Sirius Academy North

What Sirius Academy North does

Sirius Academy North is a state-funded secondary school located at 540 Hall Road, Kingston upon Hull (HU6 9BP), serving approximately 1,300 students across Key Stages 3 and 4 (Years 7-11, ages 11-16). The school operates as a charitable company limited by guarantee within The Constellation Trust multi-academy trust, which governs Sirius Academy North alongside sister academy Sirius Academy West under the shared principle 'We shine brighter together'. The educational product is a broad and balanced curriculum organised around five stated principles (No Limits, Respect, Support, Broadening Horizons, Community) and delivered through differentiated pathways (Ruby for general cohorts, Emerald for social/emotional support, Diamond for re-engagement, Quartz for EAL), with complementary programmes in STEM, CEIAG (Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance) aligned to the Gatsby Benchmarks, literacy and Reading Routes, Combined Cadet Force, student leadership, and a daily Lesson 1 pastoral session.

The underlying technology is a standard education-sector stack rather than a proprietary platform: Smoothwall for internet filtering, RM Unify for single sign-on, iSAMS for management information, ParentMail and MyEd for parent communication and payments, and third-party adaptive learning platforms Sparx Maths, Sparx Reader, Sparx Science, and Reading Plus. The school holds an extensive set of sector accreditations (LPPA, Eco-Schools Green Flag, Healthy Schools, Career Mark, Design Mark, Arts Council England, British Council International Schools Award, SENDIA, Food Hygiene 5) and has earned consecutive Ofsted 'good' ratings.

The revenue model is non-commercial in the traditional sense: the school is funded primarily by DfE per-pupil grants, Pupil Premium (£717,255 disclosed for 693 pupils in 2023-2024), and SEN top-ups channelled via Hull City Council coordinated admissions. Supplementary commercial income is limited to in-house catering (meal deals from £2.70), optional enrichment trips, and community lettings of sports facilities, dance studio, and MUGA to local clubs. The customer base is exclusively Hull-resident students aged 11-16 allocated via Local Authority admissions, with parents/carers as a secondary stakeholder segment engaged through MyEd, ParentMail, parents' evenings, and the website.

Name

Sirius Academy North

Legal name

Sirius Academy

Website

https://siriusacademynorth.org.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sirius Academy North is a state-funded secondary school in Hull, UK, serving approximately 1,300 students aged 11-16 within The Constellation Trust multi-academy trust, delivering a broad curriculum with differentiated SEND, STEM, CEIAG, and literacy programmes alongside standard third-party educational technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter Montessori/Waldorf/Classical/Expeditionary (Pedagogical Models) (EDAJACAL)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• State-funded academy
• Multi-academy trust
• Inclusive curriculum pathways
• STEM school programme

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingston upon Hull

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sirius Academy North delivers free, state-funded secondary education to approximately 1,300 students in Years 7–11 in Hull, organised around five curriculum principles: No Limits, Respect, Support, Broadening Horizons, and Community. The academy provides differentiated learning pathways, STEM enrichment, careers guidance, and pastoral support to prepare students for further education, training, or employment.

Product overview

Sirius Academy North is a secondary school in Hull providing comprehensive education services for approximately 1300 students in Years 7-11. The academy operates as a single unified educational programme built around five curriculum principles (No Limits, Respect, Support, Broadening Horizons, Community) delivered through differentiated pathways. The core Secondary Education Programme is supported by specialized sub-products including Curriculum Pathways (Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Quartz), STEM Programme, CEIAG Careers Programme, Literacy Programme with Reading Routes, and enrichment activities. Additional support services include Diamond Sessions and Emerald Pathway for students needing additional support, the Student Leadership Programme, Lesson 1 pastoral sessions, and a Year 6 Transition Programme. Parent communication and engagement is facilitated through ParentMail and MyEd School App integrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Secondary Education Programme Comprehensive secondary education service for approximately 1,300 students in Years 7-11, delivered through a broad and balanced curriculum aligned to five curriculum principles.
• Curriculum Pathways Differentiated educational pathways including Ruby (general), Emerald (social/emotional support), Diamond (re-engagement), and Quartz (EAL support) for inclusive education across diverse student needs.
• STEM Programme Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics programme including Royal Society of Chemistry competitions, Smallpeice Trust STEM days, Greenpower racing club, and university Big Bang events.
• CEIAG Careers Programme Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance programme aligned to Gatsby Benchmarks and CDI Framework, providing activities from Years 7-11 including STEM activities, masterclasses, industry visits, and employer encounters.
• Literacy Programme Whole-school literacy initiative covering reading mechanics, embedded reading curriculum, literacy across subjects, and enrichment for pleasure reading using guided reading and Ruth Miskin phonics.
• Reading Routes Programme Genre-based reading initiative enabling students to follow pathways through horror, adventure, classics, comedy, and sport categories, encouraging independent reading.
• Attitude to Learning Programme Behaviour and achievement tracking system categorising students as Expert Learner, Advanced Learner, Developing Learner, or Potential Learner based on attendance, punctuality, conduct, practice completion, and enrichment participation.
• Enrichment Activities Programme Extra-curricular programme including clubs, school trips, sporting activities, Combined Cadet Force, and competitive teams developing communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Year 6 Transition Programme Comprehensive transition service including Year 6 Open Evenings, subject-themed events, sports talent camps, SEND support sessions, and Summer School to support smooth move from primary to secondary education.
• Community Lettings (Facilities Hire) Sports facilities (astro turf pitch, Multi Use Games Area, dance studio, sports hall, changing rooms, car park) available for hire to local clubs and organisations during term time evenings and school holidays.
• School Meal Service In-house catering and meal deal service provided to students at £2.70 per meal deal, operating under Food Hygiene Rating of 5 and Scores On The Doors Elite Award.
• Student Leadership Programme Student leadership programme including the prefect system with lead prefects for each curriculum principle, Student Voice process with L1 representatives, and peer mentor programme.

