Mortensrud skole

What Mortensrud skole does

Mortensrud skole is a public primary school (barneskole) serving approximately 400 students in grades 1 through 7 (ages 6-13), located in Bydel Søndre Nordstrand in Oslo, Norway. The school was originally opened in 1986 under the name Rudene skole and is wholly owned and operated by Oslo kommune through the Utdanningsetaten (Education Agency). It is part of the Osloskolen public school system, receives its budget through municipal allocations, and provides education free of charge to all enrolled students. The school is led by Rector Trond Herbert Johansen (in role since 1 August 2018) and has approximately 65-70 staff members.

The school's core educational offering is built around four named focus areas: Språkutviklende undervisning (language development instruction, developed in partnership with Dekomp and OsloMet); Traumesensitiv tilnærming (a trauma-sensitive approach with a dedicated leadership position); Digitale læringsmidler (digital learning tools including 1:1 tablets, smart boards, and Apple TV in every classroom); and Gode leseferdigheter (systematic reading skills development). It also runs the Aktivitetsskolen (AKS) after-school program with near 100% participation among grades 1-4, organized into four color-coded bases by grade. Supporting services include Skolehelsetjenesten (school health service), Miljøteamet (a cross-disciplinary student support team), a school library, and a Leirskole (overnight camp) program for 6th graders. The school is implementing the Miljøfyrtårn environmental management system.

The business model is non-commercial: education is free to families, the AKS core hours (after school until 16:00) are free for grades 1-4, and full-day AKS placement is offered for an additional fee. All funding flows from Oslo Municipality's annual budget. The go-to-market is geographically fixed — students are enrolled through the municipal school placement system based on residence in the school's catchment area. The school uses the Osloskolen website, Skolemelding app, Skole SMS, and Vigilo parent portal for communication, attendance, and assessment. There is no commercial revenue stream, no fundraising, and no expansion beyond the assigned geographic scope.

Name

Mortensrud skole

Legal name

Mortensrud skole (Oslo kommune Utdanningsetaten)

Website

https://mortensrud.osloskolen.no

Company type

Public

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mortensrud skole is a public primary school serving approximately 400 students in grades 1-7 in Bydel Søndre Nordstrand, Oslo. Operated by Oslo Municipality, it provides free education with focus areas in trauma-sensitive teaching, language development, digital learning, and reading skills.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Literacy Intervention & Dyslexia Support Programs (Gen Ed) (EDAJAGAF), Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH), Homework Help & Study Skills Coaching (EDAJALAB)

Keywords

• Primary education services
• Public elementary school
• After-school care program
• Language development teaching
• Trauma-informed pedagogy

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

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. Municipal Public Education Funding: Mortensrud skole is a public primary school (barneskole) funded by Oslo Municipality through the Utdanningsetaten (Education Agency). The school operates as part of the Osloskolen public school system with no commercial revenue streams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mortensrud skole is a public primary school (barneskole) operated by Oslo Municipality, providing tuition-free education for approximately 400 students in grades 1–7. The school combines standard Norwegian primary curriculum delivery with targeted focus areas in trauma-sensitive teaching, systematic language development, reading skills, and digital learning tools, and integrates the Aktivitetsskolen (AKS) after-school care program with near 100% participation for grades 1–4.

Product overview

Mortensrud skole is a public elementary school (barneskole) serving approximately 400 students in grades 1-7, located in Bydel Søndre Nordstrand, Oslo. The school operates as a unified educational institution with two integrated service offerings: Aktivitetsskolen (AKS) providing after-school care, and the Skolehelsetjenesten delivering health services. The school offers core educational programs through focus areas including Språkutviklende undervisning (language development), Traumesensitiv tilnærming (trauma-sensitive approach), Digitale læringsmidler (digital learning tools), and Gode leseferdigheter (reading skills). Additional services include a school library, Miljøteamet (environment team) for student support, and Leirskole (camp school) for 6th graders. The institution follows the LK 20 curriculum framework.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AKS (Aktivitetsskolen): Activity school providing after-school care and activities for students from 1st to 7th grade, with nearly 100% participation and free core hours available.

