What St Peter's Preparatory School (UK) does

St Peter's Preparatory School is an independent co-educational day school located at Harefield House on a 28-acre coastal/moorland campus in Lympstone, Devon, operating under the corporate entity SPL Education Ltd (company registration 01788139). The school delivers continuous education from Nursery (age 3) through Year 8, organised into four stages: Nursery, Pre-prep (Reception, Years 1-2), Lower School (Years 3-5), and Upper School (Years 6-8), with the Upper School focused on senior-school entrance preparation.

The curriculum combines a full academic offering (English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Modern Foreign Languages — French and Spanish — ICT, Religion & Philosophy, PSHCE) with the proprietary St Peter's School Baccalaureate® framework, a three-year Young Leaders Award, Forest School/outdoor learning, 50+ extracurricular activities, four choirs and ensembles, and residential expeditions culminating in a Year 8 French immersion trip. Facilities include woodland, a heated outdoor swimming pool, four rugby pitches, astroturf, tennis courts, cricket pitches, and two adventure playgrounds. The school is supported by 23 employees under Head Charlotte Johnston, with a senior team spanning Director of Operations & Compliance (Dan Morris), Director of Admissions & Marketing, Deputy Head Teaching and Learning (Lucy Ball), Director of Music, and Assistant Head (Compliance).

St Peter's Prep operates a subscription/recurring tuition revenue model paid by parents, supplemented by wraparound care, school transport, and expedition fees. Specific tuition levels are not publicly disclosed and are handled via a dedicated Fees & Bursaries page, with bursaries available. The school's GTM is regionally focused on South Devon, delivered through direct admissions (website enquiry, phone, taster days), open days, prospectus requests, a virtual tour, social media campaigns, and earned coverage in The Good Schools Guide; it is non-selective in admissions. Outperformance signals reported include 100% of pupils achieving average-or-above standardised age scores in Maths and English, and 59% of 2025 Year 8 leavers entering private senior schools with a scholarship.

Name

St Peter's Preparatory School (UK)

Legal name

SPL Education Ltd

Website

https://stpetersprep.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St Peter's Preparatory School is an independent Devon day school for ages 3-13, operated by SPL Education Ltd on a 28-acre Lympstone campus, delivering Nursery through Year 8 with a proprietary Baccalaureate, outdoor learning, and 50+ extracurriculars funded by recurring tuition fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Preparatory Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Academic/School-Readiness Preschools (EDACABAB), Nursery School Readiness & Transition Programs (EDACACAL)

Keywords

• Independent preparatory education
• Primary schooling
• Nursery education
• Extracurricular programmes
• Wraparound care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lympstone

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: The school generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged to parents for their children's education. The school offers wraparound care, additional activities, and other supplementary services that may generate additional revenue.

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St Peter's Preparatory School is an independent preparatory school providing full-time education from Nursery (age 3) through Year 8 on a 28-acre campus in Lympstone, Devon. The school sells tuition-based education across four key stages (Nursery, Pre-prep, Lower School, Upper School) with supplementary services including wraparound care, school transport, residential expeditions, and a Year 8 senior-school scholarship programme.

