What Endeavour MAT does

Endeavour MAT is a UK state-funded Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) formed in April 2017 and headquartered at Wilmington Grange, Kent. The trust operates a portfolio of four schools—Wilmington Grammar School for Boys (selective), Wilmington Grammar School for Girls (selective, approximately 1,100 students), Stone Lodge School (co-educational non-selective secondary, opened 2019), and Wilmington Primary School (joined 2022/2023, approximately 210 pupils)—alongside two sixth forms, WG6 and SL6. It serves students from Reception through Sixth Form across the Dartford/Wilmington area of Kent, with all services provided free at the point of use under the UK state education model. The trust combines selective, non-selective, single-sex, and co-educational provision within a single governance structure, distinguishing it from single-phase trusts.

The trust's core product is K-12 education delivered through differentiated school models. Underlying operational infrastructure includes a centrally managed technology stack: shared IT systems, VOIP phone networks, managed print services, access control, and a common student Management Information System (MIS) across all member schools. A Central Team delivers shared back-office services covering school improvement, finance, HR, IT, governance, legal, marketing, and communications. Stone Lodge School is housed in a purpose-built £32 million facility. The trust maintains a documented staff development programme with Trust-wide CPD, internal cross-trust practice-sharing, and access to nationally recognised qualifications delivered through partnerships with KMT (Kent and Medway Training) for initial teacher training and Ambition Institute for Early Career Teacher development.

Endeavour MAT is funded primarily through the UK Government's Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), with per-pupil allocations supplemented by grants, pupil premium, and other government education initiatives. This is a single-payer (public sector) revenue model with no tuition fees charged to families. Schools join the trust through a six-stage process involving due diligence, legal agreements, TUPE transfer, and transition support; the trust is actively recruiting primary schools in particular to expand its primary cluster. Distribution occurs via the Kent County Council admissions process for community places and the 11+ selection examination for grammar places. The trust is structured as a charitable company limited by guarantee (company number 07682332), governed by Members, Trustees, and a Central Executive Team led by CEO Charlie Guthrie.

Name

Endeavour MAT

Legal name

Endeavour MAT

Website

https://endeavour-mat.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Endeavour MAT is a UK state-funded Multi-Academy Trust operating four schools in Kent—two selective grammar schools, one non-selective secondary, and one primary—plus two sixth forms. It serves students from Reception through Sixth Form under a single central governance and shared-services structure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Education (Multi-Academy Trust)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Virtual & Blended Learning Programs (District-Run) (EDAJAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Multi-academy trust
• Secondary education
• Primary education
• Grammar school education
• State-funded education

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilmington

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. UK Government Education Funding: As a state-funded Multi-Academy Trust, Endeavour MAT receives its primary revenue from the UK government's Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). Funding is allocated per pupil across member schools and covers operational costs including staffing, facilities, and educational delivery. Additional funding comes through grants, pupil premium, and other government education initiatives.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Endeavour MAT operates a group of UK state-funded schools — one primary, two selective grammar secondaries, one non-selective co-educational secondary, and two sixth forms — delivering free education from Reception through Year 13. The trust provides shared central services (finance, HR, IT, governance, legal, school improvement, estates, catering) to its member schools and recruits additional schools to join the trust.

Product overview

Endeavour MAT is a Multi-Academy Trust formed in April 2017, operating as a unified education services organization comprising four schools (two selective grammar schools, one non-selective secondary school, and one primary school) plus two sixth form provisions. The Trust provides a coordinated central services structure offering school improvement, finance, HR, and operational support to member schools, enabling them to focus on teaching and learning. The schools span selective and non-selective, single-sex and co-ed educational models.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WG6: Joint sixth form provision for Wilmington Grammar School for Boys and Wilmington Grammar School for Girls
• SL6

