The National Mathematics and Science College

What The National Mathematics and Science College does

The National Mathematics and Science College (NatMatSci) is an independent, private sixth form boarding and day college located in Coventry, Warwickshire, UK, founded in 2016. It operates as the UK's only fully STEM-dedicated boarding school, delivering A-level education in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, English, Mathematics, and Physics to academically outstanding students aged 15-19. The portfolio spans a 2 Year GCSE Programme, a Pre-A-level Programme, a two-year A-level Programme, a Fast Track A-level Programme, a Preparation for Medicine Programme, and a Summer School 2026 with four tracks (Medicine Preparation, English for Academic Success, Practical Lab Skills, and Cryptography & Computing). Teaching is delivered in a small residential community with on-site boarding, pastoral care, and university application support, and outcomes include 86% A*/A grades at A level (3-year average) and roughly 1-in-5 students progressing to Oxbridge.

The business model combines recurring subscription-like tuition and boarding fees (not publicly disclosed, but with a £250 non-refundable deposit mechanism for summer places) with seasonal one-time summer programme fees published at £1,250-£3,000 depending on duration and boarding. Distribution is direct-to-consumer: prospective students and families apply through the website and progress through application, assessment, and interview. Top-of-funnel marketing relies on virtual open events hosted by Principal Dr Andy Kemp and Vice Principal Dr Penny Robotham, free webinars, prospectus requests, an interactive Maths Quiz, organic social media across Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram, and international agent referrals. Select international students from around the world are explicitly targeted, with graduate destinations including Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, King's College London, UCL, UCLA, Penn State, and Toronto. The institution is privately held with no disclosed parent company, funding rounds, or institutional investors, and was commended in the Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2026 (Marketing Award category).

Name

The National Mathematics and Science College

Legal name

The National Mathematics and Science College

Website

https://natmatsci.ac.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The National Mathematics and Science College is a private UK sixth form boarding and day college in Coventry, founded in 2016 and the UK's only fully STEM-dedicated boarding school, delivering A-level and GCSE programmes plus summer schools to academically gifted students aged 13-19.

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Product category

Private STEM Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Science & STEM Instruction (School-Delivered) (EDAJAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Accelerated Learning & Grade Advancement Programs (EDAJAGAE), Subject-Specific Short Courses & Academies (e.g., STEM, Business, Arts) (EDAIAIAC)

Keywords

• Private sixth-form education
• STEM A-level tuition
• Boarding school services
• University admissions preparation
• Summer STEM programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

Coventry, Warwickshire

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. A-level Tuition: Full-time A-level STEM education for students aged 15-19, offered as both boarding and day programmes. The main two-year A-level course specialises in STEM subjects.
2. Summer School Programmes: One and two-week intensive summer programmes in Medicine Preparation, English for Academic Success (EAL), Practical Lab Skills (Chemistry), and Cryptography and Computing. Offered with or without boarding.
3. Boarding Services: Full boarding facilities including luxury single ensuite rooms, catering in The Alchemists' Restaurant, 24/7 pastoral care, and access to kitchens, social lounges, gaming area, coffee hub, study spaces and gym.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The college delivers specialist STEM-focused secondary and sixth-form education for academically strong students aged 15-19 through boarding and day arrangements. Its sellable routes include a two-year GCSE programme, Pre-A-level, A-level, Fast Track A-level, Preparation for Medicine, and 2026 Summer School programmes.

Product overview

The National Mathematics and Science College is the UK's only fully STEM-dedicated boarding school, offering a specialised education in STEM subjects. The portfolio consists of academic programmes (Pre-A-level, A-level, Preparation for Medicine, Fast Track A-level, and 2 Year GCSE Programme) designed for students aged 15-19, plus a Summer School 2026 with multiple specialised tracks (Medicine Preparation, English for Academic Success, Practical Lab Skills, and Cryptography & Computing), and an interactive online Maths Quiz used for prospective student engagement. All offerings focus exclusively on STEM education with the goal of preparing students for top universities worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-A-level Programme A preparatory programme for students aged 15-16 that builds the foundational knowledge and academic skills required for A-level STEM studies.
• A-level Programme A two-year A-level course specializing in STEM subjects for students aged 16-19 who are preparing for progression to leading universities.
• Preparation for Medicine Programme A specialist programme for students preparing for medical careers, including UCAT preparation, interview mastery, and medical-school application support.
• Fast Track A-level Programme An accelerated one-year A-level programme for students who need to complete their A-level studies in a shorter timeframe.
• 2 Year GCSE Programme A two-year, STEM-focused GCSE programme designed to prepare students for A-level study at the college.
• Summer School 2026 A STEM-focused summer programme for students aged 13-17, offered in one- and two-week formats with or without boarding and including Medicine Preparation, English for Academic Success, Practical Lab Skills, and Cryptography and Computing tracks.
• Preparing for Medicine: UCAT, Interviews and Application Mastery A one-week summer programme for aspiring medical professionals aged 15-17, covering clinical techniques, anatomy, pharmacology, medical applications, UCAT preparation, and interview skills.
• English for Academic Success A one- or two-week pre-A-level summer programme for English-language learners aged 14-16 that develops scientific vocabulary and academic English skills.
• Behind the Test Tube: Practical Lab Skills An intensive hands-on chemistry course for students aged 15-17 covering synthesis, purification, chromatography, and spectroscopy techniques.
• The Science of Cryptography and Computing A one-week summer programme for students aged 15-17 covering cryptography, programming, robotics, and cybersecurity concepts.
• Boarding Services Residential boarding for enrolled students, including single ensuite rooms, catering, 24/7 pastoral care, kitchens, social lounges, a gaming area, a coffee hub, study spaces, and a gym.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86% A*/A grades at A level (3 year average)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Oxford International College: Oxford-based independent sixth form college offering A-level programmes targeted at international and domestic students aiming for Oxbridge and other top UK universities, with similar premium, outcomes-led positioning.
• DLD College London: London-based independent sixth form college offering A-levels (including STEM) to a predominantly international student body, competing for the same globally mobile, university-aspirational cohort.
• Cardiff Sixth Form College: Small specialist independent sixth form college in Wales consistently ranked among the UK's top A-level providers with a STEM-heavy curriculum and substantial international intake, directly comparable to NatMatSci's positioning.
• Abbey College Cambridge: Independent sixth form college in Cambridge providing A-level and GCSE programmes with strong preparation for Oxbridge and Russell Group universities, overlapping directly with NatMatSci's target market and curriculum mix.
• Concord College: Independent specialist co-educational boarding sixth form college in Shropshire focused on preparing high-achieving students for top UK and international universities, with a similar STEM-emphasising curriculum and Oxbridge-track outcomes.
• CATS Colleges: Multi-campus international sixth form college group (including Cambridge Arts & Sciences) offering A-level and pre-university programmes to a global student body, comparable in curriculum and international recruitment focus.

Broad incumbents

• Westminster School: One of the UK's most prestigious independent schools in central London, offering a broad curriculum including strong STEM departments; competes with NatMatSci for the highest-achieving London and international applicants, though with a much wider subject range.
• Eton College: The UK's most historically prominent independent boarding school, with extensive STEM provision and Oxbridge placement rates. Represents the heritage incumbent that outcome-driven families may compare NatMatSci against.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/natmatsci
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC47ouY1rVq6nxmg4pfK_emw
• Facebookfacebook.com/natmatsci
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/natmatsci
• Instagraminstagram.com/natmatsci_

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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