The Grey Coat Hospital

What The Grey Coat Hospital does

The Grey Coat Hospital is a Church of England comprehensive school for girls located in London. Firmographic records reference 1688 origins, with the current school established in 1899 as a Church of England school for girls; the Old Greys' Association alumni network also dates to 1899. The school operates across two sites: the St Andrew's Building at Greycoat Place (SW1P 2DY) for Years 7-9, and the St Michael's Building at 98 Regency Street (SW1P 4GH) for Years 10-13. The institution provides secondary and Sixth Form education to female students, with Sixth Form admission requiring five GCSE grades at level 9-5 including English Language and Mathematics. The core academic offering comprises GCSE preparation and an A Level Sixth Form programme delivering 23 subjects across sciences, humanities, languages, arts, and social sciences, with most students studying three linear A Levels alongside the optional Extended Project Qualification.

The academic offer is supplemented by an enrichment portfolio including the Duke of Edinburgh Award (supported by the Grey Coat Hospital Adventure Trust), a Japanese Exchange programme, Eco Club, Music Opportunities with termly concerts, and a Healthy Schools Programme that has held National Healthy Schools Accreditation since 2006. The school operates as a Language College with an international dimension, and its communication infrastructure includes the EduLink One parent platform and an alumni network managed in partnership with Future First.

The Grey Coat Hospital is registered as a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (Registered no. 08099098) and operates as an exempt charity. It is governed by a board of governors and primarily funded through government per-pupil education grants, supplemented by voluntary parental contributions through The Grey Coat Gift — a subscription programme typically ranging from £10 to £100 per month per student, with a 2024-2025 fundraising target of £200,000. Gift Aid is claimed for UK taxpayers. No equity funding rounds, M&A activity, or external investors are reported, and revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

The Grey Coat Hospital

Legal name

The Grey Coat Hospital

Website

https://gch.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1899

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Grey Coat Hospital is a Church of England comprehensive school for girls in London, delivering Year 7 through Sixth Form education with 23 A Level subjects and enrichment programmes, funded by government grants and voluntary parental contributions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education (Girls' School)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Sex (Boys/Girls) Private Schools (EDAJABAK)

Keywords

• Secondary school education
• Sixth form programmes
• A Level courses
• GCSE curriculum
• Extracurricular enrichment

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Grey Coat Hospital provides secondary education for girls from Year 7 through Year 13 across two London campuses, delivering a comprehensive curriculum leading to GCSEs and A Level qualifications. The Sixth Form offers 23 A Level subjects plus an Extended Project Qualification, supplemented by an enrichment programme including the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Japanese Exchange, music opportunities, Eco Club, and a Healthy Schools programme accredited since 2006. The school is a company limited by guarantee and exempt charity, supported by government funding and voluntary parental donations through The Grey Coat Gift.

Product overview

The Grey Coat Hospital is a Church of England comprehensive school for girls offering a comprehensive educational programme from Year 7 through Sixth Form (Years 12-13). The core offering is secondary and post-16 education leading to GCSE and A Level qualifications, with a Sixth Form providing 23 A Level subjects including sciences, humanities, languages, arts, and social sciences. The portfolio extends through enrichment programmes including the Duke of Edinburgh Award (with associated Adventure Trust funding), Japanese Exchange, Eco Club, Music Opportunities (Autumn and Spring Concerts), and a Healthy Schools Programme (accredited since 2006). Communication with families is facilitated through the EduLink One parent platform for absence reporting, while alumni engagement operates through a Future First-managed network. The school also operates a voluntary funding programme (The Grey Coat Gift) supporting subsidised activities including music lessons, mental health services, and extracurricular clubs. The Language College status and International Dimension designate add further specialisation to the educational offer.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Secondary School Education (Years 7-13) A Church of England comprehensive school for girls offering full-time secondary education from Year 7 through Sixth Form (Year 13), with a curriculum spanning arts, sciences, humanities, languages, and technical subjects leading to GCSE and A Level qualifications across two London campuses.
• A Level Sixth Form Programme Two-year Sixth Form provision offering A Level programmes across 23 subjects including sciences, humanities, languages, arts, and social sciences; most students take three linear A levels plus an optional Extended Project Qualification, with entry requiring five GCSE grades at 9-5 including English Language and Mathematics.
• Music Opportunities (Autumn and Spring Concerts) A comprehensive music programme offering lessons, ensembles, and performance opportunities for students, including regular Autumn and Spring Concerts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students study three Linear A Level subjects with terminal exams in Year 13

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Future FirstminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFuture First manages the school's alumni network. Former students can sign up through Future First's platform to speak to students and attend alumni events.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• South Hampstead High School: GDST girls' day school in North London offering senior and Sixth Form education with broad A Level provision and similar enrichment model. Closest comparable in size, location, and single-sex girls' comprehensive offering.
• City of London School for Girls: GDST girls' day school in central London (Barbican) covering secondary and Sixth Form with a strong academic and enrichment profile. Direct peer for central-London girls' comprehensive schooling.
• James Allen's Girls' School: Independent girls' day school in Dulwich (south London) covering Junior, Senior, and Sixth Form. Comparable London-based girls' comprehensive secondary with strong enrichment and academic profile.
• Francis Holland School, Regent's Park: Independent girls' day school in central London with Nursery through Sixth Form. Comparable London girls' school with similar heritage positioning and academic breadth.
• Haberdashers' Aske's School for Girls: Independent girls' day school in Hertfordshire/London fringe, covering Junior, Senior, and Sixth Form. Similar in scale and academic breadth to The Grey Coat Hospital Sixth Form.
• Queen's Gate School: Independent girls' day school in South Kensington covering ages 4-18. Comparable central-London girls' school with comparable curricular and enrichment breadth.

Broad incumbents

• Cheltenham Ladies' College: Leading UK independent girls' boarding school with broad A Level curriculum and strong enrichment. Larger, more established girls' school with overlapping operating model but broader national draw.
• North London Collegiate School:

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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