MEI

What MEI does

MEI (Mathematics in Education and Industry) is a UK registered charity (no. 1058911), founded in the early 1960s and headquartered in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, with approximately 225 employees. The organisation is dedicated to improving mathematics education across England, serving teachers, students (Key Stage 1 through post-16), school and college leaders, and university partners. MEI delivers a portfolio of DfE-funded national programmes (notably the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme and the Further Education Maths CPD Programme), the award-winning Integral online teaching and learning platform for A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics, university progression programmes (mA*ths, Higher Level Problem Solving), competitions (Ritangle, Calculator Crunch, FE Maths Challenge), and an annual conference at Keele University. The organisation also developed 2,000+ maths lessons in partnership with Oak National Academy across Key Stages 1-4.

The core technology stack centres on the Integral platform, which provides 400+ interactive resources, 1,800+ written exercise questions, and 1,200+ test questions, with self-marking assessment and instant teacher feedback. MEI integrates with external educational technology ecosystems including Desmos, GeoGebra, Autograph, CODAP, Equatio, Casio graphical calculators, and Hachette Learning eTextbooks. The organisation holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 27001 certifications and distributes content through its website, a podcast series, social channels, an annual conference, and the NCETM/Maths Hubs network.

MEI's business model combines DfE contract funding for national programmes (delivered free to state schools and colleges), subscription revenue from the Integral platform (educator and learner tiers, including Multi-Academy Trust discounts), conference registration fees, grants from foundations (The Hg Foundation, Nuffield, Nesta, UK Space Agency, IET, Royal Air Force Charitable Trust), and charitable donations. Distribution is predominantly domestic (England) via direct engagement, with Integral accessible globally online. MEI occupies a contracted role in the English maths education system rather than a competitive commercial position, and its revenue concentration in DfE funding is the principal financial profile characteristic.

Name

MEI

Legal name

Mathematics in Education and Industry

Website

https://mei.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

MEI is a UK educational charity (est. 1960s, 225 staff) that delivers DfE-funded maths teacher professional development, the Integral online learning platform, and university progression programmes to schools, colleges, and teachers across England.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maths Education Services

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Problem-Solving & Enrichment Classes (Non-competition) (EDAMAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Competition Coaching & Training Programs (AMC/AIME/USAMO/MathCounts) (EDAMAEAA), Math Talent Search & Gifted/Accelerated Math Programs (EDAMAEAJ), STEM Competitions & Olympiads (Science Bowls, STEM Challenges) (EDAMABAL)

Keywords

• Maths education resources
• Teacher professional development
• Online learning platform
• Curriculum support services
• Maths enrichment programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

Trowbridge, Wiltshire

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (DfE): MEI receives significant funding from the Department for Education to deliver national programmes including the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme (AMSP) and Further Education Maths CPD Programme. These programmes provide free support to state-funded schools and colleges.
2. Charitable Donations and Legacies: MEI accepts donations through JustGiving and Enthuse platforms, and offers legacy giving options to support independent research and initiatives.
3. Integral Platform Subscriptions: MEI's Integral platform offers subscription packages for educators and learners. Institutions pay for educator subscriptions while individual students can purchase learner subscriptions for A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics resources.
4. Conference Revenue: MEI generates revenue from annual conference registrations, with varying fee tiers for attendance. The conference is held annually at Keele University.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

MEI is an educational charity that delivers national DfE-funded maths support programmes (AMSP, FE Maths CPD), operates the award-winning Integral online learning platform for A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics, develops curriculum resources in partnership with Oak National Academy, runs the annual MEI Conference at Keele University, and provides enrichment, competitions, and university progression programmes to schools, colleges, teachers, and students across England.

Product overview

MEI (Mathematics in Education and Industry) is an educational charity providing a comprehensive portfolio of products and programmes to support maths education across the UK. The core offerings include Integral (MEI's award-winning online learning platform for A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics), the DfE-funded Advanced Mathematics Support Programme (AMSP), the Further Education Maths CPD Programme, and the MEI Conference. MEI also offers curriculum resources through partnerships including Oak National Academy and develops enrichment resources such as the Big Earth Data Project and competitions like Ritangle and Calculator Crunch. The portfolio is supported by professional development, university progression programmes including the mA*ths Programme, and research/insights through MEI's podcast and reports.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AMSP (Advanced Mathematics Support Programme): A DfE-funded programme to improve maths progression and support high-quality teaching of AS/A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics and Core Maths.
• Integral
• NCETM (National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics)
• FE Maths CPD Programme
• Ritangle
• Calculator Crunch
• FE Maths Challenge

