The Buckingham Partnership SCITT

What The Buckingham Partnership SCITT does

The Buckingham Partnership SCITT (BPSCITT) is a private, school-centred Initial Teacher Training provider founded in 2013 and headquartered at the Royal Latin School in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom. It operates as a partnership between the Royal Latin School, Bath Spa University (which awards the PGCE academic component), and a network of more than 30 local schools across Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire, and Northamptonshire. The organisation delivers five distinct training routes — Assessment Only QTS (UK and International), Primary QTS with PGCE, Secondary QTS with PGCE, Salaried Courses for experienced school staff, and the Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship — combining weekly Wednesday training sessions at the Royal Latin School centre with four days per week in placement schools. Trainees earn Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and, in most routes, a PGCE accredited by Bath Spa University.

The business model is tuition-funded from individual trainees, with fees ranging from £3,100 (UK Assessment Only QTS) to £14,670 (Part-time QTS with PGCE). Salaried and apprenticeship routes generate no tuition revenue from the trainee, with costs covered by the employing school. The organisation does not charge for the Salaried QTS-only route and offers a Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship that is funded through the apprenticeship levy. Tax-free DfE bursaries of £5,000 to £29,000 are available in priority subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Computing, Languages, DT, Biology, Geography) and are paid monthly during the course. Go-to-market is sales-led through the DfE Apply system, supplemented by event-driven recruitment via Teacher Taster Days at the Royal Latin School, regional recruitment fairs (e.g., 'Teach in Bucks'), the Get Into Teaching website, social media (@bpscitt), and word-of-mouth from an alumni base. The organisation is DfE-accredited following the Initial Teacher Training Market Review and received an Ofsted 'Good' rating in February 2023.

BP SCITT is led by Director Becky Ellers and supported by a small team of approximately eight staff including a Core Tutor, Lead Mentor, Assessment Only Lead, Operations Manager, and Assessment Only Administrator. Customer outcomes are emphasised as a differentiator: 100% of the 2021/22 cohort secured teaching roles on completion, 87%+ were placed within partner schools, and over 40% were employed by the school in which they trained. The organisation is independently operated with no disclosed parent entity, institutional investors, or M&A activity.

Name

The Buckingham Partnership SCITT

Legal name

The Buckingham Partnership

Website

https://bpscitt.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Buckingham Partnership SCITT is a private Initial Teacher Training provider based in Buckingham, UK, founded in 2013. It delivers school-centred QTS and PGCE programmes in partnership with the Royal Latin School, Bath Spa University, and more than 30 schools across four counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Initial Teacher Training

NAICS

Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Teacher Training & Language Teaching Certifications (e.g., CELTA/DELTA) (EDAIAEAI)

Keywords

• Initial teacher training
• School-centred teacher training
• QTS with PGCE programmes
• Postgraduate teaching apprenticeship
• School direct training

Headquarters

HQ city

Buckingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - QTS with PGCE: Full-time QTS with PGCE programme fee of £9,790; Part-time option at £14,670 (£7,335 per year). Fee includes training sessions, PGCE assessment, and school placement arrangement.
2. Tuition Fees - QTS Only: Full-time QTS only programme at £8,290; Part-time QTS only at £13,170.
3. Salaried Route: Trainees employed by schools receive reduced programme fees: QTS with PGCE £1,500; QTS only has no fee. Schools also receive payment towards trainee salary.
4. Assessment Only Route: 12-week assessment programme for experienced unqualified teachers: UK Assessment Only QTS £3,100; International Assessment Only QTS £3,500; UK Assessment Only EYTS £2,950; International Assessment Only EYTS £3,100.
5. Bursary Funding: Tax-free bursaries funded by DfE for trainee teachers in priority subjects (Physics, Maths, Chemistry up to £29,000; Languages, DT up to £20,000; Biology, Geography £5,000). Paid monthly during course.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Buckingham Partnership SCITT delivers school-centred Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programmes across the South East of England, leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with an optional PGCE awarded in partnership with Bath Spa University. Trainees spend four days per week in placement schools across a 30+-school partnership network and one day per week in centre-based training at the Royal Latin School in Buckingham. Five pathways are offered: Assessment Only QTS, Primary QTS with PGCE, Secondary QTS with PGCE, Salaried Courses, and the Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship.

