Shoreham Village School

What Shoreham Village School does

Shoreham Village School is a community primary school located on Church Street, Shoreham, Sevenoaks, Kent, UK, serving children from Reception (age 4-5) through Year 6 (age 10-11). Founded in 1841, the school is a small, mixed-age-class institution with a Published Admissions Number (PAN) of 15 pupils per Reception class, organised into four classes: Barton (Reception), Palmer (Years 1-2), Moore (Years 3-4), and Cameron (Years 5-6). It is operated by The Pioneer Academy Multi-Academy Trust (Company No. 07691324), which provides governance, shared policies and strategic direction. The school is rated 'Good' by Ofsted (April 2019) and has achieved the School Games Platinum Sports Mark consecutively in 2023 and 2024.

The school operates on a hybrid revenue model. The core income stream is government per-pupil funding for state-funded primary education, supplemented by fee-based ancillary services: Breakfast Club at £5.50 per session, River Club after-school care at £4.30–£17.30 per session, and school meals provided by Nourish at £2.43 per day (free for Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 under Universal Free School Meals). Additional revenue is generated through facility hire of the School Hall and Pavilion for private events and PTA fundraising via the Friends of Shoreham School (FOSS). The technology stack is administrative and curricular rather than proprietary: ParentPay and Scopay for cashless payments, Purple Mash for computing curriculum, Microsoft Teams/Zoom for meetings, Microsoft Sway for newsletters, and Eventbrite for open-day bookings.

Its go-to-market is geographic and regulatorily routed: Reception applications are processed through Kent County Council's Primary Admissions portal, while in-year transfers are handled directly. The school targets families in Shoreham village and surrounding areas of North West Kent within the Darenth Valley catchment. Through marketing channels are largely passive (website, weekly email newsletters, virtual tours, Ofsted Parent View), with annual open days as the primary active recruitment event. The institution is part of a multi-academy trust, limiting its ability to act independently on strategy, capital, or acquisitions.

Name

Shoreham Village School

Legal name

The Pioneer Academy

Website

https://shorehamvillageschool.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1841

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Shoreham Village School is a small community primary school in Shoreham, Kent (UK), serving Reception through Year 6 pupils in mixed-age classes, operated by The Pioneer Academy Multi-Academy Trust. It is funded primarily by government per-pupil grants, supplemented by wraparound care, school meals, and facility hire.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

School-Age Wraparound Childcare Centers (Holiday/Break Care) (EDACAAAL)

Keywords

• Primary school education
• State-funded schooling
• Wraparound childcare
• School meal catering
• Community primary school

Headquarters

HQ city

Shoreham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Per-Pupil Funding: Core funding from government per-pupil allocation for state-funded primary education
2. Wraparound Care Services: Breakfast Club and River Club after school care generating hourly fees (£5.50 per breakfast session, £6.50 per hour for after school care)
3. Catering and Meals: School meals provided by Nourish at £2.43 per day; free meals for Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 under Universal Free School Meal offer
4. Facility Hire: School Hall available for hire for private functions; Pavilion available for evening/weekend social events including wedding receptions, children's parties, and sports clubs
5. PTA Fundraising: Friends of Shoreham School (FOSS) PTA raises funds for additional school resources and equipment

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Shoreham Village School is a state-funded community primary school delivering education for children from Reception (age 4-5) through Year 6 (age 10-11) in mixed-age classes, supplemented by wraparound care, school meals, extra-curricular clubs, and facility hire. It operates within The Pioneer Academy Multi-Academy Trust and is funded primarily through government per-pupil allocation.

