Ken Stimpson Academy

What Ken Stimpson Academy does

Ken Stimpson Academy is a state-funded secondary school located in Werrington, Peterborough, England, operating under the governance of Four Cs Academy Trust, a Multi Academy Trust registered in England. The school serves approximately 1,000 students across Years 7-13, delivering the UK national curriculum through Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSEs and vocational pathways), and a Sixth Form offering A-Levels and Level 2/3 vocational qualifications. Its 73 employees support a broad academic and vocational curriculum spanning Computing, Business Studies, Sciences, Humanities, Arts, Modern Foreign Languages, and Physical Education, alongside a dedicated Inclusion Centre providing SEND provision, safeguarding services, wellbeing support, and multicultural education. The school's stated ethos is captured in its motto: Ready. Responsible. Respectful. Resilient.

The school's technology stack is built on a Microsoft 365 cloud ecosystem, including SharePoint-hosted Staff and Student Intranets, Outlook for email, and Teams for collaboration. Operational platforms include ClassCharts for behaviour tracking, homework management, and parent communication, and Parent Pay for online payments for meals, trips, and fees. The school also maintains a Parents' Evening booking system and offers an online Homework 100+ platform. Juniper Education (via e4education) provides website hosting, and the site is documented as partially compliant with WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards. Marketing and communications are delivered through the school website, social media (Linktree), termly newsletter (The Stimpson Shout), direct letters home, and in-person open evenings.

As a publicly funded academy, Ken Stimpson's revenue derives from government allocations rather than commercial pricing; core education is free at point of use. Income-generating elements include optional educational trips (e.g., Paris, Iceland, Ski, China, Dorset Walk), uniform purchases, and school meals. The school administers a Pupil Premium program for eligible students and a Post-16 Bursary for Sixth Form students. Admissions are managed through the local authority process, and the school's customer base consists of secondary-age students, their parents and carers, and prospective families transitioning from local primary schools. The school is part of a broader trust ecosystem that includes Manor Drive Primary Academy, Discovery Primary Academy, Arthur Mellows Village College, Fulbridge Academy, Hampton Vale Primary Academy, and Manor Drive Secondary Academy.

Name

Ken Stimpson Academy

Legal name

Ken Stimpson Academy

Website

https://kenstimpson.org.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ken Stimpson Academy is a state-funded secondary school in Werrington, Peterborough, UK, serving approximately 1,000 students aged 11-18 across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Sixth Form, operating under Four Cs Academy Trust governance with a Microsoft 365 and ClassCharts digital infrastructure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter Special Education & Inclusive Programs (EDAJACAF)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• KS4 pathways
• Sixth form
• SEND provision
• Enrichment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Werrington, Peterborough

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, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ken Stimpson Academy is a state-funded secondary school delivering education from Key Stage 3 through Sixth Form (Years 7-13, ages 11-18), including GCSEs, A-Levels, and vocational qualifications across subjects such as English, Mathematics, Sciences, Computing, Humanities, Arts, and Modern Foreign Languages. The school also provides SEND provision, an Inclusion Centre, safeguarding and wellbeing support, and a wide enrichment programme including the Duke of Edinburgh Award, the Dorset Walk, and international trips. It is governed by the Four Cs Academy Trust and operates a digital ecosystem of Microsoft 365, ClassCharts, and Parent Pay to support teaching, learning, and parent engagement.