Product overview

The Buckingham Partnership SCITT is an Initial Teacher Training provider offering school-based teacher training programs leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and PGCE (awarded in partnership with Bath Spa University). The portfolio includes five distinct training pathways: Assessment Only QTS for experienced unqualified teachers; Primary QTS with PGCE covering ages 5-11; Secondary QTS with PGCE covering ages 11-18 across most subjects; Salaried Courses for experienced school staff; and the Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship for work-based training. The programs combine school placements with training sessions at the Buckingham Partnership centre, with trainees based in placement schools 4 days per week and attending training on Wednesdays. The SCITT also offers Teacher Taster Days as recruitment events for prospective applicants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Assessment Only QTS 12-week assessment route for experienced unqualified teachers already working in schools to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or EYTS based on evidence against the Teachers' Standards. Available in UK and internationally.
• Primary QTS with PGCE Full-time and part-time teacher training for Primary level (ages 5-11, with optional 3-7 range), covering EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Leads to QTS and a PGCE awarded by Bath Spa University through school placements across the partnership.
• Secondary QTS with PGCE Full-time and part-time teacher training for Secondary level (ages 11-18), covering Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 across most subjects including 12 secondary subjects and 4 MFL languages. Leads to QTS and a PGCE awarded by Bath Spa University.
• Salaried Courses Training route for applicants with at least 3 years of school experience who are employed by a school willing to support their placement and salary for the full training year. Reduced programme fees apply (QTS with PGCE £1,500; QTS only no fee).
• Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship Work-based apprenticeship route allowing employed trainees to earn a salary while training towards QTS, with optional PGCE. Particularly suited to unqualified teachers, teaching assistants, and school staff seeking progression.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% employment rate - all 2021/22 graduates secured teaching roles
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• Akwaaba VolunteersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023Partnership for international volunteer opportunities. BP SCITT trainees travelled to Ghana (Accra) to volunteer at Future Leaders school, teaching and leading sports sessions. Akwaaba Volunteers hosted the group and organised the sports project for underprivileged children.
• 30+ Partnership SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBP SCITT works in partnership with over 30 local schools across Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire. Partner schools host trainee placements, provide mentor support, and many ultimately hire their trainees as qualified teachers. Schools include The Buckingham School, Buckingham Primary School, and The Royal Latin School.
• Royal Latin SchoolflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMain SCITT training centre located at Royal Latin School in Buckingham. The school provides state-of-the-art facilities and serves as the hub for weekly training sessions (Wednesdays) for all trainees. Outstanding reputation for high-quality teaching.
• Bath Spa UniversityflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPGCE element of the course is delivered, assessed and awarded by Bath Spa University's School of Education. Training seamlessly blends with school-based work and SCITT training sessions. Trainees receive full support from Bath Spa team.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Teach First: Large national ITT provider offering salaried teacher training programmes; competes for high-calibre graduates and career changers across the UK including the SE region BP SCITT serves.
• National Institute of Teaching (NIoT): DfE-affiliated national teacher training organisation offering ITT and ECF programmes; competes across the same trainee pool and benefits from similar DfE funding streams as BP SCITT.
• Capita (Teacher Training): Large private-sector training provider running salaried and fee-funded ITT programmes in the UK; competes for the same DfE-funded trainee cohort as BP SCITT, particularly for School Direct and Assessment Only routes.

Direct peers

• University of Buckingham: Local university offering PGCE and teacher training routes in the same Buckinghamshire geography; competes directly with BP SCITT for the same graduate and career-changer applicant pool.
• Bucks New University: High-education provider in Buckinghamshire that delivers PGCE/ITT programmes and co-hosts regional 'Teach in Bucks' recruitment events, making it a direct competitor for BP SCITT's prospective trainees.
• Chiltern Training Group: Adjacent SCITT provider covering Buckinghamshire and surrounding counties; offers very similar Initial Teacher Training pathways competing for the same school-placement cohort.

Regional players

• Surrey South Farnham SCITT: SCITT operating across Surrey/South East region with comparable school-based QTS/PGCE pathways; structurally similar business model but operates in a different geography.
• Essex & Thames SCITT: Regional SCITT providing school-based Initial Teacher Training across Essex and Thames Valley; competes in an adjacent geography with overlapping trainee sources and partner school models.
• University of Reading (Institute of Education): SE-England university with established PGCE/ITT provision including assessment-only and school-based routes; competes in an adjacent geography for both Primary and Secondary trainees.

Others

• Bath Spa University (School of Education): Awards the PGCE for BP SCITT's programmes and is itself a PGCE provider at scale; partnership-adjacent but also competes for trainees who prefer a fully university-delivered route.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bpscitt
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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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