Products and services

• Integral MEI's award-winning online teaching and learning platform for A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics, providing comprehensive, dynamic, and interactive resources with self-marking tests and instant feedback. Available via educator subscriptions for institutions (with MAT discounts) and individual learner subscriptions for students.
• Advanced Mathematics Support Programme (AMSP) A DfE-funded national programme managed by MEI to improve maths progression and support high-quality teaching of AS/A level Mathematics, Further Mathematics, and Core Maths. Engages 2,000+ schools and colleges and has provided professional development to 6,000+ teachers, contributing to a 15% increase in advanced maths participation.
• Further Education Maths CPD Programme An extensive DfE-funded professional development programme for Further Education teachers of students working towards Level 2 GCSE Mathematics and Functional Skills Maths, delivered free to eligible practitioners.
• MEI Conference MEI's annual 2-day conference at Keele University uniting maths teachers through over 50 expert-led sessions, keynote speakers, networking, and workshops, with registration fees varying by attendance type and subsidies/bursaries available.
• mA*ths and Further mA*ths Programme A programme (in partnership with Imperial College London, University of Manchester, and others) supporting high-achieving students in state-funded schools to achieve A* grades in A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics through online courses, MOOCs, undergraduate mentors, and face-to-face masterclasses.
• Higher Level Problem Solving Programme Dedicated support for students to develop confidence and skills for university admissions tests (TMUA, STEP, MAT) and preparation for mathematics-rich undergraduate courses.
• MEI Staffroom Specialized support and networking resource for teachers delivering OCR B (MEI) AS/A level Mathematics specifications, providing additional subject-specific advice and community.
• Ritangle A maths competition for A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics students featuring problem-solving challenges with a top prize.
• Calculator Crunch A challenge supporting the transition from KS2 to KS3 with calculator activities designed to keep pupils engaged and excited about maths as they move from Year 6 to Year 7.
• Further Education Maths Challenge A national competition designed to inspire and support post-16 students working towards Functional Skills maths qualifications or improving their GCSE Mathematics grade.
• The Big Earth Data Project A funded suite of hands-on activities using UK Space Agency satellite data to help KS3-5 students build statistical and mathematical skills while exploring large Earth observation datasets, including topics on climate change and environmental challenges.
• Deeper Maths Resources An innovative suite of resources designed to support excellent practice in the teaching of secondary maths to all students, aligned with teaching for mastery approaches for deep and sustained learning.
• Data Science Resources Courses and resources giving young people the chance to learn about data science, machine learning, and AI using real-world datasets, including support for developing the Level 3 Qualification in Data Science and AI.
• Digging for the Why Podcast MEI's podcast series exploring maths education topics — from KS2-KS3 transition to classroom culture and teaching practices — hosted by Andy Lumley and Alison Hopper, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15% increased participation in advanced maths (AS/A level, Further Mathematics, Core Maths)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• CasiomajorTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025MEI and Casio launched a national graphing technology pilot. Casio is also headline sponsor for MEI Conference 2026. MEI has produced student tasks for Casio graphical calculators integration into A level schemes of work.
• Observatory for Mathematical EducationminorOthers · 1 January 2025Commissioned by MEI to undertake external evaluation of the AMSP.
• Oak National AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023MEI was selected as Oak National Academy's curriculum partner to develop full curriculum packages for maths across Key Stages 1 to 4. MEI has created over 2,000 high-quality maths lessons including slides, videos, worksheets, quizzes, and resources.
• University of ManchestermajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Manchester University adopted the mA*ths Programme in 2023 to support high-achieving students in state-funded schools to achieve top grades in A level mathematics.
• University College London (UCL)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020MEI developed UCL Horizons programme for Year 10 students struggling with GCSE Maths, combining interactive maths modules with support from UCL Student Ambassadors. In 2024, MEI developed UCL Accelerate for in-school tutoring.
• National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER)minorOthers · 1 January 2020Commissioned by DfE and MEI to evaluate the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme (AMSP).
• Imperial College LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017MEI partnered with Imperial College London to create the mA*ths Project designed for high-achieving students in state-funded schools to help them achieve A* grades for top universities. Programme includes MOOCs, undergraduate mentors, and face-to-face masterclasses.
• National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics (NCETM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMEI is a key delivery partner with NCETM, which promotes high-quality teaching of mathematics from Early Years through to post-16. MEI's Chief Executive Charlie Stripp also serves as Director of NCETM since March 2013.
• Maths HubscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMEI collaborates with Maths Hubs through NCETM to provide comprehensive support for maths teachers in England. The AMSP works with Maths Hubs for programmes like the Higher Level Maths Achievement Programme.
• Hachette LearningminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor for MEI Conference 2026. Integral platform is integrated with Hachette Learning's eTextbooks (formerly Hodder Education).
• Cambridge OCRminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor for MEI Conference 2026. MEI provides support for OCR B (MEI) A level specifications through MEI Staffroom.
• White Rose EducationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor for MEI Conference 2026.
• FFT Education Datalab and CfEYminorOthersEvaluated the mA*ths and Further mA*ths Programme, finding participating students achieved half a grade higher than peers.
• Sheffield Institute of Education (Sheffield Hallam University)minorOthersEvaluated the FE CPD Programme, finding participation targets were exceeded and participant teachers showed increased confidence.
• Magdalen College School, OxfordminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner with MEI to provide university mathematics interview practice for students from state-funded schools invited for Oxford or Cambridge interviews.
• BESA (British Educational Suppliers Association)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBESA logo appears on MEI's website as a partner/supporter of the organization.
• Further Education AllianceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFurther Education Alliance logo appears on MEI's website as a partner/supporter.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• White Rose Education: White Rose Education provides maths schemes of work, lesson plans, and resources widely used in UK primary and secondary schools. A direct competitor in maths curriculum resources and a sponsor/partner of MEI Conference, comparable as a resource publisher targeting the same teacher buyer.
• NRICH (University of Cambridge): NRICH is a Cambridge University maths enrichment project providing free resources, problem-solving activities, and competitions for school-aged students. Directly comparable to MEI as a UK maths education charity focused on enrichment and problem-solving, although NRICH is academically affiliated rather than DfE-funded.
• Cambridge Mathematics: Cambridge Mathematics is a project sponsored by Cambridge University Press developing a unified approach to mathematics education research and resources. Comparable to MEI as a maths education research and curriculum resource provider serving UK schools, though with a more academic/research orientation.
• NCETM (National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics): NCETM is the UK government's designated body for maths teaching excellence, working through the Maths Hubs network. Closely comparable to MEI as both operate in DfE-funded maths teacher professional development; MEI's CEO Charlie Stripp also serves as NCETM Director, making the two structurally intertwined.

