Edith Cavell Primary

What Edith Cavell Primary does

Edith Cavell Primary School is a UK state-maintained primary school located at Manton Lane, Bedford (MK41 7NH), serving children aged 4-11 across Reception through Year 6, plus an on-site pre-school (Little Treasures) for children from age 3. The school delivers the full UK National Curriculum following the Foundation Stage Curriculum for EYFS, the National Curriculum (2014) for Key Stages 1 and 2, and the Locally Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education. Core subjects (English, Maths, Science) are supplemented by foundation subjects on a two-year rolling programme (Art, Design Technology, Geography, History, Music, PE, Computing, MFL, PSHE). Specialist curriculum delivery uses Soundswrite phonics and White Rose Schemes of Learning for mathematics. The school maintains an OFSTED 'Good' rating confirmed in July 2024, with cohort sizes of 33-44 children per year group against a Governing Body maximum of 45. Staffing comprises 31 employees led by Head Teacher Miss Heather Cooke.

The school's technology stack is built around standard educational administration platforms: the website runs on Greenhouse School Websites, payment processing and bookings flow through ParentPay, safeguarding records are managed in CPOMs (Child Protection Online Management System), and school meals are supplied by Caterlink with optional Cool Milk for milk service. Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager handle web analytics, while Google Translate provides website translation. The school operates from 8:45am to 3:40pm Monday to Friday with a 32.5-hour minimum school week.

The business model is a hybrid of government block-grant funding and transactional parent-paid services. Core revenue derives from UK government per-pupil funding routed through Bedford Borough Council as the School Admissions Authority, which also acts as the channel through which all applications are processed. Supplementary revenue streams include paid school meals (Years 3-4 at £2.85/day, Years 5-6 at £2.95/day), wraparound care services comprising Breakfast Club (£5.50-£6.00 per session, 24 places) and GEMS After School Care (£6.00-£11.50 per session, 24 places), pre-school extended hours at £7/hour, and premises hire (£25/hour weekday, £90 minimum weekend). Admissions are managed exclusively through Bedford Borough Council, with school tours and the website serving as the primary prospect-facing channels.

Name

Edith Cavell Primary

Legal name

Edith Cavell Primary School

Website

https://edithcavellprimary.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Edith Cavell Primary School is a UK state-maintained primary school in Bedford serving children aged 3-11 through Reception to Year 6 plus the Little Treasures Pre-School, funded by government grants via Bedford Borough Council with ancillary paid wraparound care and meals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nursery School Programs (2–4 Years) (EDACACAB), Full-Day Nursery Programs (EDACACAD)

Keywords

• Primary education
• Early years childcare
• Wraparound care
• School meals
• National curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Bedford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Education Funding: As a maintained primary school, the school receives core funding from the UK government through local authority funding formulas to provide free primary education for Reception through Year 6 students.
2. School Meals: Revenue from paid school lunches provided by Caterlink. Pricing varies by year group: Year 3 & 4 at £2.85/day (£14.25/week, £57.00/month) and Year 5 & 6 at £2.95/day (£14.75/week, £59.00/month). Free School Meals and Universal Infant Free School Meals available for eligible pupils at no charge.
3. Wraparound Care Services: Breakfast Club and After School Care (GEMS) generate revenue through session fees. Breakfast Club: £5.50-£6.00 per session. After School Care: £6.00-£12.50 depending on session length. Additional revenue from £5 registration fees and £7/hour for pre-school extended hours.
4. Premises Hire: The school generates additional revenue by hiring out facilities including the school hall (£25/hour weekdays, £90 for 3-hour minimums on weekends) and classrooms to community and commercial organisations outside normal school hours.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Edith Cavell Primary School is a UK state-maintained primary school in Bedford providing full-time primary education for children aged 4-11 from Reception through Year 6, following the Foundation Stage Curriculum and National Curriculum (2014). The school also operates Little Treasures Pre-School for ages 3-4 and offers wraparound childcare (Breakfast Club and GEMS After School Care), school meals via Caterlink, and safeguarding/SEND support services.

