Burlington Infant and Nursery School

Name

Burlington Infant and Nursery School

Legal name

Burlington Infant & Nursery School

Website

https://burlingtoni.kingston.sch.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary and Early Years Education

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Child Care Services (624410)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Nursery School Programs (2–4 Years) (EDACACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Center-Based Toddler Care (18–36 months) (EDACAGAB), Nursery School Wraparound Care (Extended Hours) (EDACACAG), General Preschools (Play-Based) (EDACABAA)

Keywords

• Early years education
• Primary school services
• Nursery provision
• Wraparound childcare
• Special educational needs

Headquarters

HQ city

New Malden

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. State-Funded Education: The school is a state-funded infant and nursery school providing free education to children of compulsory school age (Reception through Year 2). Nursery education for 2 and 3 year olds is also free for eligible families through government funding.
2. Acorns Breakfast and After-School Club: Before and after school childcare provision for working parents, generating revenue through childcare fees.
3. Voluntary Contributions: The school requests voluntary contributions from parents for trips, events, and certain activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Burlington Infant and Nursery School provides free state-funded early years and primary education for children aged 2-7 across Nursery (2 year olds and 3+), Reception, Year 1, and Year 2, following the Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 curricula. The school supplements its core educational offering with paid wraparound childcare services (Acorns Breakfast and After-School Club, Nursery Lunch Club), specialist inclusion support for SEND pupils, and enrichment programmes including the OPAL outdoor play programme and Mental Health Support Team (MHST) provision.

Product overview

Burlington Infant and Nursery School is a primary education institution offering a single-site nursery-through-Year-Two programme for children aged 2-7 years. The school provides core early years and Key Stage 1 education across Nursery (2-year-olds and 3+), Reception, Year One, and Year Two, supplemented by childcare services including Acorns Breakfast and After-School Club and Nursery Lunch Club. The school's educational offering is enhanced by specialist programmes including the OPAL Outdoor Play and Learning Programme for improved lunchtime experiences, Mental Health Support Team (MHST) for emotional wellbeing, and therapy dog services. The school uses Tapestry for learning journey documentation and SchoolGateway for parent communications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nursery (2 year olds and 3+ years) Government-funded early years education for children aged 2 and 3+, preparing them for Reception through play-based learning experiences; eligible families receive universal 15 hours and extended 30 hours funded places.
• Reception First year of formal compulsory schooling following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, building on Nursery learning through structured and play-based activities.
• Year One First year of Key Stage 1, introducing a structured curriculum across core and foundation subjects including Reading, Writing, Maths, Science, and broader subjects.
• Year Two Final year at the infant school before transition to junior school, preparing children for Key Stage 2 through the Key Stage 1 curriculum.
• Acorns Breakfast and After-School Club Paid wraparound childcare provision for enrolled pupils, offering supervised care before school from 7:45am and after school until 5:45pm to support working parents.
• Acorns Nursery Lunch Club Lunchtime supervision and meal provision for Nursery children attending full-day sessions at the school.
• School Clubs (Extra-Curricular Activities) Extra-curricular activities for pupils across year groups, including sports (e.g. running club, Mini Marathon training), arts, and academic support clubs.
• Mental Health Support Team (MHST) School-based early intervention CAMHS service providing mental health support, parent consultations, and transition assistance for children with mild to moderate emotional or behavioural difficulties.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86% expected+ in Reading, 87% expected+ in Maths, 91% expected+ in Science (KS1 2025)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Earth SongminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural workshop provider delivering sessions on Chinese/Lunar New Year and other multicultural celebrations. Visited school for workshops engaging parents and children in cultural activities.
• Don RaeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDance and physical activity provider delivering workshops during Around the World Week and Healthy Living Week. Provides dance instruction for school events.
• Nourish (School Caterers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCurrent school catering company providing school meals. School Council actively engages with Nourish to provide feedback on menus and influence food offerings. New menu items added based on student suggestions.
• OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNot-for-profit organisation working with the school since September 2023 to improve lunchtime play opportunities. OPAL programme has doubled play areas and introduced diverse play zones.
• B&QminorOthersLocal retailer that has donated plants for school garden projects. Eco Council visits B&Q to purchase plants and has received gifted items.
• Achieving for ChildrencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvider of Kingston and Richmond children's services including SEND Local Offer. The school works with their services for special educational needs support and family engagement.
• RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEco Council participates in Big Garden Birdwatch, submitting bird count data to support RSPB conservation efforts.
• WWF (World Wildlife Fund)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool participates in annual WWF Week, learning about endangered animals and adopting species (penguin, sea turtle, dolphin, hedgehog, bumble bee).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Storal Learning: UK nursery group operating multiple settings for children aged 0–5, with funded and fee-paying places. Directly comparable on funding model, age range, and early years curriculum delivery.
• N Family Club: Premium London-focused nursery group serving children from 3 months to 5 years. Comparable in catchment demographics (Greater London), wraparound services, and emphasis on parent communication and learning journeys.
• Partou Childcare: Large UK/European nursery group offering funded places, wraparound care, and all-day nursery for 0–5 year olds. Comparable on the operating model and breadth of wraparound services.
• Family First Nursery Group: UK nursery group with extensive wraparound and holiday club services. Comparable on multi-service offering (mirroring Burlington's Acorns) and 0–5 funded-place model.
• London Early Years Foundation (LEYF): Social enterprise running nurseries across London serving 0–5 year olds, with strong focus on inclusion and community engagement. Closely comparable to Burlington on the inclusion agenda, London catchment, and child-development orientation.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: International operator of nurseries and early years settings with significant UK presence. Comparable on age range served (0–5), funded-place model, wraparound care, and parent communication apps.
• Tops Day Nurseries: UK nursery chain with extensive wraparound care, holiday clubs, and funded places. Comparable on extended-hours care (mirroring Burlington's Acorns) and on the funded nursery offering.
• Kidsunlimited (Kids Unlimited Day Nurseries): UK nursery operator focused on 0–5 care, including funded places, with strong parent-engagement programmes. Comparable in service mix, funding model, and curriculum emphasis.
• Busy Bees Nurseries: Largest UK private nursery operator with hundreds of settings offering funded and fee-paying places for 0–5 year olds. Directly comparable to Burlington's nursery-side offering in terms of age range, funding model mix, and parent-facing services, though operating as a private multi-site group.
• Mulberry Bush (Mulberry Bush Day Nurseries): UK nursery chain operating across regions with 0–5 provision, including funded places and wraparound care. Comparable on age range, funding mix, and parent communication practices.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/burlington-infant-and-nursery-school

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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