St John Paul II Multi Academy

What St John Paul II Multi Academy does

St John Paul II Multi Academy Company is a Catholic Multi Academy Trust (MAC) registered and operating in Birmingham, England, under the oversight of the Archdiocese of Birmingham and the Birmingham Diocesan Education Service. Established in 2014, the trust operates a network of 11 schools (nine primary and two secondary) delivering Catholic education from early years through secondary under the motto 'Be Not Afraid'. Each member school retains its own identity and admissions process while receiving centralized back-office and school improvement support.

The trust is led by CEO Teresa Cotter and governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Maria Perkins, with Foundation Directors representing the Diocese. Operational delivery is coordinated through a Central Services Team of approximately 14 staff covering HR, Finance, Estates, School Improvement (Inclusion, Teaching and Learning), Governance and Compliance, Catholic Life, and Administration. Programs delivered across the network include the Inclusion Principles Framework, safeguarding services, attendance support, and shared professional development grounded in the Walk Thru model and Rosenshine's Principles.

The trust is funded primarily through per-pupil government grants from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), supplemented by Diocesan support. There are no tuition fees; revenue is a function of pupil rolls across the 11 schools. Marketing and outreach rely on the diocesan website, parish networks, X/Twitter, and school open days. There is no proprietary technology platform; the trust operates standard educational administration systems for school management, finance, and communication.

Name

St John Paul II Multi Academy

Legal name

St. John Paul II Multi Academy Company

Website

https://johnpaulii.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St John Paul II Multi Academy Company is a Catholic Multi Academy Trust operating 11 primary and secondary schools in the Birmingham region under the Archdiocese of Birmingham, funded by UK government per-pupil grants and supported by a central services team for HR, finance, inclusion, and school improvement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Catholic primary education
• Catholic secondary education
• Multi academy trust
• Faith-based schooling
• School improvement services

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham, England

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Education Funding: As a Multi Academy Trust, the primary revenue stream is government funding from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) for educating pupils. Funding is allocated per pupil across the 11 schools in the MAT.
2. Diocesan Support: Operational and strategic support from Birmingham Diocesan Education Service, aligned with the Catholic education mission of the Archdiocese of Birmingham.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

St John Paul II Multi Academy Company operates a network of 11 Catholic schools (9 primary and 2 secondary) across the Birmingham region, delivering faith-based primary and secondary education underpinned by the Catholic ethos of the Archdiocese of Birmingham. Through a Central Services Team covering HR, Finance, IT, Estates, Governance, and School Improvement, the trust provides shared professional development, inclusion support, safeguarding frameworks, and attendance management consistently across all member schools.

Product overview

St John Paul II Multi Academy Company is a Catholic Multi Academy Trust (MAC) operating as a unified educational platform managing 11 schools across the Birmingham region. The network includes primary schools (Abbey Catholic, Holy Cross, Maryvale Catholic, Blessed Dominic Barberi, Sacred Heart, SS Mary and John, SS Peter and Paul, St. Joseph, St. Nicholas) and secondary schools (Bishop Walsh Catholic, St Edmund Campion Catholic). The trust provides centralized educational programs and support services including an Inclusion Principles Framework, safeguarding services, attendance support, and school improvement initiatives. Each member school operates under the Catholic ethos while benefiting from shared resources, governance, and professional development coordinated through the Central Services Team.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Abbey Catholic Primary School A Catholic primary school within the St John Paul II Multi Academy network serving Catholic families in Birmingham.
• Bishop Walsh Catholic School A Catholic secondary school within the St John Paul II Multi Academy network serving the Birmingham region.
• Holy Cross Primary School A Catholic primary school within the St John Paul II Multi Academy network serving the Birmingham region.
• Maryvale Catholic Primary School A Catholic primary school within the St John Paul II Multi Academy network serving the Birmingham region.
• Blessed Dominic Barberi Catholic Primary School A Catholic primary school within the St John Paul II Multi Academy network serving the Birmingham region.
• Sacred Heart Primary School A Catholic primary school within the St John Paul II Multi Academy network serving the Birmingham region.
• SS Mary and John Primary School A Catholic primary school within the St John Paul II Multi Academy network serving the Birmingham region.
• SS Peter and Paul Primary School A Catholic primary school within the St John Paul II Multi Academy network serving the Birmingham region.
• St. Joseph Primary School A Catholic primary school within the St John Paul II Multi Academy network serving the Birmingham region.
• St. Nicholas Primary School A Catholic primary school within the St John Paul II Multi Academy network serving the Birmingham region.
• St Edmund Campion Catholic School A Catholic secondary school within the St John Paul II Multi Academy network serving the Birmingham region.