Product overview

Edith Cavell Primary School is a maintained primary school in Bedford offering education from Pre-School (Little Treasures) through to Year 6. The school provides a comprehensive curriculum including core subjects (English, Mathematics, Science), foundation subjects on a two-year rolling programme (Art, DT, Geography, History, Music, PE, Computing, MFL, PSHE, RE), with specialist phonics instruction using Soundswrite. Beyond the classroom, the school offers childcare services including Breakfast Club and GEMS After School Care, school meals provided by Caterlink, music lessons, and extensive safeguarding/SEND support. The school operates from 8:45am-3:40pm with years 5-6 finishing at 3:40pm. Payments and bookings for meals and childcare are managed through ParentPay integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Little Treasures Pre-School: Pre-school provision located at Edith Cavell Primary School for children from age 3, operating from 8.45am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday

Products and services

• Little Treasures Pre-School On-site preschool for children from age 3, offering government-funded places (15 or 30 hours free childcare), with morning sessions and full-day options. Includes dedicated classroom and outdoor play area.
• Reception (Amber Class) Early Years Foundation Stage reception class for children aged 4-5, following the EYFS curriculum with prime and specific areas of learning.
• Key Stage 1 (Years 1-2) Lower primary education covering Years 1 and 2, with classes including Emerald, Jade (Year 1-2), and Aquamarine (Year 2). Follows National Curriculum with phonics instruction using Soundswrite scheme.
• Lower Key Stage 2 (Years 3-4) Middle primary education covering Years 3 and 4, with classes including Ruby, Garnet, and Sapphire. Includes foundation subjects on a two-year rolling programme.
• Upper Key Stage 2 (Years 5-6) Upper primary education covering Years 5 and 6, with classes including Quartz, Opal, and Pearl. Includes preparation for Key Stage 2 SATs.
• Breakfast Club Before-school care from 8:00am with healthy breakfast provided. 24 places available. Bookable via ParentPay at £5.50 (advance) or £6.00 (late booking).
• GEMS After School Care After-school care from 3:30-5:45pm in Topaz Classroom for Reception to Year 6. 24 places available. Includes healthy snack and activities. Full session £11.50 (ParentPay) or £12.50 (late).
• School Meals (Caterlink) Hot school dinners provided by Caterlink. Years 3-4: £2.85/day; Years 5-6: £2.95/day. Menu selections made via ParentPay. Free school meals available for eligible pupils.
• Premises Hire Hiring of school facilities including the school hall at £25/hour weekdays (minimum 1 hour) and £90 for 3-hour minimums on weekends, available to community and commercial organisations outside normal school hours.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2025 EYFS GLD: 71% achieved Good Level of Development (vs LA 69%, National 67.7%)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Bedford Borough CouncilcoreOthersBedford Borough Council acts as the School Admissions Authority for Edith Cavell Primary School. All applications for school places must be submitted through the Council's School Admissions Service. The Council also provides local authority services including safeguarding support, Early Help Assessments, and Children's Services referrals.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Harris Federation: Harris Federation operates 50+ primary and secondary academies across London and surrounding areas. Comparable as a large UK school group running primary-phase education with wraparound services, though multi-site versus Edith Cavell's single campus.
• Academies Enterprise Trust: AET is one of England's largest multi-academy trusts operating primary and secondary schools. Comparable as a UK primary-phase operator with similar safeguarding, wraparound, and curriculum structures, but at materially greater scale.
• United Learning: United Learning is a large UK schools group operating both state-funded and independent schools including primaries. Comparable as a multi-site UK primary education operator with shared curriculum and safeguarding frameworks, though spanning far more locations.
• Oasis Community Learning: Oasis Community Learning runs a network of Oasis academies across England including primary schools. Comparable as a UK primary education operator with similar inclusive ethos and community-based wraparound provision, but at materially larger scale.
• Ark Schools: Ark is one of the UK's largest education charities operating a network of primary and secondary academies. Comparable as a UK primary education operator with similar curriculum, safeguarding, and wraparound structures, though at significantly greater scale across multiple regions.
• Outwood Grange Academies Trust: Outwood Grange Academies Trust operates a network of primary and secondary academies across the North of England. Comparable as a UK primary education operator, though with a Northern geographic focus versus Edith Cavell's Bedford catchment.
• REAch2 Academy Trust: REAch2 is a primary-specialist multi-academy trust operating 60+ primary schools across England. Comparable as a UK primary education operator with shared curriculum and safeguarding practices, though operating across many sites.

Others

• ParentPay: ParentPay is the payment platform used by Edith Cavell for meals, Breakfast Club, GEMS After School Care, and school trips. Comparable as an enabling ecosystem vendor whose booking and payment infrastructure underpins the school's wraparound and meal revenue.
• Caterlink: Caterlink is the school meals caterer serving Edith Cavell. Comparable as an ecosystem participant: a vendor whose meal provision, menu management, and ParentPay integration directly shape the school's catering revenue stream and parent experience.

Direct peers

• Reach Academy Feltham: Reach Academy is a small UK all-through (4-18) free school in West London. Comparable in size, single-site operating model, and primary-phase curriculum delivery with wraparound care, though operating as an academy rather than a maintained school.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Edith-Cavell-Primary-School-100079209452017
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/edith-cavell-primary

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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