar school founded in 1125, operating as a state-funded selective secondary in Berkshire. Comparable to Robert May's School in heritage depth (multi-century operation), state funding model, and emphasis on academic excellence and extracurricular breadth.
• Bohunt School: Hampshire state secondary school operating as part of the Bohunt Education Trust. Comparable comprehensive secondary model to Robert May's School, serving similar families within commutable distance in Hampshire and competing for the same student demographic.
• Amery Hill School: State secondary school located in Alton, Hampshire — the nearest town to Odiham. Operates the same comprehensive 11-16 state model as Robert May's School and directly competes for prospective families in the same east Hampshire catchment area.
• The Henrietta Barnett School: Top-ranked state-funded grammar school in Hampstead Garden Suburb, London. Comparable to Robert May's School in operating as a state school with strong academic outcomes, broad extracurricular provision (music, sport, STEM), and emphasis on character development and university preparation.
• Court Moor School: Comprehensive state secondary school located in Fleet, Hampshire. Closest geographic and operational peer to Robert May's School: similar size, similar Hampshire state-funded model serving a comparable middle-class catchment, competing for the same prospective Year 7 families in north Hampshire.
• Calthorpe Park School: State-funded comprehensive secondary school in Fleet, Hampshire. Operates the same model as Robert May's School (Hampshire state 11-16 comprehensive), targeting a similar catchment demographic and competing directly for admissions in the same north Hampshire corridor.
• Eggar's School: Comprehensive state secondary school in Alton, Hampshire. Closest geographic peer to RMS, serving the same Alton/Odiham east Hampshire corridor under the same Hampshire County Council funding framework, and competing for the same Year 7 intake each year.

Regional players

• Churcher's College: Independent co-educational day school in Petersfield, Hampshire. Operates within the same east Hampshire catchment as Robert May's School but on a fee-paying independent model, competing for the same high-attaining families seeking premium secondary education in the area.
• Lord Wandsworth College: Independent co-educational boarding and day school in Long Sutton, Hampshire. Listed as an active partnership venue for RMS Duke of Edinburgh expeditions. Comparable in geographic catchment but differs in funding model (fee-paying independent vs state-funded), serving a different socioeconomic segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/rmays_school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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