SIRIUS ACADEMY

What SIRIUS ACADEMY does

Sirius Academy West is a state-funded secondary academy located in Hull, East Yorkshire, England, operating within The Constellation Trust, a multi-academy trust (Trust Company No. 6545396) that includes primary, secondary, and alternative provision schools across the region. The academy serves students from Year 7 through Year 13, delivering a continuous programme across Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9), Key Stage 4 (Years 10-11), and a Post-16 sixth form branded as College @ Sirius. It operates from a purpose-built, £48 million campus at 296 Anlaby Park Road South that includes a six-court sports hall, 3G all-weather pitch, performing arts and dance studios, recording studio, technology suite with hair and beauty salon, 3D printing and laser-cutting facilities, food technology rooms, science laboratories with a 'Deep Learning Zone', and a sensory room for SEND intervention.

The academy's core educational products are the Key Stage 3 curriculum, Key Stage 4 curriculum (GCSE and vocational pathways), and the College @ Sirius sixth form offering A Levels and Applied Generals. Supporting services include a STEM enrichment programme, a RESPECT values framework, pastoral and SEND support, a Combined Cadet Force founded September 2017, careers education meeting all eight Gatsby Benchmarks, an extensive Year 5/6 transition programme (summer school, sports talent camps, SATS workshops, primary visits), and a Personal Development Pathway with year-group pledges. Technology underpinning operations includes RM Unify (SSO), Microsoft Teams (communication), Xello (career planning), Lexia (reading intervention), Jigsaw (PSHE), Kafoodle (catering menus), MyEd and PlusPay (parent-facing apps), and Cloudflare plus Google Analytics for web delivery.

Commercially, the academy is a charity and company limited by guarantee, funded primarily through Department for Education per-pupil grants, supplemented by in-house catering services (meal deals from £2.70, Scores On The Doors Elite Award holder), community lettings of the 3G pitch, sports hall, and classrooms to local organisations, and passthrough arrangements for uniform and bus passes. The academy is heavily oversubscribed at the Year 7 entry point for almost a decade, accepts 5-10 external sixth-form applicants annually, and is rated Ofsted Good with Inclusion Quality Mark Flagship Status, Wellbeing Award for Schools (2025), Arts Mark Gold, Stonewall Schools Champion, Career Mark, and IAG Gold Standard. Executive Principal Dr. Cathy Taylor and Head of School Gemma Ransom lead the academy, with operational headcount of 72 staff.

Name

SIRIUS ACADEMY

Legal name

Sirius Academy West

Website

https://sirius-academy.org.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sirius Academy West is a state-funded secondary academy in Hull, England, part of The Constellation Trust, serving roughly 1,000+ students across Years 7-13 and College @ Sirius sixth form from a £48 million campus, with Ofsted Good rating and Oxbridge/Russell Group placement record.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Instructional Delivery & Pedagogy (School-Led) (EDAJAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Under-18 / High School-to-University Foundation Pathways (EDAIAJAI)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Sixth form college
• STEM education
• SEND support
• Pastoral care

Headquarters

HQ city

Hull

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: State-funded academy receiving per-pupil funding from the Department for Education to support educational operations and facilities
2. Catering Services: In-house catering team providing meals to students; eligible students receive free school meals credit of £2.70 at lunchtime
3. Community Lettings: Sports facilities and classrooms available for hire to local clubs and organisations during term time and school holidays

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sirius Academy West is a state-funded secondary school and sixth form in Hull, England, operating under The Constellation Trust. It delivers full-time secondary education across Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9), Key Stage 4 (Years 10-11), and post-16 education through its College @ Sirius, offering A Levels, Applied Generals, and vocational qualifications. Core academic delivery is supported by enrichment programmes (RESPECT values, STEM, Combined Cadet Force), SEND and pastoral support, careers guidance, in-house catering, and community facility hire.

