Oakwood School London

What Oakwood School London does

Oakwood School London was one of three schools that joined in 2025 to form Fidelis College under PACT Educational Trust. Fidelis College is an all-through, coeducational independent Catholic school in South London serving pupils aged 4–18 through Prep, Senior and Sixth Form stages. Its core offering includes primary education, GCSE preparation, A-Levels, academic mentoring, university and careers preparation, and a Character Development Programme supported by a personalised tutor system.

The revenue model is based primarily on recurring termly tuition, charged across age bands from £4,860 to £8,040 per term, plus registration fees, deposits, scholarships, bursaries and ancillary services. A premium International Programme for pupils aged 9–18 is priced at £14,575 per term and includes tuition, uniform, English-language support, Cambridge exam preparation, host-family accommodation, trips and airport transfers. Admissions are direct, using open events, weekday tours, online applications, assessments, interviews and individual consultations; the institution does not operate on a technology-platform business model, although it uses conventional software for administration, parent communication and marketing.

Name

Oakwood School London

Legal name

PACT Educational Trust

Website

https://oakwoodschool.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Oakwood School London was one of three schools that merged in 2025 to form Fidelis College, a South London independent Catholic school serving pupils aged 4–18 through Prep, Senior and Sixth Form, including GCSE, A-Level and international study options.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Secondary School Exchange Programs (Academic Year/Semester) (EDAIAHAB)

Keywords

• Independent Catholic school
• Prep school education
• GCSE A-Level tuition
• International student programme
• All-through education

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: The primary revenue stream is termly tuition fees charged across four year-group bands: Reception to Year 2 (£4,860/term), Year 3 to Year 6 (£5,260/term), Year 7 to Year 11 (£7,620/term), and Year 12-13 (£8,040/term). Additional revenue is generated from registration fees, deposits, and ancillary services.
2. International Programme: A comprehensive international student programme priced at £14,575 per full term, covering tuition, uniform, Cambridge exam preparation, host family accommodation, trips, excursions, and airport transfers. This represents a premium offering compared to domestic fees.
3. Ancillary Services: Additional revenue streams include individual music tuition, external examination entry fees, and curriculum-linked excursions or trips. Lunch provision is managed through award-winning caterers Holroyd Howe.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fidelis College delivers an all-through independent Catholic co-education from Reception through Sixth Form, structured as a Prep School (Reception to Year 6), Senior School (Year 7 to Year 11) preparing for GCSEs, and Sixth Form (Year 12-13) preparing for A-Levels and university entrance. The school also runs the Fidelis International Programme for overseas students aged 9-18, combining English immersion, Cambridge exam preparation and host family accommodation, and offers ancillary services including bus transportation (via Zeelo), school meals (via Holroyd Howe), individual music tuition, and scholarship and bursary support.

