Quinton House School

What Quinton House School does

Quinton House School is an independent private school located in Northampton, UK, operating from a Grade 1 listed 12th-century manor house (Upton Hall) on a 31-acre campus with modern teaching, sports, and Sixth Form facilities. Founded in 1946 as Upton Hall School and renamed in 1966, the school provides continuous education from Nursery (age 3) through Sixth Form (age 18), structured across five phases: Nursery and Preschool, Reception, Preparatory School, Senior School, and Sixth Form. Core academic products follow age-appropriate curricula including EYFS, GCSE (16 subjects), and A-Level (18 subjects plus Extended Project Qualification), with a 1-to-1 device programme deploying iPads in early years and laptops from Year 3 upwards.

The school operates a subscription-based termly fee model, with tuition ranging from £4,578 per term (Reception) to £7,087 per term (Years 10, 12-13), plus non-VAT charges for compulsory lunches and enrichment. Additional revenue streams include Nursery session fees (£35 per morning session), sibling discounts (10-20%), registration and admission fees (£100 registration, £500 admission deposit, £6,000 international deposit), international EAL fees (£2,000 per annum), school transport, examination fees, holiday camps, and uniform sales. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-family through a dedicated admissions team, whole-school open days, private tours, coffee mornings, and taster days, supported by a website, Instagram, Facebook, and referral network.

Quinton House School is part of Blenheim Schools, a network of 17 UK independent schools with 1,300+ staff, owned by Outcomes First Group. The school was previously owned by Cognita Schools (acquired in 2004 as Cognita's first portfolio school) before transitioning to Blenheim Schools. Operational technology spans Salesforce CRM, Capita SIMS for student information, NetSuite for finance, Google Classroom and Microsoft for productivity, Seesaw and Tapestry for learning delivery, and Confirmit for parent surveys. The school's differentiation rests on heritage (80+ years), historic estate, character education developed with the Jubilee Centre at University of Birmingham, ISI Excellent rating, and academic outcomes including 94.4% GCSE grades at 4/C or above versus 70.5% nationally.

Name

Quinton House School

Legal name

Quinton House School

Website

https://quintonhouseschool.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Quinton House School is an independent private school in Northamptonshire, UK, offering continuous education from Nursery (age 3) through Sixth Form (age 18), operating within the Blenheim Schools group owned by Outcomes First Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent / Private Education (K-12)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Child Care Services (62441)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

General Preschools (Play-Based) (EDACABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Full-Day Nursery Programs (EDACACAD), Extended Day Programs at Preschools & Childcare Centers (EDACAHAB)

Keywords

• Independent day school
• Private co-education
• Early years education
• Senior school Sixth Form
• Northamptonshire schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Northampton

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 - Preparatory School: Termly tuition fees for Reception through Year 6. Fees range from £4,578 (Reception) to £5,805 (Year 6) per term for tuition. Additional non-VAT items including compulsory school lunches and educational enrichment at £405 per term.
2. Tuition Fees - Senior School: Termly tuition fees for Year 7 through Year 13. Fees range from £6,380 (Year 7) to £7,087 (Years 10, 12, 13) per term. Additional charges vary by year group.
3. Nursery and Preschool Session Fees: Session-based fees: Morning session (8am-1pm) £35.00, Afternoon session (1-4pm) £21.00, After school session (4-6pm) £14.00. Compulsory lunch at £3.20/day and afternoon tea at £2.10/day for applicable sessions.
4. International Student Fees: International students pay same tuition fees plus £2,000 EAL support fee per annum. £6,000 deposit required (refundable). Full year fees paid upfront.
5. Additional Services: School transport (variable pricing), public examination fees (GCSE, A-Level), specialist additional tuition (Music, Dyslexia etc. - charged separately).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Quinton House School is an independent co-educational day school in Northamptonshire, UK, providing continuous education for pupils aged 0-18 across Pre-School, Nursery, Infants, Junior, Senior, and Sixth Form phases. The school sells tuition-based schooling services, supplemented by co-curricular activities, and operates as part of the Blenheim Schools group under the ownership of Outcomes First Group.