Product overview

Sirius Academy West is an educational institution offering a unified educational programme across three key stages plus sixth form. The core offerings include the Key Stage 3 Curriculum (Years 7-9), Key Stage 4 Curriculum (Years 10-11), and College @ Sirius Sixth Form. These are supported by enrichment services including the RESPECT Values Programme, STEM Programme, Pastoral Support Services, SEND Support, Personal Development Pathway with pledges, Careers Education (CEIAG), Enrichment Activities and Clubs, and Remote Learning. Additional services include Dining Services, Internet Safety Education, Community Lettings, and the Combined Cadet Force. Facilities include a £48 million campus with sports facilities, performing arts studios, technology workshops, and science laboratories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The College @ Sirius: The in-house Post-16 provision for the Constellation Trust offering A Levels and vocational courses.

Products and services

• Key Stage 3 Curriculum A three-year broad curriculum for Years 7-9 that builds upon KS2 study, allowing students to continue studying subjects including Technology and the Arts. Focuses on quality learning opportunities, enrichment, personal growth, and sequenced learning for students aged 11-14.
• Key Stage 4 Curriculum A three-year programme of study explicitly designed to follow on from KS3, offering pathways including traditional academic qualifications plus creative and vocational options, with both GCSE and vocational qualifications available for students in Years 10-11.
• College @ Sirius (Sixth Form) In-house Post-16 provision for The Constellation Trust offering A Levels and Applied General courses (plus EPQ). Recognised as one of the best Post-16 providers in the region, with small class sizes, individual excellence focus, Oxbridge aspirant programme, and free enrichment activities. Recruits primarily from within the Constellation Trust and accepts 5-10 external applicants annually.
• Transition Programme An extensive transition programme for Year 5/6 pupils including subject-themed events, sports talent camps, primary school visits, SATS workshops, Early Starters programme, SEND support sessions, Transition Week, and Summer School, easing the move from primary to secondary education.
• STEM Programme A Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics enrichment programme offering external workplace visits, employer talks, careers talks, STEM challenge days, a robotics club, and entry into local, regional and national competitions, linked with employers including Amazon, National Grid, Yorkshire Water, Balfour Beatty, Engineering UK, Medical Mavericks, the Navy, and Women into Maths and Engineering (WIME).
• Careers Education (CEIAG) A careers programme aligned with the Gatsby Benchmarks and CDI Framework, including the Xello career planning platform, employer encounters, workplace experiences, and qualified careers advisors. Achieved the Careermark Award and IAG Gold Standard.
• SEND Support Inclusive education services including Shine Club (break and lunchtime support), a Sensory Room with OT-trained staff, and connections to the Hull Local Offer for families of children with special educational needs and disabilities. The academy holds Inclusion Quality Mark Flagship Status.
• Dining Services In-house catering and hospitality service providing nutritious meals adhering to School Food Standards, with dietetically assessed menus. Eligible students receive free school meals credit of £2.70 at lunchtime. Awarded the Scores On The Doors Elite Award for three consecutive top-5 scores and the Healthy Options Award.
• Community Lettings Hire of sports facilities (full-size 3G all-weather pitch, Multi-Use Games Area, sports hall, grass pitch with changing facilities, dance studio) and classrooms to local clubs, organisations, and event organisers during evenings, weekends, and school holidays.
• Combined Cadet Force (CCF) A national youth organisation providing an environment for cadets to develop personal skills, leadership, and teamwork through field craft, drill, weapon handling, physical training, and military skills. Shared leadership with sister academy Sirius Academy North; founded in September 2017.
• Academy Facilities (Hire & Use) A £48 million campus with state-of-the-art facilities including a six-court sports hall, 3G all-weather pitch, performing arts and dance studios, sound and recording room, technology suite with hair and beauty salon, 3D printing and laser cutting facilities, food technology rooms, and science laboratories with a Deep Learning Zone.