Product overview

Shoreham Village School is a community primary school offering Reception through Year 6 education in mixed-age classes. The core educational offering is supplemented by a Pre-School (run separately), River Club wraparound care (breakfast and after-school clubs), extra-curricular clubs, a school meals catering service via Nourish, and community programs including the Pupil Leadership Team and Eco Team. The school also generates revenue through facility hire of its Hall and Pavilion. The institution operates as part of The Pioneer Academy multi-academy trust.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Shoreham Village School Primary Education Full-time state-funded primary education for children aged 4–11 (Reception through Year 6), taught in mixed-age classes (Barton, Palmer, Moore, Cameron) with a broad range of academic, sporting, musical, and social opportunities.
• Shoreham Village Pre-School On-site pre-school provision for children before they start Reception, run by Supervisor Michelle Philbrick with separate contact details from the main school.
• River Club Breakfast and After-School Club Wraparound care offered in the school Pavilion from 7:30am (Breakfast Club) and 3:20–6:00pm (after-school club), providing a safe, secure environment with healthy snacks and qualified playworkers.
• School Meals (Nourish) Daily school meals provided by catering partner Nourish at £2.43 per day, nut-free and accommodating allergies; booked via Scopay before 8:00am; free for Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 under Universal Free School Meal offer.
• Extra-Curricular Clubs Range of before-school, lunchtime, and after-school clubs including football, running, Lego, film, street dance, tennis, and dance; staff-run clubs are free, external provider clubs incur a charge.
• Pupil Leadership Team Democratically elected student council enabling pupils to contribute to school decisions, develop leadership skills, and participate in community projects including cross-school initiatives.
• Eco Team Student-led environmental initiative participating in Eco-Schools programmes, including the 'Cut Your Carbon' campaign.
• Facility Hire School Hall and Pavilion available for hire for private functions, wedding receptions, children's parties, and sports clubs; field may also be hired with the Pavilion.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Pioneer AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-academy trust that the school belongs to. Provides governance, policies, shared resources, and strategic direction. School website terms state the trust's registered office at 2nd floor, 1 Leonard Place Business Centre, Westerham Road, Keston, BR2 6HQ, company registration 07691324.
• Sevenoaks Partnership of Primary SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of over 30 local primary schools participating in joint activities. The school actively collaborates with other local schools for events and professional development.
• Partner School in Chunyu, TanzaniaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership with a school in Chunyu, Tanzania. The school raises funds for this partner school and has engaged in cross-cultural activities including crafts sales and fundraising events.
• Sevenoaks BookshopminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal bookshop involved in selecting books purchased with grant funding for school libraries via Zoom meeting.
• NourishcoreTechnology or IntegrationCatering company providing nutritionally balanced school meals daily. School meals are booked via Scopay system.
• Kent County Council (Kent Primary Admissions)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal authority handling Reception class admissions for the Community School. Parents must apply through Kent Primary Admissions for Reception places.
• Shoreham Village Pre-SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeparate pre-school operating from the same site, providing early years education to prepare children for Reception intake.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Harris Federation: One of the largest UK MATs, operating primary and secondary schools primarily in and around London. Comparable as a high-performing academy operator using per-pupil funding and shared services.
• Oasis Community Learning: National UK MAT operating primary, secondary, and all-through academies. Comparable as a state-funded academy operator with a community-facing ethos and shared governance across multiple schools.
• Ark Schools: Multi-academy trust operating primary and secondary schools across England. Comparable as a state-funded primary/secondary operator pursuing strong academic outcomes within an academy trust structure.
• The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT): Large UK MAT operating numerous primary and secondary schools across Southeast England, including Kent. Comparable as a multi-academy trust with a similar governance and per-pupil funding model, though at significantly greater scale.
• Academies Enterprise Trust (AET): Large UK MAT operating a broad portfolio of primary and secondary academies. Comparable as a state-funded, scale-driven academy operator sharing the same per-pupil funding model.
• REAch2 Academy Trust: Primary-focused multi-academy trust operating schools across England. Comparable as a state-funded primary MAT with shared services and governance, directly addressing the same parent demographic.
• United Learning: Large UK MAT and independent school group operating both primary and secondary schools. Comparable as a state-funded primary provider with a multi-school operating model.

Direct peers

• The Pioneer Academy: Multi-academy trust that operates Shoreham Village School and several other primary schools across Kent and Greater London. Directly comparable as the parent operating model with shared governance, policies, and back-office functions.
• Sevenoaks Partnership of Primary Schools: Network of over 30 local primary schools in the Sevenoaks area in which Shoreham Village School actively participates. Direct comparables in terms of catchment, demographic, and joint events, and a useful proxy for local competitive dynamics.

Others

• Compass Group UK & Ireland (Education): Major contract caterer and support services provider to UK schools (a competitor to Nourish, which serves Shoreham). Comparable as an ecosystem participant providing ancillary revenue-generating services to small primary schools.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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