Quantifiable outcome

• Expert Learners outperform all other students in Year 11 exams, achieving on average 3 grades higher across all subjects
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

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

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Constellation TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSirius Academy North is part of The Constellation Trust, a group of local academies working closely together to improve standards in education. The trust motto is 'We shine brighter together'. Governance information, articles of association, and scheme of delegation are managed through the trust.
• Royal Society of ChemistrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM partnership through 'Top of the Bench Challenge', a national competition where students complete a chemical synthesis unaided in university labs. Part of broadening horizons STEM programme.
• Smallpeice TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM days where students complete hands-on challenges to solve engineering issues in a community of peers. Part of broadening horizons programme supporting STEM-related careers.
• GreenpowerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreenpower racing club where students build and race their own 24V electric car against other teams in the region. Supports STEM curriculum and career aspirations.
• Various UniversitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBig Bang events at various universities where students are enthralled by lecturers in their area of expertise. Part of STEM broadening horizons programme.
• Local and National EmployerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNurtures and maintains networks with employers for CEIAG programme. Provides students opportunities to gain understanding of pathways to further study and employment prospects. Employers welcome to contact Careers Lead for engagement opportunities.
• Further and Higher Education ProviderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEncounters with further and higher education providers as part of Gatsby Benchmark 7. Universities and colleges participate in careers events and provide information about post-16 options.
• Dove House HospiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniform community link partnership. Dove House Hospice Charity Shop accepts donations of unwanted Sirius Academy North uniform. Supports families with cheaper pre-loved uniform items while raising funds for the hospice.
• Sparx MathscoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline homework platform for mathematics. Students expected to engage with Sparx Maths weekly on Wednesdays as part of homework practice.
• Sparx ReadercoreTechnology or IntegrationAdaptive reading and literacy programme enabling students to read appropriate texts and develop comprehension skills. Part of literacy intervention strategy.
• Design Lab and V&A MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint project with Sirius Academy West and the V&A Museum facilitated by Design Lab. Creative/design enrichment activity.
• AmazonminorOthersAmazon donated 40 beautifully wrapped books to Sirius North students. Described as wonderful surprise with look forward to working with Amazon in the future.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Greenwood Academies Trust: Multi-academy trust operating primary and secondary academies across the East Midlands and East of England. Comparable as a state-funded MAT with similar operational scale.
• Oasis Community Learning: Large multi-academy trust operating numerous primary and secondary academies across England. Comparable as a broader academy operator with similar mission-driven education focus.
• E-ACT: Multi-academy trust operating multiple secondary academies across England. Comparable as a larger MAT providing state-funded secondary education at scale.

Direct peers

• Archbishop Sentamu Academy: Church of England secondary academy in Hull, part of the same local admissions framework. Comparable as a faith-based secondary school serving similar Hull demographics.
• Kelvin Hall School: Secondary school in Hull providing mainstream secondary education to a similar student demographic. Direct competitor for student enrollment in the same Hull geography.
• Hull Trinity House Academy: Secondary academy in Hull operating within the same Hull City Council coordinated admissions process. Comparable as a state-funded secondary school in the same geographic market.
• Malet Lambert School: Other secondary school operating in Kingston upon Hull, serving similar Hull catchment demographics and competing for the same student admissions.
• Sirius Academy West: Sister academy within The Constellation Trust operating in Hull with the same governance structure and educational model. Directly comparable as the trust's other secondary provision in the same city.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sirius_north
• Facebookfacebook.com/SiriusAcademyNorth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sirius-academy-north

Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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