Products and services

• Mortensrud skole primary education (grades 1–7) Public primary school education for approximately 400 students aged 6–13 in grades 1–7, delivered under the Norwegian LK20 curriculum. Includes Norwegian-language instruction, reading-skills development, digital learning tools (tablets, smart boards, Apple TV), and trauma-informed pedagogy. Free of charge to enrolled students within the catchment area.
• Aktivitetsskolen (AKS) after-school program After-school care program for grades 1–4 organised into four colour-coded bases (Red, Blue, Yellow, Green) by grade level, with dedicated base leaders and themed weekly plans. Free core hours until 16:00 plus free participation two days during complete holiday weeks; full-time placement 07:30–17:00 available for an additional fee. Achieves near 100% participation.
• Skolebiblioteket (School Library) School library offering book lending, reading corners, and librarian-led instruction for primary students. Older students can serve as library assistants as part of work-experience. Supports the school's reading-skills focus area.
• Skolehelsetjenesten (School Health Service) School health service providing health checkups, vaccinations, health guidance, and individual support conversations for physical, mental, or social challenges. Delivered by school nurse and physiotherapist staff in cooperation with Bydel Søndre Nordstrand.
• Leirskole (Camp School) Multi-day overnight school camp for 6th grade students held at Fagerhøy, providing outdoor education and social development experiences.
• Miljøteamet (Student Support Team) Cross-disciplinary student support team providing observation, assessment, and intervention. Coordinates with teachers, parents, and external partners to ensure a good and safe learning environment. Includes the TST lead (Malin Myren Foldal) and is coordinated by a social-worker/teaching-inspector (Siri Bolstad).

Quantifiable outcome

• Near 100% participation in AKS (after-school program)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, support and minor.

• DekompcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Dekomp and OsloMet (Oslo Metropolitan University) for systematic language development work. After two years of collaboration, teachers report increased competence and awareness of concept learning in multilingual classrooms.
• OsloMet (Oslo Metropolitan University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for language development program (språkutviklende undervisning) helping teachers implement word generation, genre pedagogy, and multilingualism as resources in teaching.
• Bydel Søndre Nordstrand - HelsestasjonensupportOthersSchool health services partnership with Bydel Søndre Nordstrand for health checkups, vaccinations, and health guidance.
• Barnevernet (Child Welfare Service)supportOthersCollaboration with child welfare services to ensure children receive necessary help, care and protection.
• BUP (Barne- og ungdomspsykiatrisk poliklinikk)supportOthersChild and adolescent psychiatry clinic providing specialized mental health services for students who need more support than municipal services can provide.
• PPT (Pedagogisk-psykologisk tjeneste)supportOthersEducational-psychological service providing advisory and expert assessment for children with difficult learning or upbringing situations.
• Utekontakten (Outreach Service / Crime Prevention Team)supportOthersYouth outreach service in Bydel Søndre Nordstrand focused on substance abuse and crime prevention for youth aged 12-25.
• FagerhøyminorOthersLeirskole (campschool) destination for 6th grade students, offering outdoor education experiences.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Holmlia skole: Public elementary school in the same Bydel Søndre Nordstrand in Oslo, serving grades 1-7 under the same Osloskolen system. Operates on the same funding model (Oslo kommune Utdanningsetaten), serves a similar multilingual/socioeconomic catchment area, and deploys the same AKS after-school program.
• Bjørndal skole: Public elementary school in Bydel Søndre Nordstrand, Oslo. Directly comparable to Mortensrud in governance, funding source, curriculum (LK20), student demographic profile, and delivery of AKS after-school care.
• Lofsrud skole: Public elementary school located in the immediate Mortensrud/Lofsrud area of Bydel Søndre Nordstrand, Oslo. Operates with the same Osloskolen governance and funding model and serves a comparable local student population.
• Prinsdal skole: Public elementary school within Bydel Søndre Nordstrand, Oslo. Shares the same municipal funding structure, catchment demographics, and AKS after-school platform as Mortensrud skole.

Others

• Vigilo: Norwegian school management platform (schedules, attendance, assessments) used by Mortensrud skole and many other Norwegian schools. Functions as a technology infrastructure peer/vendor rather than a service competitor.

Regional players

• Akershus fylkeskommune skoler: Public school operator in the region surrounding Oslo. Operates with similar public funding models, curriculum alignment, and after-school programs but serves a different geographic catchment area.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mortensrud-skole

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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