What Campion School Bugbrooke does

Campion School Bugbrooke is a co-educational secondary school with academy status, located in Bugbrooke, Northamptonshire, England, operating as a single-site institution within the United Learning trust (a network of more than 100 primary, secondary, and independent schools across England). Founded in 1967 and currently led by Principal Kim Bradley-Smith, the school delivers Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (Years 7-11) education alongside a dedicated Sixth Form offering A-Levels and equivalent qualifications for Years 12-13. Its core academic curriculum spans 19+ subjects (English, Maths, Science, Geography, History, Religious Studies, Art, Computer Science, Criminology, Design Technology, Performing Arts, Politics, MFL, Music, PE, Psychology, Sociology, Business and Economics), supplemented by a STEAM enrichment programme (STEAM Pioneers, STEM On Track go-kart challenge, Brilliant Club Scholars Programme, British Council Learning Sectors international partnership), an extensive extracurricular offering (Duke of Edinburgh, electives, trips, music tuition via NMPAT), and pastoral care structured around Heads of Year, daily tutor sessions, and a Designated Safeguarding Lead.

The school's technology stack is built on commodity edtech SaaS rather than proprietary systems. It uses Google Classroom as its primary digital learning platform, Sparx Reader for personalised reading development, Class Charts for behaviour and homework management, Arbor for parents' evening bookings, Unifrog and Up Learn (the latter AI-powered) in the Sixth Form for career planning and A-Level revision, ParentPay for payments, and IRIS for parent communication. A cashless catering system is operated by Innovate (Impact Food Group), and uniform is supplied through Sportswear International Ltd via a dedicated portal. The school runs a 32.5-hour week (8:35am-3:05pm), meeting UK government expectations on instructional time.

The business model is anchored in state-funded education. Core revenue is per-pupil government funding routed through United Learning, with ancillary revenue from facilities lettings (school facilities hired to the community 7 days a week via edu-lettings online booking), annual school bus passes priced at £991.10 for 2026/2027 (sold through ParentPay with instalment options), and free school meals reimbursed at £2.65 per eligible pupil per day. Distribution is direct-to-consumer: parents apply via the school website, with Year 6 Open Events and transition days (29-30 June) serving as the primary discovery and conversion touchpoints. The school was rated 'Good' at its 2021 Ofsted inspection, with a new report from April 2026 referenced on the homepage. It is not publicly traded and operates within the charitable structure of the United Learning group (UCST / ULT).

Name

Campion School Bugbrooke

Legal name

Campion School & Language College

Website

https://campion.northants.sch.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Campion School Bugbrooke is a co-educational secondary school and Sixth Form in Northamptonshire, England, operating as a single-site academy within the United Learning trust. It delivers Key Stage 3-4 and A-Level education to students aged 11-18, funded primarily by government per-pupil grants routed through the trust.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bugbrooke, England

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Education: Core revenue is derived from government education funding via the United Learning academy trust. This funds teaching, facilities, and core operations.
2. Facilities Lettings: School facilities are hired out to the community 7 days a week, including during school holidays. Extended opening hours are available in holidays. Online booking is available for all facilities.
3. School Bus Passes: Annual bus passes sold to students covering transport to and from school. Priced at £991.10 for return annual passes (2026/2027), with 3-payment and 9-instalment options available.
4. School Meals (Free School Meals): Free school meals worth £2.65 per day are provided to eligible students under government criteria. Cashless catering system is operated.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Campion School Bugbrooke is a co-educational secondary school with academy status in Bugbrooke, Northampton, delivering secondary education for students aged 11-16 (Years 7-11) and post-16 Sixth Form education (Years 12-13). It provides a full National Curriculum-based academic programme across 19+ GCSE and A-Level subjects, complemented by pastoral care, enrichment activities (including a dedicated STEAM programme), and wrap-around services such as school meals, bus transport, and community facilities hire. The school operates as part of the United Learning academy trust.

Product overview

Campion School Bugbrooke is a co-educational secondary school and sixth form with academy status, operating as part of the United Learning group. The school offers a unified educational programme structured around Key Stages 3 and 4 (Years 7-11) and a dedicated Sixth Form provision. The core academic offering is enhanced by specialised programmes including the STEAM initiative (combining Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), library reading services, and enrichment activities. The school also provides ancillary services such as school lunches through Impact Food Group, bus transportation, and community facilities hire.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Secondary School Education (Years 7-11) Comprehensive secondary education programme for students aged 11-16 following the National Curriculum, preparing students for GCSEs and progression to sixth form, university, or apprenticeships.
• Sixth Form (Years 12-13)
• STEAM Programme Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics enrichment programme featuring STEAM Pioneers cohort, STEM On Track go-kart challenge, Brilliant Club Scholars Programme with PhD researchers, and British Council Learning Sectors international partnership.
• Enrichment Activities Extracurricular offerings including Electives, Trips, Duke of Edinburgh Award, and Music Tuition delivered through NMPAT.
• School Bus Services Transportation services operated through Country Lion, Stagecoach, KIS Coaches and Hunters Coaches covering Duston, Hunsbury, Blisworth, Gayton and surrounding areas, with annual pass options priced at £991.10 for 2026/2027.
• School Lunches Catering service operated by Innovate (Impact Food Group) providing cashless menus including global street food, vegetarian and vegan options, with free school meals worth £2.65 per day for eligible students.
• Facilities Hire Community lettings service for school facilities, open 7 days a week with extended holiday hours, bookable online through the edu-lettings platform.
• Library Services Reading for pleasure programme including Tutor Time Reading, Daily P5 Reading Slots, and integration with Sparx Reader for personalised literacy development.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students regularly progress to top universities including Oxford Brookes, University of Leeds, Bath Spa, University of Northampton, and Leeds Beckett.
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Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

