What Maiden Erlegh School does

Maiden Erlegh School is a UK state-funded comprehensive secondary school serving students aged 11-18 (Years 7-13) from a single campus at Silverdale Road, Earley, Reading, RG6 7HS. The school operates within the Wokingham Borough admissions framework and is governed by Maiden Erlegh Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). The Headteacher is Mr Steve Jump, supported by two Deputy Headteachers and a multi-tiered leadership structure including six Assistant Headteachers, a Business Manager, dedicated safeguarding and SENCo leads (Miss C Nimmo), and year-group Heads of Year for Years 7 through 13. The school reports 128 employees and, based on the breadth of provision across Years 7-13, operates at the upper end of UK comprehensive secondary school scale.

The school's core product is a single educational pathway spanning Key Stage 3 (a common curriculum covering English, Mathematics, Sciences, MFL, Humanities, Arts, Technology, PE, and Personal Development, plus a "Purple Pathway" literacy/numeracy catch-up), Key Stage 4 (GCSE and vocational options across a broad subject set including Geography, History, Computer Science, Business Studies, Economics, Health and Social Care, Performing Arts, and the creative and design subjects), and Key Stage 5 / Sixth Form (a wide A Level and Level 3 BTEC/CAMTech offering). Add-on modules include SEND services with an Indigo Resource Hub for ASD/SEMH students, a structured Careers Education (CEIAG) programme delivered via partnerships with Adviza, Unifrog, and the Thames Valley Berkshire Careers Hub, higher-ability Silver/Gold/Platinum programmes (NACE Challenge Award framework), an Extra-Curricular portfolio (Duke of Edinburgh, World Challenge, Interact, Music Lessons, and 40+ clubs), a Personal Development / PSHE / British Values / RSE curriculum, and digital stakeholder tools (MCAS and StudentApp). The technology stack is built on Google Classroom for learning management, ClassCharts for attendance and behaviour, ParentPay for online payments, MCAS and StudentApp for parent/student access, Microsoft Sway (MES Spotlight newsletter), and an e4education/Juniper Education website platform, with Unifrog and four examination boards (AQA, OCR, Pearson, WJEC Eduqas) underpinning assessment and progression. There are no proprietary AI systems, developer APIs, or in-house technology disclosed.

The school's revenue model is state-funded through UK government per-pupil funding via Wokingham Borough Council, with no tuition fees charged to families in the catchment. Supplementary income sources are limited and disclose only on request: sixth-form meal charges, parental voluntary contributions through MESPA (Maiden Erlegh School Parents Association) via Amazon Smile and EasyFundRaising, donations, optional enrichment activity fees, and school uniform sales through Stevensons. The school does not sell to or serve enterprise customers; its end users are students aged 11-18 and their families, with parents/guardians, alumni, and education-sector partners as secondary segments. Outreach channels include the school website, the MES Spotlight newsletter, Instagram (@messixthform and MESPA), the Year 5 Open Evening, subject taster events, Sixth Form information evenings, and a digital prospectus. Geographic scope is domestic UK, with the catchment drawn primarily from Earley, Reading, Wokingham, and surrounding Berkshire areas.

Name

Maiden Erlegh School

Legal name

Maiden Erlegh School

Website

https://maidenerleghschool.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Maiden Erlegh School is a UK state-funded comprehensive secondary school in Earley, Reading, serving students aged 11-18 (Years 7-13) under Maiden Erlegh Trust. It delivers GCSE, A Level, and vocational programmes with Ofsted Outstanding status and top-decile national attainment.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Earley

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, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Maiden Erlegh School is a state-funded coeducational secondary school and sixth form for students aged 11–18, delivering a broad curriculum across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, including GCSEs and A-Levels. It provides dedicated SEND support, CEIAG careers education, a Personal Development curriculum, a Higher Ability programme, and an extensive range of extra-curricular enrichment activities, operating as part of the Maiden Erlegh Trust Multi-Academy Trust.

