St. Andrew's College, Cambridge

What St. Andrew's College, Cambridge does

St. Andrew's College, Cambridge is an independent tutorial college founded in 1976 in Cambridge, United Kingdom, operating as a company limited by guarantee within the Dukes Education Group. The college delivers secondary and post-secondary academic programmes, including one-year GCSE, NCFE-accredited Pre A-Level, Pre IB, multi-format A-Levels (2-year, 18-month, 2.5-year, 3-year), Year 13 A-Level Retake, One Term Taster, and a University Foundation Course with Humanities, Science, and Art pathways. It serves approximately 200 students aged 15-22 from over 30 countries, with roughly 90% enrolled as boarders, and accepts UK day students. Average class size is 8 students, with weekly personal tutoring integrated across all subjects.

The core technology and differentiator is deep integration with the Cambridge University ecosystem: students hold Cambridge University library borrower cards, train at the Cambridge University Sports Centre, attend public lectures across university faculties, and receive one-to-one mentoring from Cambridge PhD students targeting competitive universities. The college is part of the Dukes Education family, granting access to Dukes Plus specialist services including Oxbridge Applications, The Medic Portal, The Lawyer Portal, A-List Education (US Ivy League), and InvestIn, alongside ten boarding houses spread across central Cambridge.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring termly tuition fees (£11,500/term for GCSE/Foundation; £13,860/term for A-Levels) and full-board accommodation fees (£7,830-£9,780/term across four room tiers), with supplementary one-off fees including a £420 non-refundable registration fee and a £2,500 refundable course deposit. Tiered scholarships (10%, 20%, 35%) reward high-achieving international candidates. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via website enquiry and six-stage admissions process, supplemented by an international education agent network complying with the UK Agent Quality Framework, education exhibitions, virtual tours, and social media presence on Instagram and YouTube. The college is currently led by Head Annette Poulain, operates from a single headquarters at 13 Station Road, Cambridge CB1 2JB, and most recently passed the November 2025 ISI inspection with all required standards met.

Name

St. Andrew's College, Cambridge

Legal name

St. Andrew's College Cambridge

Website

https://standrewscambridge.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Andrew's College, Cambridge is an independent tutorial college founded in 1976 serving ~200 students aged 15-22 from over 30 countries, offering GCSE, A-Level, Pre IB, and University Foundation programmes with integrated Cambridge University ecosystem access and boarding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Secondary and Post-Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Under-18 / High School-to-University Foundation Pathways (EDAIAJAI), University-Affiliated Pathway & Foundation Programs (EDAIAJAA)

Keywords

• Independent boarding school
• Sixth form education
• University foundation courses
• A-Level programmes
• International student education

Headquarters

HQ city

Cambridge

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Course Tuition Fees: Termly tuition fees for academic courses including GCSE, Pre A-Level, A-Levels, and University Foundation. Fees cover textbooks, exam fees, lab fees, clubs, sports, activities, Cambridge University Library membership, tutorial support, PhD sessions, SAT prep, Ivy League support, Oxbridge/G5 preparation, and LNAT/UCAT preparation.
2. Residential Accommodation: Full-board accommodation including breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week. Accommodation options include superior single en-suite, superior twin en-suite, single en-suite, and single/twin rooms with shared shower facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

St. Andrew's College Cambridge is an independent tutorial college in Cambridge delivering secondary and post-secondary academic programmes — One Year GCSE, Pre A-Level, Pre IB, A-Levels (2-year, 18-month, 2.5-year, 3-year formats), Year 13 A-Level Retake, and a one-year University Foundation Course — to international and UK students aged 15-22, with full-board boarding accommodation across ten central Cambridge houses. Integrated university preparation services (UCAS, Oxbridge, US Ivy League, Medics, Law, IELTS) are bundled into the academic pathway, leveraging on-site access to Cambridge University libraries, sports facilities, public lectures, and PhD mentoring.

Product overview

St. Andrew's College Cambridge operates as a single-site independent boarding and day school offering a unified educational pathway from GCSE through to university preparation. The core academic offerings consist of one-year GCSE, Pre A-Level (NCFE-accredited), Pre IB Course, A-Levels in multiple durations (2-year, 18-month, 2.5-year, 3-year), Year 13 A-Level Retake, and a University Foundation Course with three pathways (Humanities, Science, Art). These academic products are supported by integrated services including personal tutoring, boarding accommodation across ten houses, UCAS application support, and specialist university preparation programmes (Oxbridge, Ivy League, Medics, Law). The institution also provides IELTS preparation, EPQ qualifications, and a CEIAG careers programme. All components are delivered within the Cambridge ecosystem, with access to University of Cambridge facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• One Year GCSE

