Fullhurst

Name

Fullhurst

Legal name

Fullhurst Community College

Website

https://fullhurst.leicester.sch.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fullhurst Community College is a state-funded secondary academy in South West Leicester, England, serving approximately 1,500 students aged 11–16 across two campuses under Executive Headteacher Christina Bailey, delivering Key Stage 3, GCSE, and BTEC qualifications funded through UK government per-pupil allocations.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Leicester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Education Funding: State-funded secondary school receiving government per-pupil funding, with additional Pupil Premium funding for eligible students (disadvantaged students). Pupil Premium rate was £935 per eligible student per year.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fullhurst Community College is a state-funded secondary school delivering secondary education to students aged 11-16 across two campuses in South West Leicester. Core delivery includes Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 curricula, GCSE qualifications in core and elective subjects, and BTEC Level 2 / Cambridge National vocational awards in Music Practice, Sport Science, and Health and Social Care, alongside enrichment via The Fullhurst Pledge and a dedicated Careers Education Programme.

Product overview

Fullhurst Community College is a secondary school serving students aged 11-16 years across two sites in South West Leicester. The institution operates a single-site educational service model providing Key Stage 3 curriculum (Years 7-9), GCSE qualifications, and BTEC Level 2 vocational awards. The core educational offering consists of traditional academic GCSE courses supplemented by vocational qualifications including Music Practice BTEC, Sport Science Cambridge National, and Health and Social Care Cambridge National. Additional services include The Fullhurst Pledge (arts, careers, community, identity and experiences programme), a dedicated Careers Education Programme, and a mobile application for parent/student communication. The school expanded to accommodate 1500 students following the opening of the £15million Fosse Campus in 2019.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Key Stage 3 Curriculum Educational program for Years 7-9 covering core subjects including English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Computing, Arts, Languages (French and Spanish), and Physical Education.
• GCSE and BTEC Qualifications Secondary education certification programs including GCSE courses in core subjects (English, Maths, Science, Languages), Business, Computer Science, Art, Music, Drama, PE, and BTEC Level 2 Tech Awards.
• The Fullhurst Pledge A commitment to providing students with enriching experiences across five categories: The Arts, Careers, Community, Identity and Experiences, designed to broaden horizons and build self-confidence.
• Careers Education Programme Comprehensive careers guidance including information for students, parents, employers and teachers, supporting students' future pathway planning and career development.
• The Fullhurst App Mobile application enabling parents and students to access school information, receive updates, and stay connected with school activities.
• Music Practice BTEC Level 2 Tech Award BTEC Level 2 qualification enabling students to develop practical music industry skills including performance, composition, and music production using digital audio workstations.
• Cambridge National in Sport Science OCR Cambridge National Level 2 qualification covering sports coaching, fitness training principles, nutrition for sports performance, and injury prevention.
• OCR Cambridge National Level 2 in Health and Social Care Qualification covering fundamental principles of rights of individuals, person-centred values, effective communication and protection in health and social care settings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ofsted September 2023: Good rating with positive feedback on curriculum, inclusive culture, student safety and belonging

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

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

• UCL (University College London) - Professor Kathryn RileyflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 October 2026Collaboration on 'I Belong HERE' Conference focused on school belonging. Professor Kathryn Riley serves as partner and keynote speaker. The partnership explores how belonging is created through leadership, policy and practice.
• Flakefleet Primary SchoolminorOthers · 16 October 2026Headteacher Dave McPartlin speaking at 'I Belong HERE' Conference
• Christ Church CofE Primary SchoolminorOthers · 16 October 2026Principal Claudet Hedman speaking at 'I Belong HERE' Conference
• Corley Academy, Coventry (Thrive Trust)minorOthers · 16 October 2026Young people from academy participating in 'I Belong HERE' Conference
• M&M ProductionsminorOthers · 16 October 2026Touring theatre company that performed Sleeping Beauty pantomime for Year 7 students
• Curve TheatrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing students with drama club workshops, theatre visits, and other performing arts opportunities. Culminates in annual performance at Curve Theatre.
• Curve TheatrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal partnership providing Drama Club, workshops, theatre visits and annual performance opportunities at the Curve Theatre
• Solutions for the Planet - Big Ideas ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYear 8 students participated in Big Ideas Day exploring sustainability challenges. Mentors from local businesses provided STEM insights.
• Local SchoolsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with local schools for shared learning opportunities and community initiatives such as school allotment
• Sports and Community OrganisationsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClose partnership with local sports and community organisations for student opportunities and community support

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Babington Academy: State-funded secondary academy in the same Leicester city area, serving a comparable age range (11-16/19) with a similar curriculum and admissions model. Directly comparable peer for catchment, funding, and outcomes benchmarking.
• Rushey Mead Academy: Leicester city secondary academy serving a broadly similar demographic. Direct peer for inner-city Leicester state secondary comparison, including Pupil Premium share and GCSE outcomes.
• Moat Community College: Leicester secondary school serving similar age and demographic range. Direct local peer for benchmarking attainment, attendance, and Pupil Premium outcomes.
• Castle Mead Academy: Recently opened Leicester city secondary academy (free school). Comparable on new-campus infrastructure footprint and on competing for the same South Leicester parental demographic.
• English Martyrs Catholic School: Catholic voluntary-aided secondary school in Leicester for ages 11-19. Comparable on scale, curriculum breadth, and citywide parental choice dynamics, with a faith-led differentiation.
• The City of Leicester School: Co-educational state secondary school in central Leicester serving ages 11-19. Comparable peer for admissions, curriculum design, and post-16 progression analysis.

Broad incumbents

• Lionheart Academies Trust: Leicester-area multi-academy trust operating multiple secondary and primary schools. Relevant comparator for the structural (and operational) advantages a Fullhurst-style standalone academy forgoes by not being part of a MAT.

Regional players

• Twyford Academies Trust: Multi-academy trust covering secondary schools in the broader Leicestershire/East Midlands region. Comparable for MAT-level governance, shared services, and growth strategy at scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/Fullhurst
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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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