Sundbyøster Skole

What Sundbyøster Skole does

Sundbyøster Skole is a public municipal elementary school (folkeskole) located at Smyrnavej 5-7, Copenhagen S, Denmark, operated by Copenhagen Municipality through the Børne- og Ungdomsforvaltning (BUF). Founded circa 1913, the school serves children in grades 0-6 (ages 6-13) across approximately 20 general classes plus reception classes, with an average of 20-22 students per class and an enrollment of roughly 468-498 students in recent years. It is a basisskole within Copenhagen S district, guaranteeing catchment-based enrollment, and is part of the 4-skolesamarbejdet on Amager together with Gerbrandsskolen, Dyvekeskolen, and Højdevangens Skole, where students transition to Højdevangens for grades 7-9.

The school operates across two buildings: the renovated historic Perronen (grades 3-6) and the new Remisen facility opened 29 September 2017 (grades 0-2 plus KKFO on the ground floor). Core programs include reading intervention (Læseføl/Læseheste), grade-level teaching teams (Årgangsteams), and the Legepatrulje student-led play program. The integrated KKFO (Kommunal Kost Fritidsordning) provides before- and after-school care from 6:30-17:00, structured into four activity zones: Krea, Fantasy, SKB (health/body/movement), and UMD (expression/music/dance). Mother-tongue instruction for bilingual students (12.4% of enrollment in 2017) is delivered via partnership with Modersmålsskolen.

The business model is public-sector and non-commercial. Tuition is free; the school receives per-student operational funding from Copenhagen Municipality. Ancillary revenue streams consist of parent-paid KKFO fees (with municipal subsidies for lower-income families) and EAT Skolemad meal subscriptions. Technology infrastructure comprises the Aula platform for parent-school communication, iPads, smartboards, and standard web analytics (Matomo, SiteImprove). Distribution occurs exclusively through the Copenhagen municipal enrollment system, with no commercial go-to-market motion. Governance is exercised through a skolebestyrelse (school board) composed of parent, staff, and (in some cases) student representatives under Danish Folkeskole law.

Name

Sundbyøster Skole

Legal name

Sundbyøster Skole

Website

https://sundbyoesterskole.aula.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1913

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sundbyøster Skole is a public municipal folkeskole in Copenhagen S, Denmark, serving roughly 468-498 students in grades 0-6 through Copenhagen Municipality funding, integrated KKFO after-school care, and a 4-school Amager cooperation framework.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Primary Education (Folkeskole K-6)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), 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

Homework Help & Study Skills Coaching (EDAJALAB)

Keywords

• Public elementary education
• Municipal school services
• After-school care
• Primary education folkeskole
• Bilingual student support

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen S

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal Government Funding: Core operational funding from Copenhagen Municipality (Københavns Kommune) through Børne- og Ungdomsforvaltningen (BUF). Funded per enrolled student based on municipal formulas.
2. KKFO Parent Fees: After-school care (KKFO/Klub og Fritidsordning) generates revenue through parent-paid fees. Reduced fees for lower-income families through municipal subsidies.
3. Special Programs: EAT skolemad (school meals) program funded through municipal allocations and parent contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sundbyøster Skole is a public municipal elementary school (folkeskole) operating under Copenhagen Municipality that delivers free primary education to children in grades 0-6 (ages 6-13) in the Sundbyøster district of Copenhagen S. The school supplements its core education with integrated KKFO after-school care (operating 6:30-17:00), Miniklub for 3rd graders, four structured activity zones, school meals via EAT Skolemad, and reception classes supporting bilingual students. After 6th grade, students transition to Højdevangens Skole as part of the 4-school cooperation on Amager.

Product overview

Sundbyøster Skole is a municipal elementary school (0-6. klasse) in Copenhagen operating as part of the 4-school cooperation on Amager. The school comprises core educational services for grades 0-6, supplemented by KKFO after-school care, Miniklub for 3rd graders, and four activity zones (Krea, Fantasy, SKB, and UMD). Physical facilities include the historic Perronen building (grades 3-6) and the new Remisen building (grades 0-2). The school uses AULA as its primary digital communication platform and participates in the broader Copenhagen school IT infrastructure including Office 365.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KKFO Sundbyøster Skole: Kommunal Kost FritidsOrdning (municipal after-school care) integrated with Sundbyøster Skole, offering care and activities for students.