Product overview

Ken Stimpson Academy is a secondary school offering a comprehensive educational program from Key Stage 3 through Sixth Form. The school operates on a platform architecture consisting of core academic curricula (KS3, KS4 Pathways, and Sixth Form courses), supported by supplementary services including the Inclusion Centre for SEND provision, enrichment opportunities through clubs and residential trips, and the Homework 100+ online platform. The curriculum spans diverse subjects including Computing, Business Studies, Sciences, Humanities, Arts, and Modern Foreign Languages, with the school also providing vocational pathways alongside traditional GCSE and A-Level qualifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Key Stage 3 Curriculum Comprehensive curriculum for Years 7-9 covering core academic subjects including English, Mathematics, Science, Computing, Modern Foreign Languages, Humanities, Arts, and Physical Education, delivered to students aged 11-14.
• KS4 Pathways (GCSE and Vocational) Key Stage 4 GCSE and vocational pathways for Years 10-11, including Computer Science, Information Technology, Art and Design, Business and Enterprise, Design & Technology, English, Humanities, Mathematics, Modern Foreign Languages, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Science, and Social Sciences.
• Sixth Form Courses Post-16 education offering A Levels and Level 2/3 Vocational qualifications across Art & Design, Business, Computing, English, Humanities, Mathematics, Modern Foreign Languages, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Science, and Social Sciences, with a Post-16 Bursary available for eligible students.
• Inclusion Centre Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision, safeguarding services, wellbeing support, multicultural education, family support, and young carers services for students requiring additional support.
• Enrichment Opportunities Extracurricular clubs, Duke of Edinburgh Award programme, the Dorset Walk annual fundraising activity, Activity Days, and educational trips including ski trips, Paris trips, Iceland trips, and China trip opportunities.
• Homework 100+ Online homework platform providing extended learning resources and assignments for students to support their studies beyond the classroom.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Four Cs Academy TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFour Cs Academy Trust is the multi-academy trust that governs Ken Stimpson Academy. The trust comprises multiple schools in the Peterborough area including Manor Drive Primary Academy, Discovery Primary Academy, Arthur Mellows Village College, Fulbridge Academy, Hampton Vale Primary Academy, and Manor Drive Secondary Academy. The trust provides shared governance, policies, IT services, and central administration.
• ClassChartscoreTechnology or IntegrationClassCharts is the behaviour tracking, homework management, and parent communication platform used by the school. Available as web and mobile applications for students, parents, and staff.
• Parent PaycoreTechnology or IntegrationParent Pay is the online payment system used by the school for parents to pay for school meals, trips, and other services.
• Microsoft (365, SharePoint, Teams)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe school uses Microsoft 365 cloud platform with SharePoint for staff and student intranets, Teams for communication and collaboration, and Outlook for email. The school's email domain is kenstimpson.org.uk.
• The Malcolm Whales FoundationminorOthersThe school partners with The Malcolm Whales Foundation as a beneficiary for the annual Dorset Walk fundraising activity, where students raise money for the foundation.
• Duke of Edinburgh AwardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school offers the Duke of Edinburgh Award programme to students, providing opportunities for volunteering, physical activities, skills development, and expeditions.

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cognita Schools: International group of independent schools operating in the UK and overseas. Comparable as a multi-school operator with shared services, though funded by fees rather than state funding.
• Oasis Community Learning: National UK multi-academy trust operating primary, secondary, and all-through academies. Comparable as a MAT structure with strong community-embedded ethos akin to Ken Stimpson's positioning.
• Academies Enterprise Trust: Large UK multi-academy trust operating primary and secondary schools nationally. Comparable as a scaled MAT with shared curriculum, IT, and central services infrastructure.
• Harris Federation: Large London- and South-East-focused multi-academy trust operating dozens of primary and secondary academies. Comparable as a scaled UK MAT with shared services and curriculum frameworks.
• Greenwood Academies Trust: Mid-sized UK multi-academy trust operating primary and secondary schools, particularly in the East Midlands and East of England. Comparable on geography (East of England) and MAT operating model.
• Ormiston Academies Trust: UK multi-academy trust operating secondary and primary academies across England. Comparable as a national MAT with shared back-office and educational services.
• REAch2 Academy Trust: UK primary-focused multi-academy trust operating across England. Comparable on MAT structure and use of shared digital platforms (e.g., Parent Pay, Microsoft 365) for school operations.
• United Learning: One of the largest UK multi-academy trusts operating primary and secondary schools nationwide. Comparable as a large MAT providing shared governance, IT, and central services to member schools like Ken Stimpson.

Direct peers

• Arthur Mellows Village College: Secondary school operating within the same Four Cs Academy Trust in Peterborough. Directly comparable on trust governance, curriculum structure, and Peterborough catchment dynamics.
• Manor Drive Secondary Academy: Secondary school within the same Four Cs Academy Trust in Peterborough. Identical governance and operating model, making it the closest direct comparator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/ken-stimpson-community-school

Compliance2 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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