Quantifiable outcome

• 55% of A-Level students progress to G5 universities (Cambridge, Oxford, LSE, Imperial College London, UCL)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dukes EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company group of leading independent schools and educational specialists across the UK and Europe. Provides shared educational expertise, professional development, safeguarding networks, and group-wide standards. St Andrew's is part of Dukes Education family with access to Dukes Plus specialist services.
• Oxbridge ApplicationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialist support service for Oxford and Cambridge university applications, accessed through Dukes Plus. Provides application preparation, interview practice, and admissions test support.
• The Medic PortalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialist support service for medical school applications, accessed through Dukes Plus. Provides application preparation, UKCAT/UCAT support, and interview practice for aspiring medical students.
• The Lawyer PortalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialist support service for law school applications, accessed through Dukes Plus. Provides LNAT preparation, application support, and interview practice for aspiring law students.
• A-List EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialist support service for US Ivy League and top US university applications, accessed through Dukes Plus. Provides SAT preparation, application essays, and interview coaching.
• InvestInminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation partner accessed through Dukes Plus, providing additional enrichment and internship opportunities for students.
• Cambridge UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents hold Cambridge University library borrower cards, train at Cambridge University Sports Centre, attend public lectures across university faculties, and receive PhD student mentoring. Deep integration with Cambridge academic ecosystem.
• Anglia Ruskin UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner visiting college annually to deliver presentations, assist with application process and hold workshops as part of CEIAG programme.
• Oxford Brookes UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner visiting college annually to deliver presentations, assist with application process and hold workshops as part of CEIAG programme.
• University of BirminghamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner visiting college annually to deliver presentations, assist with application process and hold workshops as part of CEIAG programme.
• University of LeedsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner visiting college annually to deliver presentations, assist with application process and hold workshops as part of CEIAG programme.
• Queen Mary University of LondonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner visiting college annually to deliver presentations, assist with application process and hold workshops as part of CEIAG programme.
• University of EssexminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner visiting college annually to deliver presentations, assist with application process and hold workshops as part of CEIAG programme.
• University of BrightonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner visiting college annually to deliver presentations, assist with application process and hold workshops as part of CEIAG programme.
• University of DurhamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner visiting college annually to deliver presentations, assist with application process and hold workshops as part of CEIAG programme.
• University of ExeterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner visiting college annually to deliver presentations, assist with application process and hold workshops as part of CEIAG programme.
• University of LiverpoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner visiting college annually to deliver presentations, assist with application process and hold workshops as part of CEIAG programme.
• University of East AngliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner visiting college annually to deliver presentations, assist with application process and hold workshops as part of CEIAG programme.
• University of KentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner visiting college annually to deliver presentations, assist with application process and hold workshops as part of CEIAG programme.
• University of ReadingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner visiting college annually to deliver presentations, assist with application process and hold workshops as part of CEIAG programme.
• Maxer Education InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Student Development Programme with Cambridge University. Provides enrichment activities and academic development opportunities.
• Kelsey Kerridge Sports CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Cambridge sports facility used by students for sports activities and physical education.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Abbey College Cambridge: Cambridge-based independent tutorial college providing GCSE, A-Level, and university preparation courses for international students. Directly competes for the same catchment and family profile.
• Oxford International College: Oxford-based independent college offering GCSE, A-Level, BTEC, and university foundation pathways for international students; competes on similar Oxbridge-adjacent positioning and target demographic.
• d'Overbroeck's College: Oxford-based independent sixth form college (also part of Dukes Education until recent history) offering GCSE, A-Level, and university preparation for international students. Closest direct analogue in product, target market, and delivery model.
• Bellerbys College: UK-based independent college group offering GCSE, A-Level, IB, and university foundation programmes for international students; comparable in scale, curriculum mix, and target market.
• D'Overbroeck's (Oxford) / Cherwell College Oxford: Small Oxford-based independent college offering A-Level and GCSE retake programmes for international students; competes directly for the international sixth-form market in another Oxbridge-adjacent city.
• CATS Cambridge (Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts / CATS Colleges): Cambridge-based independent college offering GCSE, A-Level, IB, and university foundation pathways to international students. Direct competitor for international families seeking Cambridge-located UK secondary education.

Broad incumbents

• Kaplan International Pathways: Global education provider with UK university foundation/ pathway programmes; broader scale and institutional reach, overlapping on international student recruitment for top UK universities.
• Cambridge Education Group (CEG): Larger diversified education group running foundation pathways, pre-master's, and summer programmes. Provides similar university preparation services at greater scale across multiple UK campuses.
• INTO University Partnerships: Large pathway provider partnering with UK and US universities to deliver foundation and international Year One programmes; broader portfolio but overlapping target customers (international students seeking UK university entry).

Others

• Dukes Education (Group): Parent group of St Andrew's with 40+ independent schools and nurseries across the UK and Europe. Sister schools include comparable tutorial colleges and prep schools serving similar international family segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/standrewscollegecambridge
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/st-andrew's-college-cambridge

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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