Quantifiable outcome

• Record number of students applying to university including Russell Group and Oxbridge universities
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• STEM Employer and Business PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLinked with several local and national employers and businesses to enrich STEM education programme; includes Amazon Warehouse, Teen Tech, National Grid, Yorkshire Water, Balfour Beatty, Engineering UK, Medical Mavericks, Navy, and Women into Maths and Engineering (WIME)
• Local and National EmployerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks with innumerable local and national employers and educational providers to provide clear pathways to further study and employment; provides employer talks, workplace visits, mock interviews, careers fairs, and skills sessions
• Higher Education ProviderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 30 higher education providers visited in past year; engagements include university visits, talks from university students, and UCAS support; includes Russell Group and Oxbridge universities
• BarnardoscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPastoral support partnership with Barnardos for wrap-around care training; WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Planning) training delivered 1 day per week to identified students for social skills, anxiety, emotional control, and building friendships
• NHScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFull-time trained NHS school nurse based on-site supporting students with range of different needs; also hosts Educational Mental Health Practitioner trained through NHS delivering cognitive behavioural therapy support 2 days per week
• Place2BeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental Health Champions Award training through Place2Be for pastoral team members
• AmazonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer partner for STEM education providing workplace visits and careers insights
• National GridminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM day challenge partner for engineering career exposure
• Yorkshire WaterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVirtual STEM careers talk partner
• Balfour BeattyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVirtual engineering talk provider
• HeadstartminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal agency partner for student support services
• CornerhouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommissioned support for emotional control and dealing with adversity for identified students
• AdvotalkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal agency partner for student support services
• XellocoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline career planning platform used by all students for post-secondary success in academics, careers and life; explore hundreds of career, college and university options
• The Constellation TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-Academy Trust parent organisation including primary, secondary and alternative provision schools; provides shared good practice and joint central service support team
• Sirius Academy NorthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister academy within Constellation Trust; shares Combined Cadet Force leadership with Sirius Academy North

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dixons Academies Trust: Northern-based multi-academy trust running secondary academies known for strong academic outcomes and Oxbridge progression in state-funded settings. Comparable operating model with similar regional UK positioning.
• Ormiston Academies Trust: National multi-academy trust operating secondary academies across England with comparable state-funded operating model and emphasis on inclusive education. Directly comparable as a UK MAT running secondary academies.
• Harris Federation: Large London-based multi-academy trust running primary and secondary academies with a strong record of Oxbridge progression. Highly comparable operating model to Sirius West, though concentrated in London rather than the Humber region.
• Ark Schools: UK multi-academy trust operating secondary academies with a mission-driven focus on educational disadvantage and strong university progression. Comparable to Sirius West in targeting high-attainment outcomes for state-funded pupils.
• Outwood Grange Academies Trust: One of the largest UK multi-academy trusts focused on secondary education, with strong emphasis on academic attainment and progression. Directly comparable to Sirius West's state-funded secondary school operating model.
• Star Academies: UK multi-academy trust known for high-performing secondary schools in disadvantaged areas with strong university progression records. Comparable state-funded secondary model targeting high attainment.
• Academies Enterprise Trust (AET): Large national multi-academy trust operating a broad portfolio of primary and secondary academies. Comparable state-funded secondary operating model with similar governance and funding structures.
• E-ACT: National multi-academy trust operating primary and secondary academies across England. Comparable state-funded school operating model and trust governance structure to Constellation Trust/Sirius West.
• Sirius Academy North: Sister academy within The Constellation Trust, also based in Hull and serving the same catchment. Directly comparable as a state-funded secondary academy operating under the same multi-academy trust governance.

Broad incumbents

• United Learning: Largest UK multi-academy trust operating a national portfolio of primary and secondary academies and independent schools. Directly comparable as a state-funded school group structure; broader in scale and geography than The Constellation Trust.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/siriusacademy
• Facebookfacebook.com/SiriusAcademyWest
• Instagraminstagram.com/ks4lifesaw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sirius-academy

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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