Woodford School Lusaka

What Woodford School Lusaka does

Woodford School Lusaka Limited is a private co-educational day school established in 2013 in Lusaka, Zambia, operating under the Rhodes Park Schools Group whose founders trace a track record in Zambian education back to the 1960s. The school delivers Nursery and Primary education from Early Learning (Crèche and Reception 1-4, ages 1.5-5.5) through Grade 7, structured across two Lusaka campuses — the original Kabulonga headquarters (Plot 377/7 Corner Kabulonga & Bishops Roads) and the newer Ibex Hill Campus introduced in 2022 for expanded Primary, athletics, and sports activities.

Its academic model is a dual-pathway offering: a National Pathway aligned to Zambia's Ministry of Education Competency-Based Curriculum and an International Pathway delivered via the Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Early Learning curricula. Supporting programmes include the Learning Support unit (established June 2021) with Individualised Education Plans, a Remedial Programme targeting reading, mathematics, and writing, and a Technology Integration Programme building digital literacy. Technology infrastructure is built on G Suite for Education — Google Classroom, Google Meet, individualised student email, plus Student and Parent Portals — which the school deployed at scale during COVID-19 beginning April 2020 and now uses for blended delivery; ancillary tools include Zoom, Kahoot!, Adobe Scan, and Google Forms for the IT Help Desk.

The school monetises primarily through termly tuition fees billed across three terms per calendar year (due the last day of the prior term), supplemented by one-time aptitude assessment fees for admission, PTA-funded bus transport, and third-party uniform and catering services via EduCorp. A multi-tier discount architecture (early-payment, family, corporate, remote-learning, and the Folotiya Memorial scholarship granting 75% tuition at Rhodes Park School) is used to manage demand and retention. Distribution is direct-to-parent via on-campus enrollment and an Ed-Space online application form; the school reports 100% Grade 7 ECZ examination pass rates for six consecutive years through 2022.

Name

Woodford School Lusaka

Legal name

Woodford School Lusaka Limited

Website

https://lusaka.woodfordschools.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Woodford School Lusaka is a private co-educational day school in Lusaka, Zambia, offering Nursery through Grade 7 education on a dual National (Zambian CBC) and Cambridge International curriculum, serving Lusaka families across two campuses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Primary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAG

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

SECONDARYEDACADAF

Inquiry/Project-Based Early Learning Academies

Education/Early Childhood Education/Early Learning Academies & Montessori/Reggio/Steiner Programs

Keywords

• Private primary education
• Early childhood learning
• Cambridge curriculum education
• Competency-based curriculum
• Primary day school

Headquarters

HQ city

Lusaka

HQ country

Zambia

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Core revenue from tuition fees charged per term. Woodford School Lusaka operates a cycle of three terms per calendar year, with tuition fees for a particular term due and payable on the last day of the previous term
2. Remote Learning Fees: Reduced tuition fees for remote learning periods, with discounts ranging from 20-40% depending on grade level. Phase II remote learning runs September 1 to November 30 with 3-month advance payment option
3. Assessment and Examination Fees: Fees for aptitude assessments for prospective students, paid by parents or guardians during the admission process
4. Transport and Ancillary Services: School bus services with PTA bus fund contributions; uniform and catering services through third-party providers

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Woodford School Lusaka is a private co-educational day school operating Nursery and Primary classes from Early Learning (Reception, ages 1.9 months to 5.5 years) through Grade 7. The school delivers education through two parallel curriculum pathways — the National Pathway following the Zambian Competency-Based Curriculum and the International Pathway through Cambridge Education — supplemented by digital learning delivery via G Suite for Education, learning support, remedial programmes, and physical education.