Products and services

• Sundbyøster Skole (0-6. klasse education) Free public elementary education for students in grades 0-6 (ages 6-13), operating as part of the 4-skolesamarbejdet with Højdevangens Skole, Gerbrandsskolen, and Dyvekeskolen. After 6th grade, students transition to Højdevangens Skole. Operates from Perronen (grades 3-6) and Remisen (grades 0-2) buildings.
• KKFO (Kommunal Kost FritidsOrdning) After-School Care Integrated municipal after-school care facility operating before school (6:30-8:00) and after school (12:55-17:00) on school days, and 7:00-17:00 during school holidays. Operates from the ground floor of the Remisen building. Parent-fee based with municipal subsidies for lower-income families.
• Miniklub

Quantifiable outcome

• National test results tracked: reading and math performance across grades 2-6 monitored against 80% goal for 'good or better' results
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Højdevangens SkolecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSundbyøster Skole's students transition to Højdevangens Skole after completing 6th grade. This is part of the 4-skolesamarbejdet cooperation framework where the four schools coordinate on academic standards, student transitions, and shared educational initiatives.
• GerbrandsskolencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the 4-skolesamarbejdet på Midtamager collaboration. Schools share resources, coordinate academic programs, and work together on initiatives like science festivals and reading programs.
• DyvekeskolencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the 4-skolesamarbejdet på Midtamager collaboration. Schools share resources, coordinate academic programs, and work together on initiatives like science festivals and reading programs.
• Modersmålsskolen (Tove Ditlevsens Skole)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides mother tongue instruction for students with languages other than Danish as their first language. About 2,200 students receive instruction across approximately 150 classes taught by 51 mother tongue teachers throughout Copenhagen.
• Børne- og Ungdomsforvaltningen (BUF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school operates under Copenhagen Municipality's Children and Youth Administration, which provides funding, guidelines, quality frameworks, and support services including the resource center and school social workers.
• MED organisationen (Work Environment Organization)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with MED organization for staff work environment and professional development, including participation in MED education and cross-school cooperation.
• Arbejdsmiljø KøbenhavnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal consultant organization working with school on psychological work environment initiatives and staff wellbeing programs.
• Center For Undervisning (CFU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides professional development courses for teachers, including digital citizenship and student wellbeing programs that the school's student council and staff participate in.
• Lokalrådet / Teknik og Miljø (Copenhagen Municipality)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration on traffic safety initiatives around the school, including discussions about crosswalks, school zones, and traffic patterns near school buildings.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Skolen på Islands Brygge: Public Copenhagen elementary school in an adjacent urban district. Comparable in catchment demographics, kindergarten-through-6th-grade structure, and municipal funding model.
• Dyvekeskolen: Direct 4-school cooperation partner with Sundbyøster Skole, sharing academic programs, reading initiatives, and science festivals. Comparable in scale, funding model, and catchment dynamics in Copenhagen S.
• Vesterbro Ny Skole: Copenhagen public elementary school with a comparable urban catchment profile and bilingual student share. Operates under the same municipal BUF funding system and offers relevant benchmarking on parent engagement and inclusive education.
• Christianshavns Skole: Copenhagen municipal elementary school serving a similar urban, culturally diverse district. Comparable in bilingual student integration, reception class models, and municipal funding dynamics.
• Højdevangens Skole: Receives Sundbyøster Skole's students after 6th grade and is the senior member of the 4-skolesamarbejdet. Offers a direct comparison point for grade-spanning outcomes and provides a useful benchmark for what middle-school continuation looks like in the same cooperation.
• Gerbrandsskolen: Copenhagen municipal folkeskole on Amager and a direct partner in the 4-skolesamarbejdet with Sundbyøster Skole. Operates the same public funding model, shares curriculum coordination, and serves an overlapping district population — making it the most comparable direct peer.
• Amager Fælled Skole: Public Copenhagen folkeskole on Amager serving a similar urban catchment. Comparable in funding model, demographics, and operational scale, making it a relevant local benchmark for enrollment and wellbeing outcomes.
• Nørrebro Park Skole: Public Copenhagen folkeskole in a dense, diverse urban district. Similar in scale, funding model, and inclusion focus, with relevant peer insights on KKFO integration and student wellbeing programs.

Others

• Københavns Dagtilbud (Copenhagen Day Care Administration): Umbrella municipal administration that funds and oversees KKFO programs including the one co-located at Sundbyøster Skole. Useful as an ecosystem reference for understanding subsidy mechanics, regulatory framework, and capacity planning that affects the school's after-school care economics.

Broad incumbents

• Sankt Annæ Skole: Larger, more established Copenhagen private school that competes for the same district families as a premium alternative. Useful as a benchmark for what differentiates successful private K–12 offerings in Copenhagen and where the 28–42% opting-out of Sundbyøster Skole may go.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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