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

• United LearningcoreOthersCampion School is part of United Learning, one of the largest groups of schools in England comprising United Learning Ltd, UCST (Charity No. 1016538), and ULT (an Exempt Charity). United Learning supports over 100 primary, secondary, and independent schools with shared resources, teacher training via United Teaching, and best practice. The trust's headquarters is at Worldwide House, Thorpe Wood, Peterborough, PE3 6SB.
• British CouncilflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampion School participates in the British Council's Learning Sectors Programme, an international initiative that connects schools across the globe. Students are twinned with an international school to collaboratively work on STEAM projects, share perspectives across cultures, and explore global challenges through science, technology, engineering, arts, and maths.
• Brilliant ClubflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected Campion students participate in the Scholars Programme as part of the Brilliant Club. Students work closely with PhD researchers to explore STEAM topics in depth, experience university-style learning, and complete academic assignments marked to university standards. The programme aims to build aspiration and prepare students for top universities.
• United TeachingcoreOthersUnited Teaching is the teacher training arm of United Learning, an Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' teacher training programme present in over 100 schools. It offers school-centred initial teacher training with QTS qualification in 12 months, with optional PGCE offering 60 master's level credits. Over 65% of trainees are offered full-time jobs in their placement school at the end of the year.
• Innovate (Catering)minorOthersInnovate is the school's catering partner, providing school meals with a focus on quality, flexibility, and responsible food sourcing. They operate under the Impact Food Group brand, minimising packaging and food waste. The menu includes global street food, vegetarian and vegan options, and traditional dishes. Contactless/cashless catering system operated.
• Sportswear International Ltd (SWI)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSportswear International Ltd is the designated supplier of Campion School uniform. Parents order directly through SWI's website 24/7 with home delivery or school collection options. Some uniform items are also available via ParentPay.
• West Northampton County CouncilminorOthersWest Northampton County Council (WNC) manages school transport for eligible students. The council issues bus passes directly to the school for distribution. The WNC school transport team can be contacted regarding route allocations and eligibility.
• Country LionminorOthersCountry Lion operates the Duston and Hunsbury area school bus services for Campion School. Bus passes for Country Lion routes are purchased through the school via ParentPay.
• StagecoachminorOthersStagecoach operates the Milton Malsor bus route and the public D3 bus service which stops outside Campion School. Student tickets are available via the Stagecoach website.
• KIS CoachesminorOthersKIS Coaches operates the Blisworth and Gayton school bus route for Campion School. Students from Blisworth can access the Gayton bus service (paid service).
• Hunters CoachesminorOthersHunters Coaches operates routes covering Whilton, Brington, Stowe, Nether Hayford, Litchborough, and Pattishall. Students from Weedon are from a designated area only.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Harris Federation: Large multi-academy trust operating primary and secondary schools across England. Comparable scale and academy model, providing a benchmark for trust-level operating performance.
• Ormiston Academies Trust: Major academy trust running secondary and primary schools across England. Comparable state-funded secondary education model and central support structure.
• United Learning (group): The multi-academy trust parent of Campion, operating over 100 schools in England. As a peer reference, it illustrates the shared curriculum, governance, and back-office infrastructure Campion benefits from and is benchmarked against.

Direct peers

• Northampton School for Girls: Selective grammar school for girls in Northampton, the sister school to NSB. Directly competes for high-attaining students in the same geographic market and offers a comparable sixth form provision.
• Abbeyfield School: Co-educational secondary school in Northampton serving a similar suburban Northamptonshire catchment. Comparable comprehensive school model with academy status, competing for the same non-selective student cohort.
• Northampton School for Boys: Selective grammar school for boys in Northampton, serving the same Northamptonshire catchment with overlapping Year 7-13 provision. Both compete for the same pool of academically able local students.
• Wrenn School: Secondary school in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, serving a similar semi-rural Northamptonshire catchment. Comparable non-selective secondary provision with sixth form.
• Wootton Park School: Newer all-through school in Northampton area offering secondary provision. Competes for the same local families seeking modern secondary education with enrichment focus.

Others

• Brilliant Club: Charity delivering the Scholars Programme where Campion students work with PhD researchers. As an enrichment partner, it represents the broader ecosystem of academic-extension programmes used by aspirational UK state secondaries.

Regional players

• Magdalen College School, Brackley: Independent school in South Northamptonshire providing secondary education. Comparable academic and enrichment provision, though fee-paying model rather than state-funded; draws from overlapping affluent catchment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Campion_School
• Facebookfacebook.com/CampionBugbrooke
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/campion-school-bugbrooke

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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