Product overview

Woodford School Lusaka is a co-educational, private day school established in 2013 as part of Rhodes Park Schools Group, offering Nursery and Primary education from Reception through Grade 7. The school operates a dual-pathway curriculum system comprising the National Pathway (Zambian Competency-Based Curriculum) and the International Pathway (Cambridge Education). Core educational products include the Student Portal and Parent Portal for administrative and learning management, integrated with G Suite for Education for digital learning delivery. The school provides specialised programmes including Early Learning Centre (Reception 1-4), Lower Primary (Grades 1-3), Upper Primary (Grades 4-6), Learning Support Programme, and Remedial Programme. Facilities include a Computer Room/ICT Lab, School Library, and Physical Education infrastructure. Assessment tools include Cambridge's PiRA (reading) and PUMA (numeracy) assessments. The school achieved 100% pass rate in Grade 7 ECZ examinations for six consecutive years and participates in Independent Schools Association of Zambia sporting leagues.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Learning Centre Nursery classes (Reception 1-4) for children from 1 year 9 months to 5.5 years, providing foundational skills through play-based learning emphasising communication, language, physical development, and personal/social/emotional development.
• Lower Primary Education (Grades 1-3) Formal literacy and numeracy education using comprehensive programmes based on international best practices, including letter and sound recognition and word blending.
• Upper Primary Education (Grades 4-6) Completes the primary cycle, preparing learners for primary school leaving assessment with emphasis on application of knowledge, problem-solving, critical thinking, and holistic development. Includes School-Based Assessments (SBAs) from Grade Four.
• Cambridge Primary Curriculum (International Pathway) Internationally recognised, broad, and balanced education for children aged 5-11 years (Grades 1-6) including English, Mathematics, Science, Computing, Global Perspectives, and complementary subjects.
• National Pathway (Zambian CBC) Academic pathway following the Zambian Ministry of Education's Competency-Based Curriculum, providing a parallel option alongside the Cambridge pathway.
• Remote Learning Programme Online learning delivery using Student Portal, Google Classroom, and live video sessions via Google Meet or Zoom, supporting continued education during campus closures.
• Learning Support Programme Established June 2021, serves a wide spectrum of learning needs with assessments, Individualised Education Plans (IEPs), and support for learners with additional needs, alongside extension for high-potential learners.
• Remedial Programme Targeted support for students who have fallen behind or require additional help in core academic areas (reading, mathematics, writing), addressing learning gaps and strengthening fundamental skills.
• Physical Education and Sport Programme Full-time PE teachers providing lessons on exercise and good health, covering tennis, basketball, netball, football, hockey, rugby, and athletics, with active participation in Independent Schools Association of Zambia sporting leagues.
• Folotiya Memorial Minor Scholarship Annual scholarship programme providing two scholarships (one male, one female) with 75% tuition fee discount at Rhodes Park School from Grade 8 to Grade 12, with dedicated allocation for Woodford School Lusaka learners. Exam fee of K1,000 waived for qualifying students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% Grade 7 examination pass rate for six consecutive years (2022)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered supporting, core and minor.

• ZamtelsupportingTechnology or Integration · 9 April 2020Telecommunications provider from whom school procured internet access devices (modems) for teachers during COVID-19 remote learning implementation. Modems enabled teachers to access school servers and websites from their homes for remote teaching and video conferencing via Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
• Rhodes Park Schools GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Parent organization that established Woodford School Lusaka in 2013. The Rhodes Park Schools Group founders have long history of excellence in Zambia's education sector stretching back to the 1960s. Woodford School Lusaka is the first of several Woodford Schools planned to be established across the country. Rhodes Park School provides secondary education pathway with scholarship opportunities for Woodford School Lusaka graduates.
• Cambridge EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational curriculum provider offering Cambridge Primary programme for Grades 1-6 and Cambridge Early Learning curriculum for Early Learning Centre. Provides internationally recognized, broad, and balanced education with flexible adaptation to local context while maintaining high global standards. Curriculum includes English, Mathematics, Science, Global Perspectives, Digital Literacy, Art, Music, Physical Education, and Modern Foreign Languages (French and Chinese).
• Chaminuka Nature ReserveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational tour destination for Reception and Grade 1 students. Located in scenic northeastern outskirts of Lusaka, featuring over 300 bird species and 72 animal/reptile species including lions, cheetahs, ostriches, hyenas, giraffes, and elephants. Provides hands-on environmental and wildlife education experiences.
• Kafue National ParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Grade 6 field trip destination for educational tours providing experiential learning outside classroom environment.
• South Luangwa National Park (Mfuwe)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDestination for Scouts and Girl Guides camping trips offering outdoor adventure and environmental education experiences.
• Ndubaluba Skills CampminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkills development camp facility hosting students for character building and skills development activities.
• GooglecoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of G Suite for Education platform including Google Classroom, Google Meet, and individualised student email addresses. Enables scheduling of online live classes, collaborative learning, varied assessment with feedback, and secure online learning environment. Training provided to teachers on platform utilization.
• EduCorpsupportingOthersThird-party provider of school uniforms and catering services mentioned in website navigation and marketing materials.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Simba International School: Private primary school in Lusaka offering international curriculum pathways to local families; comparable as a smaller private primary competitor operating in the same Lusaka premium market.
• Lusaka International Community School: Leading non-profit international school in Lusaka offering K-12 education with international curriculum to expatriate and local families; directly comparable as a premium private international-curriculum competitor in the same city.
• Baobab College: Private K-12 school in Lusaka offering Cambridge International curriculum alongside Zambian programs; directly comparable as it serves the same private primary-secondary international-curriculum segment in Lusaka.
• American International School of Lusaka: Private international school in Lusaka serving nursery through secondary grades with American and international curricula; comparable as a competing premium international-curriculum school targeting similar Lusaka families.
• Rhodes Park School: Sibling school within Rhodes Park Schools Group offering secondary education with Cambridge pathway; directly comparable as it shares brand, scholarship pipeline, governance and Cambridge curriculum architecture with Woodford School Lusaka.

Regional players

• Chilenje Basic School: Government primary school in Lusaka offering Grades 1-7 education; comparable in serving the same Lusaka primary-age segment, though as a public-sector benchmark rather than premium private competitor.
• Mpelembe School: Private primary school in Lusaka offering nursery and primary education; comparable as a regional private primary competitor targeting Lusaka families seeking quality basic education.
• Leopards Hill Memorial School: Private primary school in Lusaka serving local families; comparable in providing private primary education in Lusaka, though positioned in the broader national-curriculum segment rather than premium international curriculum.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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