Product overview

Fidelis College (formerly Oakwood School London, The Laurels School, and The Cedars School - merged in 2025) is an all-through independent Catholic school in South London offering education from Reception (age 4) through Sixth Form (age 18). The school operates as a unified institution comprising a Prep School (Reception to Year 6), a Senior School (Year 7 to Year 11), and a Sixth Form (Year 12-13). Core educational products include academic programmes at GCSE and A-Level, alongside specialized offerings such as the Fidelis International Programme for overseas students. The school is supported by supplementary services including bus transportation (via Zeelo), school meals (via Holroyd Howe), and a character development tutorial system. The institution is part of the PACT Educational Trust and is backed by Parentes Foundation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Prep School (Reception to Year 6) All-through primary education from Reception (ages 4-5) through Year 6 (ages 10-11) featuring small class sizes, the Character Development Programme, the Fidelis Tutorial System, and a broad curriculum including English, Mathematics, Science, Religious Education, languages (French, Spanish, Latin), Art, Music, PE and Character Development.
• Senior School (Year 7 to Year 11) Secondary education covering Key Stage 3 and GCSE preparation. Core subjects include English, Mathematics, Religious Studies, and Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Combined Science). Optional subjects include Art, Computer Science, Design & Technology, Drama, Food Preparation & Nutrition, French, Geography, History, Latin, Music and Spanish.
• Sixth Form (Year 12-13) Post-GCSE A-Level education preparing students for university and beyond, featuring academic mentoring, university and careers preparation, and an enrichment programme including work experience, leadership roles and university taster days. Entry requires Grade 7+ in subjects to be studied at A-Level.
• Fidelis International Programme Full-board programme for international students aged 9-18 featuring English immersion, additional EAL classes, Cambridge exam preparation, host family accommodation, and full integration into school life. The fee of £14,575 per term includes tuition, uniform, Cambridge exams, host family, trips, excursions and airport transfers.
• Bus Transportation Service Home-to-school bus services operated in partnership with Zeelo, offering online booking, live vehicle tracking and 24/7 customer support, with both Standard Hours and Late Hours configurations available.
• School Meals Service Catering provided by award-winning caterers Holroyd Howe, with lunches freshly prepared on site daily and a salad and fruit bar plus a daily vegetarian option.
• Academic, Sport, Music and Art Scholarships and Means-Tested Bursaries Academic scholarships awarded on the basis of GCSE performance or by Headteacher discretion, plus sport, music and art scholarships and means-tested bursaries to support access to the school's standard programmes.
• 11+ and 13+ Entrance Examination Preparation Academic assessment programmes for entry into the school. The 11+ exam covers Mathematics (National Curriculum KS2) and English (comprehension and extended writing); the 13+ exam follows the ISEB Common Entrance syllabus.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students progress to top universities including Oxford, Cambridge, and Russell Group universities
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Integration10 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Parentes FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParentes Foundation was established to promote high quality education through the development of human virtues. It has strong financial backing through its ProEduca Group, one of the largest educational organisations in the world. The foundation supports more than fifty educational institutions across the globe and has a long-term commitment to PACT schools including Fidelis College, seeking to ensure their educational vision becomes a reference point for education in the UK.
• ZeelominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerZeelo provides home-to-school bus services for Fidelis College, offering online booking platforms, 24/7 customer support, live vehicle tracking, and status notifications. The partnership offers both Standard Hours and Late Hours bus services for students.
• Holroyd HoweminorOthersAward-winning caterers Holroyd Howe freshly prepare all school lunches on site with a salad and fruit bar and daily vegetarian option. The caterers support the school's commitment to nutritious, varied meals prepared daily.
• AEGIScoreOthersAEGIS (Accreditation of International Education) provides quality assurance accreditation for international schools, ensuring standards for student welfare, academic quality, and operational excellence.
• Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI)coreOthersISI conducts regulatory inspections of independent schools in the UK, ensuring compliance with educational standards and regulations.
• Catholic Independent Schools ConferenceminorOthersMembership organisation for Catholic independent schools in the UK, providing networking, best practices, and representation for member institutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Donhead Preparatory School: Catholic preparatory school in Wimbledon serving boys aged 3-11. Comparable prep-school offering and Catholic ethos, also serving the South London Catholic family market.
• The London Oratory School: Catholic independent secondary school in West Brompton serving boys with strong Catholic ethos. Directly comparable faith-based independent offering targeting London families.
• Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School: West London Catholic independent boys' school with similar Catholic ethos and academic rigour. Comparable fee structure and selective admissions make it the closest UK Catholic school peer for Fidelis College.
• Box Hill School: Independent co-educational day and boarding school in Surrey with international student intake and host family arrangements. Comparable model on international programme structure.
• Westminster Cathedral Choir School: Catholic choir school in Westminster serving boys with strong musical and Catholic traditions. Comparable faith-based preparatory and senior offering within Central London.
• Marymount International School London: Catholic international school in Kingston upon Thames serving predominantly overseas students with boarding, EAL, and Cambridge/IB preparation. Highly aligned on international programme mechanics and Catholic identity.
• More House School: Catholic independent boys' day school in Knightsbridge with similar fee band and Catholic ethos. Direct competitor for London Catholic families seeking premium all-through education.
• St Mary's School Ascot: Catholic independent girls' boarding school in the South East offering premium fees (~£14k/term) with international student cohort. Strongly comparable on Catholic ethos, premium pricing, and international programme structure.

Broad incumbents

• City of London School: One of London's most prestigious independent schools with similar academic outcomes (Oxbridge progression) but secular ethos. Sets the competitive benchmark for top-tier London independents.
• St Paul's School: Premier London independent school with similar Oxbridge outcomes and premium fee band. Although secular, it represents the academic standard that Catholic schools like Fidelis benchmark against.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FidelisCollege
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@FidelisCollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/FidelisCollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oakwood-school-london
• Instagraminstagram.com/fidelis_college

Compliance3 records

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