Product overview

St Peter's Preparatory School is an independent preparatory school offering a unified educational program from Nursery (age 3) through to Year 8. The school operates a single integrated offering structured across four key stages: Nursery and Pre-prep (Reception, Years 1-2), Lower School (Years 3-5), and Upper School (Years 6-8). The educational program combines a comprehensive academic curriculum with specialist subjects including French, Spanish, ICT, and the arts, alongside extensive extracurricular activities including sports, music, performing arts, outdoor learning with Forest School, and a three-year Young Leaders Award program. The school leverages its 28-acre campus with dedicated facilities for sports, performing arts, and outdoor education, and provides wraparound care, school transport, and residential expedition programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nursery (Age 3+) Early years education for children from age 3, offering a play-based curriculum with Forest School activities and preparation for Reception. Delivered on the school's 28-acre campus for parents seeking independent nursery education in South Devon.
• Pre-prep (Reception, Years 1-2) Foundational education for Reception and Years 1-2 with a Pre-prep programme emphasising confidence, independence, and core academic skills for children at the early primary stage.
• Lower School (Years 3-5) Education for Years 3-5 with a developing academic programme, introduction to specialist subject teaching, and access to extracurricular activities.
• Upper School (Years 6-8) Senior prep education for Years 6-8 with expert-led specialist teaching, modern languages (French and Spanish), a French immersion trip in Year 8, and preparation for senior school entrance exams and scholarships.
• Young Leaders Award (St Peter's School Baccalaureate®) Three-year leadership development programme for Upper School pupils that explores leadership concepts, develops core skills through practical activities and team-building challenges, and culminates in bronze, silver, and gold level awards (Developing Leader, Accomplished Leader, Exemplary Leader).
• Wraparound Care Before and after school care services for working parents, providing extended-day supervision beyond standard school hours.
• School Transport Transport service for pupils travelling to and from the school campus.
• Expeditions and Activities Residential trips and expeditions including a Year 8 French immersion trip, a Year 6 London residential, a Year 5 Adventure residential at Barton Hall, and various day trips.
• Senior School Scholarship Preparation Scholarship opportunities offered to Year 8 leavers in subjects including Academic, Art, Design & Technology, Drama, Music, and Sports, with 59% of 2025 Year 8 pupils who went to private senior schools receiving scholarships.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of pupils in Maths achieve an average or above standardised age score
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered community and minor.

• RNLI ExmouthcommunityOthers · 10 July 2025Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) Exmouth branch is one of the school's two designated school charities. The school community raised £8,018.75 for RNLI Exmouth as part of their 2024/2025 fundraising efforts, supporting the charity's life-saving coastal services.
• Charlie's Beach SchoolcommunityOthers · 10 July 2025Charlie's Beach School offers free, year-round sessions to help children and families engage with the seaside through fun, educational activities. The school raised £8,018.75 for Charlie's Beach School as one of their designated school charities.
• Children's Hospice South WestcommunityOthersChildren's Hospice South West is one of the school's chosen charities supported through PTA events and fundraising activities throughout the year.
• Open Door ExmouthcommunityOthersOpen Door Exmouth is one of the school's chosen charities supported through PTA events and fundraising activities throughout the year.
• Exeter City Football ClubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExeter City Football Club runs an after-school football club at St Peter's Prep, providing professional coaching and development opportunities for interested pupils.
• StevensonsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStevensons supplies school uniforms. They visit the school periodically (mentioned coming on Monday afternoons) to sell and fit school uniforms for pupils.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Taunton School: Independent co-educational school in Taunton, Somerset with a prep school (Pre-Prep through Year 8) feeding its senior school. Comparable on independent status, age range and South West regional catchment.
• King's College, Taunton Prep: Prep division of King's College Taunton, an independent co-educational school in Somerset covering Pre-Prep through Year 8. Directly comparable on independent status, age range and South West positioning.
• Clifton College Prep: Prep division of Clifton College in Bristol, an independent co-educational school covering Reception through Year 8. Comparable on independent status, age range and South West regional positioning, with feeder relationship into a senior school.
• Cheltenham College Prep: Prep division of Cheltenham College, an independent co-educational school in Gloucestershire covering Pre-Prep through Year 8. Comparable on independent status, age range and regional South/West positioning.
• Exeter Cathedral School: Long-established independent co-educational prep school in Exeter, Devon, covering Nursery through Year 8. Directly comparable on age range, independent status and local South Devon catchment, just 15 minutes from St Peter's.
• Marlborough College Prep: Prep division of Marlborough College in Wiltshire, an independent co-educational school covering Pre-Prep through Year 8. Comparable on independent status, age range and similar rural South England positioning.
• Plymouth College Prep: Prep school of Plymouth College, an independent co-educational school in Devon covering Pre-Prep through Year 8. Comparable on independent status, age range and South West Devon/Somerset catchment.
• Blundell's Prep School: Independent co-educational day and boarding prep school in Tiverton, Devon, serving ages 3-13 with a rural campus. Highly comparable to St Peter's in geography, age range, independent status and rural/prep positioning in the South West.
• Queen's College Taunton Prep: Prep division of Queen's College Taunton, an independent co-educational school in Somerset covering Pre-Prep through Year 8. Comparable on independent status, age range and South West regional catchment.
• Sherborne Prep: Prep school of Sherborne School in Dorset, independent co-educational, covering Nursery/Pre-Prep through Year 8. Comparable on private prep positioning, age range and South West location.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/stpetersprep

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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