Quantifiable outcome

• MAC-wide teaching quality and curriculum alignment through shared Walk Thru model and Rosenshine's Principles
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Birmingham Diocesan Education ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014The MAT operates under the oversight of the Birmingham Diocesan Education Service and Archdiocese of Birmingham. The Diocese provides strategic guidance, support for Catholic ethos, and alignment with the Diocesan vision for Catholic education. Members include Canon Jonathan Veasey (Parish Priest and former Director of Diocesan Education Service) and Eric Kirwan (Chief Operating Officer for Birmingham Diocesan Education Service).
• Archdiocese of BirminghamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe MAT is a Catholic Multi Academy Company formed under the Archdiocese of Birmingham. The Archbishop and Diocese have oversight responsibility for Catholic education within the region, with Foundation Directors representing the Diocese on the Board.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Ormiston Academies Trust: One of the largest non-Catholic multi-academy trusts in England, operating a broad network of primary and secondary schools. Comparable as a scaled MAT with centralised school improvement and shared services, though non-faith and far larger in footprint.
• Star Academies: A national multi-academy trust operating faith-informed and non-faith primary and secondary schools across England. Comparable as a scaled MAT with central school improvement services, though operating at significantly larger scale and with a different regional footprint.
• Academies Enterprise Trust: A large, established national MAT running a diverse portfolio of primary and secondary academies across England. Comparable as a multi-academy operator competing for school conversions and teaching talent, though broader and secular.

Direct peers

• Holy Family Catholic Multi Academy Trust: A Catholic MAT in the West Midlands region operating multiple primary and secondary schools under a centralised services model. Comparable as a faith-based MAT competing for the same diocesan schools, families, and teaching talent in Birmingham.
• St Mary's Catholic Academy Trust: A Catholic MAT running a network of primary and secondary schools across the Midlands. Comparable as a diocesan-affiliated trust with shared Catholic ethos, centralised back-office services, and overlapping pupil and staff catchment in the West Midlands.
• Holy Cross Catholic Multi Academy Company: A Catholic MAT operating multiple schools in the West Midlands, providing shared HR, Finance, and School Improvement services. Comparable in structure, funding base, and diocesan oversight to SJPII MAC.
• Romero Catholic Academy Trust: A Catholic Multi Academy Trust in the West Midlands providing centralised services across a network of Catholic primary and secondary schools. Comparable in mission, funding model, and operating geography with overlapping Birmingham catchment.
• Lumen Christi Catholic Multi Academy Company: A Catholic Multi Academy Trust also operating in the West Midlands/Birmingham area. Directly comparable because both serve as diocesan-aligned Catholic MATs running networks of primary and secondary schools under shared governance and ethos.

Others

• Birmingham Diocesan Education Service: The diocesan education authority overseeing Catholic schools across the Archdiocese of Birmingham. Comparable not as a competitor but as the strategic governing body that both partners with and oversees SJPII MAC, including key board members and members of SJPII MAC.
• Blue Apple Education: An education services provider delivering school websites, branding, photography, and creative services to UK schools and MATs. Comparable as a B2B supplier ecosystem partner to UK academy trusts, including SJPII MAC whose website is built on its PlatoWeb platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/StJohnPaulIIMu1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/john-paul-ii-multi-academy

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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