Emerging players

• Third Space Learning: Third Space Learning is a UK online maths tutoring provider specialising in school-based interventions and 1-to-1 support. Comparable to MEI's UCL Accelerate and intervention programmes as a provider of targeted maths support for school students, though delivered as paid tutoring rather than charity-funded.
• Sparx Maths: Sparx Maths is a UK-based digital maths learning platform providing personalised homework and curriculum content for secondary schools. Comparable to MEI's Integral as a digital maths teaching platform targeting UK secondary teachers, though for-profit and commercially focused.

Broad incumbents

• BBC Bitesize: BBC Bitesize is the BBC's free educational platform providing resources aligned with the UK national curriculum across all subjects. Comparable to MEI's Oak National Academy curriculum work as a free, publicly-funded maths learning resource, though much broader in subject coverage and brand reach.
• STEM Learning: STEM Learning (formerly STEMNET) is a UK education charity supporting STEM teaching across science, technology, engineering, and maths. Comparable to MEI as a UK STEM education charity delivering teacher CPD and student programmes, though STEM Learning operates across all STEM subjects rather than specialising in maths.

Regional players

• Mathletics (3P Learning): Mathletics is an international digital maths learning platform used by schools globally. Comparable to MEI's Integral as a subscription-based online maths platform, though primarily serving markets outside the UK and operating as commercial edtech rather than a charity.

Others

• Nuffield Foundation: Nuffield Foundation is a UK charitable trust funding education research and resources, including past grants to MEI for post-16 GCSE maths curriculum work. Comparable as a funder and thought leader in UK maths education rather than a direct service provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MEIMaths
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@MEImaths
• Facebookfacebook.com/MEIMaths
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mathematics-in-education-and-industry

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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