Product overview

Maiden Erlegh School is a highly successful comprehensive secondary school for students aged 11-18, operating as part of the Maiden Erlegh Trust. The school offers a unified educational service centred on its core secondary education programme, which spans Key Stage 3 (Years 7-8), Key Stage 4 (Years 9-11), and Key Stage 5/Sixth Form (Years 12-13). The core offering is supplemented by specialised add-on modules including Sixth Form Provision with A Level and vocational courses, SEND Support Services with an Indigo Resource Hub for ASD/SEMH students, and comprehensive Careers Education (CEIAG) services. Additional enrichment offerings include Higher Ability Student Programmes (Silver, Gold, Platinum), a diverse Extra-Curricular Activities programme, Personal Development Curriculum, and digital communication tools including the MCAS App and ParentPay for school payments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MESPA: Maiden Erlegh School Parents Association - the official parents' association supporting the school through fundraising and events
• MES Spotlight

Products and services

• Secondary School Education (Years 7-11) Full-time state-funded secondary education for students aged 11–16 (Key Stages 3 and 4), delivering the national curriculum and leading to GCSE qualifications. Designed for students residing in the Wokingham Borough catchment area and their parents/guardians.
• Sixth Form Education (Years 12-13) Post-16 education for students aged 16–18 (Key Stage 5) leading to A-Level qualifications, with direct application via the school. Intended for school leavers and external applicants progressing from GCSEs.
• SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) Support Dedicated support for students with special educational needs and disabilities, integrated into the school's mainstream provision. Targeted at students with identified additional learning needs and their families.
• CEIAG Careers Education Programme Structured careers education, information, advice and guidance programme supporting students' progression to sixth form, university, apprenticeships, and employment. Targeted at all students in Key Stages 4 and 5.
• Extra-curricular Enrichment Programme Wide range of after-school clubs, societies, sports, and enrichment activities supporting holistic student development beyond the academic curriculum. Available to all enrolled students.
• Personal Development Curriculum Structured programme supporting students' personal growth, wellbeing, citizenship, and life skills, delivered alongside the academic curriculum. Targeted at all enrolled students.
• Higher Ability Programme Provision designed to stretch and challenge more able learners, supporting their progression to top universities and high-attainment pathways. Available to identified high-ability students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of pupils stay in education or employment after KS4 (2025)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Integration14 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AdvizacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaiden Erlegh School has gained partnership status with Adviza, which allows students to access impartial career guidance through their careers advisor Anna Finlason. Adviza provides careers information and advice services to support students in making informed career decisions.
• University of ReadingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaiden Erlegh Institute partners with the University of Reading to deliver the 'School Direct' route into teaching. The programme allows applicants to choose their main placement school and spend training time alongside qualified teachers.
• NACE (National Association for Able Children in Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNACE provides the Challenge Award accreditation programme for excellence in provision for high-ability students. Maiden Erlegh was the first school in Wokingham to achieve this prestigious award and has been successfully re-accredited several times.
• PiXL (Partners in Excellence)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in PiXL provides access to professional development programmes, practice sharing, and network collaboration with other schools committed to educational excellence.
• AQA Examination BoardcoreTechnology or IntegrationOne of the main examination boards used by the school for GCSE and A Level qualifications.
• OCR Examination BoardcoreTechnology or IntegrationOne of the main examination boards used by the school for GCSE and A Level qualifications.
• Pearson (Edexcel) Examination BoardcoreTechnology or IntegrationOne of the main examination boards used by the school for GCSE and A Level qualifications.
• WJEC Eduqas Examination BoardcoreTechnology or IntegrationOne of the examination boards used by the school for qualifications.
• Thames Valley Berkshire Careers HubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Careers Hub provides additional resources and support for careers education and employer engagement activities.
• JAC (Joint Advisory Committee for Youth Outreach)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJAC provides mentors for behaviour support and runs groups for students developing peer support and anti-bullying initiatives.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Piggott School:
• Reading School:
• The Abbey School, Reading:
• Kendrick School:
• UTC Reading:

Broad incumbents

• Wellington College:

Direct peers

• Bohunt School:

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/mespashq
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maiden-erlegh-school

Compliance5 records

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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