Products and services

• Wilmington Grammar School for Boys Selective grammar school for boys with a long history of academic success and an Engineering specialism, offering a rigorous curriculum with links to business sponsors.
• Wilmington Grammar School for Girls Selective grammar school for girls with over 1,100 students on roll, known for academic excellence and a well-rounded educational experience celebrating diversity.
• Stone Lodge School Co-educational, non-selective secondary school in Dartford with a strong emphasis on conduct and an innovative approach to learning; rated 'Good' by Ofsted in its first inspection (November 2023).
• Wilmington Primary School One-form entry primary school with 210 children, providing a child-centred, inclusive approach focused on the development of the whole child from Reception through Year 6.
• WG6 (Wilmington Grammar Sixth Form) Joint sixth form between Wilmington Grammar School for Boys and Girls, offering a wide curriculum choice with strong pastoral, careers, and academic support for progression to university, apprenticeships, or careers.
• SL6 (Stone Lodge Sixth Form) Sixth form at Stone Lodge School offering courses for students wishing to pursue careers in engineering or sports sectors.
• Central Services for Member Schools Centralised services covering school improvement, finance, HR, IT, catering, estates, governance, and legal support provided to member schools within the Trust to enable them to focus on teaching and learning.

Quantifiable outcome

• 76% of Stone Lodge Sixth Form's first cohort achieved the equivalent of AAB or higher, with an average grade of A (Distinction)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KMT (Kent and Medway Training)coreOthersEndeavour MAT works with KMT (Kent and Medway Training) for teacher training. Trainee teachers at the trust are supported through KMT training which provides one day per week of study alongside their school placement. Matilda Spencer, who teaches Business Studies at Wilmington Grammar School for Boys, completed her training with Endeavour MAT in conjunction with KMT.
• Ambition InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEndeavour MAT works with Ambition Institute for Early Career Teacher development. Early career teachers at the trust are supported with their own in-school mentor through the Ambition Institute programme.
• ISG (Interior Services Group)minorOthersISG (Interior Services Group) is mentioned in the context of a student (Izzy Rice) securing a Degree Level Apprenticeship with ISG, demonstrating the trust's connections with local employers for student career pathways.
• National Audit OfficeminorOthersThe National Audit Office is mentioned in the context of a student (Poppy Murray) securing a Degree Apprenticeship with the National Audit Office after achieving A*A*A* at WG6.
• UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)minorOthersUKHSA (UK Health Security Agency) collaborated with Endeavour MAT to communicate information about a Meningococcal disease outbreak in Kent to parents and carers of students at trust schools.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Greenshaw Learning Trust: Growing Multi-Academy Trust with a mixed portfolio of primary and secondary schools across southern England. Comparable to Endeavour MAT as a mid-sized state-funded trust pursuing growth through school onboarding with a similar mixed-phase operating model.
• Oasis Community Learning: UK-wide Multi-Academy Trust with a substantial portfolio of primary and secondary academies emphasising community engagement. Comparable to Endeavour MAT's community-focused mission and centralised operating model across multiple schools.
• Academies Enterprise Trust (AET): One of the largest UK Multi-Academy Trusts operating a national portfolio of primary and secondary academies. Comparable to Endeavour MAT as a state-funded multi-school operator with shared central services and an active school onboarding pipeline.
• REAch2 Academy Trust: One of the largest primary-focused Multi-Academy Trusts in England. Comparable to Endeavour MAT as the trust pursues its stated strategy of expanding the primary cluster within its mixed-phase model.
• Delta Academies Trust: Large UK Multi-Academy Trust operating a substantial portfolio of primary, secondary and all-through academies. Comparable to Endeavour MAT as a state-funded multi-school operator delivering shared central services and pursuing a similar growth-by-acquisition strategy.
• Ark Schools: Large national Multi-Academy Trust operating non-selective primary and secondary academies across England with a focus on educational outcomes for disadvantaged pupils. Comparable to Endeavour MAT as a multi-school state-funded operator with central services and school improvement teams.
• The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT): Large UK Multi-Academy Trust operating primary, secondary and all-through academies across multiple regions. Comparable to Endeavour MAT in its mixed-phase school portfolio, growth-by-acquisition strategy, and central services delivery model.
• United Learning: One of the largest UK Multi-Academy Trusts operating a mixed portfolio of selective, non-selective, state and independent schools nationally. Most directly comparable to Endeavour MAT given its similar mix of school types and shared central services model.
• Harris Federation: Major London-based Multi-Academy Trust running a large portfolio of primary and secondary academies with strong academic outcomes. Comparable to Endeavour MAT as a state-funded trust pursuing consistent academic results across a multi-school network.

Regional players

• Leigh Academies Trust: Kent-based Multi-Academy Trust operating multiple primary and secondary schools in the same South East region as Endeavour MAT. Highly comparable as a local competitor for pupil recruitment, staff, and prospective joiner schools in the Kent market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/endeavour-mat

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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