Product overview

Quinton House School is an independent private school offering a holistic educational journey from Nursery (age 3) through Sixth Form (age 18). The school operates a unified platform-plus-services model: the core academic products span five distinct phases (Nursery & Preschool, Reception, Preparatory School, Senior School, and Sixth Form) that build sequentially upon each other, with each phase following age-appropriate curricula (EYFS, National Curriculum Key Stages, GCSE, and A-Level). Supporting the core academic products are integrated supplementary services including Before & After School Care (included in fees), an extensive Co-Curricular Programme with 100+ activities, Holiday Camps, a 1-to-1 Device programme providing iPads or laptops, School Trips (local to international), and Scholarship opportunities. The school is set within a 12th-century Grade 1 listed manor house on 31 acres, operated by Blenheim Schools group. The educational approach emphasizes character development alongside academic excellence, with established partnerships with technology platforms including Google Classroom, Microsoft, Capita SIMS, Seesaw, and Tapestry for curriculum delivery and school administration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-School and Nursery Early years education and care for children aged 0-4, delivered as part of the school's all-through provision for families with pre-school-age children in Northamptonshire.
• Infants School Primary phase education for younger pupils, continuing the school's all-through pathway and delivering core literacy, numeracy, and foundation subjects in a co-educational setting.
• Junior School Junior phase education for older primary-age pupils, preparing them for transition into the Senior School and offering a broad curriculum with co-curricular enrichment.
• Senior School Secondary education for pupils through to GCSE level, delivered on the same Quinton campus, with academic and co-curricular provision leading into the Sixth Form.
• Sixth Form Post-16 education (typically A Level/equivalent) for pupils completing their schooling at Quinton House School, providing the final stage of the school's 0-18 educational pathway.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94.4% GCSE grades at 4(C) or above (vs 70.5% national average)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Blenheim SchoolscoreOthersQuinton House School is part of Blenheim Schools group, a network of 17 independent schools across the UK. Blenheim provides shared expertise, funding, investment, and long-term stability. Group includes 1,300+ dedicated staff collaborating to embed best practice across all member schools. Head office at Atria, Spa Road, Bolton, BL1 4AG.
• Lodestone HousecoreOthersCatering partner providing nourishing, fresh meals to support student wellbeing and learning. With over 50 years of experience, Lodestone House sources fresh whole ingredients with integrity. Their 'garden to kitchen to classroom' ethos includes sustainable food sources, British farmers support, and locally sourced eggs and milk. Also provides 'Eat Vibrantly' initiative introducing nutritious foods monthly.
• StevensonsminorOthersOfficial school uniform supplier since 1925. Family-owned business specializing in school wear and sportswear. Parents can order via Stevensons website with support from customer services and 1:1 fittings at Northampton or St Albans branches.
• Ardmore Language SchoolsminorOthersEnglish language school with over 35 years' experience supporting young English learners. Provides Ardmore X online platform for teacher-led and independent study. Supports international students prepare for UK school life before term start and throughout first terms with online English lessons outside standard school day.
• Jubilee Centre, University of BirminghamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for character education programme. School works collaboratively with the Jubilee Centre, focusing on building blocks of character. Students develop civic, performance, intellectual, and moral virtues through structured character curriculum.
• ISA (Independent School Association)minorOthersMembership association providing network of competition opportunities, tournaments, and festivals in sports and other activities. School participates in ISA events giving students exposure and opportunity across variety of sports.
• Silverstone CircuitminorOthersAnnual 'Girls on Track' event promoting women in motorsport. Year 6 girls attend F1 Grand Prix activities including reactions-time testing, driving simulations, media coverage, medical careers, and tyre changes.
• Next Generation SportminorOthersHoliday camps provider offering multi-sport activity camps during school breaks. Activities include football, basketball, tennis, athletics, gymnastics, orienteering, and team games. Camps held at Quinton House School facilities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Oundle School: Larger, well-established co-educational independent boarding and day school in Oundle, Northamptonshire. Operates in the same regional market as Quinton House with a broader full-boarding offer and stronger national brand.
• Stowe School: Large independent co-educational boarding and day school (13-18) in Buckinghamshire. Larger incumbent in the wider regional market with a premium heritage estate comparable to Quinton's Upton Hall setting.

Direct peers

• Wellingborough School: Independent co-educational day school in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, serving Nursery through Sixth Form. Closest direct competitor to Quinton House, operating in overlapping Northamptonshire catchment with comparable fee tier and all-through model.
• Northampton High School: GDST independent day school for girls located in Northampton. Direct local competitor sharing the same city catchment and broadly comparable premium independent positioning, though single-sex rather than co-educational.

Regional players

• Bloxham School: Independent co-educational boarding and day school (11-18) in Oxfordshire. Comparable regional independent school with overlapping senior-school catchment and similar character/pastoral emphasis.
• Kimbolton School: Independent co-educational day and boarding school in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, serving ages 3-18. Comparable size and all-through model in adjacent East Midlands/East of England region.
• Beachborough School: Independent co-educational prep school (Nursery to Year 8) near Brackley in Northamptonshire/Buckinghamshire. Comparable local preparatory offering feeding into senior schools, directly competing for prep-age families in Quinton's catchment.
• Magdalen College School: Independent co-educational preparatory school (ages 4-13) in Oxford. Comparable heritage-driven prep school feeding into senior independents, with overlapping character education positioning and similar fee tier.
• Akeley Wood School: Independent co-educational day school in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, serving Nursery through Sixth Form. Similar all-through independent model in neighbouring county, competing for southern Northamptonshire families.

Emerging players

• Cranleigh Prep School: Independent co-educational prep school in Surrey. Comparable prep-phase offering with strong academic outcomes and broad co-curricular programme; relevant for benchmarking on positioning rather than direct geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/quintonhousesch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/quinton-house-school

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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