Woodhouse College

Name

Woodhouse College

Legal name

Frontier Learning Trust

Website

https://woodhouse.ac.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Woodhouse College is a government-funded sixth form college in Finchley, London, operated by the Frontier Learning Trust, delivering A-level education to over 750 Year 12 entrants annually with a focus on academic excellence and Oxbridge/medical school progression.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sixth Form / A Level Education

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)

Keywords

• Sixth form education
• A level programs
• Post-16 education
• College admissions
• University preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

London

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, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government-funded education: Woodhouse College is a government-funded sixth form college. Education is free to UK citizens or those with right to remain in the UK. EU/EEA/Swiss citizens with Settled or Pre-Settled Status also qualify for free education. Revenue comes from ESFA (Education and Skills Funding Agency) government funding. A refundable £50 textbook deposit is collected.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Woodhouse College is a government-funded Sixth Form College delivering full-time A Level education to 16-18 year old students across 20+ subjects. It operates from a single campus in Finchley, north London, enrolling over 750 new Year 12 students annually, and supplements core A Level courses with specialist academies (Oxbridge Academy, Medicine Academy), enrichment programmes (Woodhouse Plus, Skills to Thrive), and university/careers support services. Education is provided free of charge to eligible UK residents, with a refundable £50 textbook deposit.

Product overview

Woodhouse College is a Sixth Form College providing full-time A Level education under the Frontier Learning Trust. The core offering consists of 20+ A Level courses (Art & Design, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Drama & Theatre, Economics, English Language, English Literature, French, Further Mathematics, Geography, German, History, Law, Mathematics, Music, Music Technology, Philosophy) supported by enrichment programmes including the Oxbridge Academy, Medicine Academy, Woodhouse Plus, Extended Project Qualification, Skills to Thrive, Speakers' Corner, Student Leadership, Trips and Visits, Careers Support, and University Support. The college also provides administrative services through an Online Application Portal, Parent Dashboard, Cashless Catering System, Exam Retakes, and an Alumni Network. These offerings function as an integrated educational ecosystem where A Level courses serve as the primary product, supported by supplementary programmes that enhance student university preparation and personal development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• A Level Courses

Quantifiable outcome

• 82% A*-B grades achieved in 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Integration26 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Frontier Learning TrustcoreOthersFrontier Learning Trust is the multi-academy trust that operates Woodhouse College. The trust is the legal entity responsible for the college's governance and operations. Company Registration Number: 12935907.
• Imperial College LondonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImperial College London collaborates with the college to track, monitor, report on and evaluate Mathematics School applicants, students, activities and marketing activities. Data is shared to assess impact of the Imperial Maths School and broader University Maths Schools programme in England.
• University Maths Schools Network (U Maths)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerU Maths is a charity registered in England and Wales (number 1207125). Data is shared with this network in a format ensuring data subjects are not easily identifiable, including statistical information (attainment, progression) and demographic details (gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status) to assess impact of the University Maths Schools programme.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• City of London School: Selective independent day school in central London with outstanding A-level results and large numbers of Oxbridge offers annually. Comparable to Woodhouse on London location and Oxbridge-focused outcomes, but operates on a fee-paying, independent model.
• Westminster School: One of England's leading independent schools in central London with extremely high A-level attainment and Oxbridge progression. Overlaps with Woodhouse on the A-level curriculum and Oxbridge/medicine pipeline, but serves a different (independent/fee-paying) segment.

Direct peers

• Esher College: A-level-focused state sixth form college in Surrey with a strong record of high grades and selective university placements. Directly comparable to Woodhouse on academic sixth-form mission and ESFA-funded operating model.
• Brampton Manor Academy: State secondary school in east London renowned for sending very large numbers of students to Oxbridge and other top universities. Comparable to Woodhouse on London location, state funding, and exceptional university-progression outcomes for ambitious students.
• Peter Symonds College: One of the UK's largest state-funded sixth form colleges, based in Winchester, with a long-established reputation for outstanding A-level results and university progression. Closely comparable to Woodhouse on scale, public funding, and academic selectivity.
• The Henrietta Barnett School: Highly selective state grammar school in north London with consistently outstanding A-level results and Oxbridge progression. Comparable to Woodhouse on north London catchment, academic selectivity, and emphasis on top-university preparation.
• Hills Road Sixth Form College: A high-performing state-funded sixth form college in Cambridge consistently ranked among England's top A-level providers with strong Oxbridge progression. Directly comparable to Woodhouse on mission (A-level-only sixth form), funding model (ESFA), and student outcomes focus.
• Reigate College: High-performing state-funded sixth form college in Surrey with strong A-level results and university progression. Comparable to Woodhouse on single-focus A-level delivery, public funding model, and emphasis on academic stretch.
• Long Road Sixth Form College: State-funded sixth form college in Cambridge with strong A-level results and Oxbridge progression. Directly comparable to Woodhouse on sixth-form-only mission, ESFA funding model, and Cambridge-region (note: Cambridge UK, not Cambridge curriculum) academic positioning.
• Barton Peveril Sixth Form College: Large state-funded sixth form college in Hampshire consistently delivering high A-level outcomes and significant Oxbridge/Russell Group progression. Directly comparable to Woodhouse as a high-volume, high-attainment state sixth form.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@WoodhouseCol
• Facebookfacebook.com/WoodhouseCollege
• Instagraminstagram.com/woodhousecol
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/woodhouse-college

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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