the chelmsford learning partnership

What the chelmsford learning partnership does

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership (CLP) is a charitable multi-academy trust registered as a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (company number 07907388), operating a portfolio of state-funded schools across Essex under UK Department for Education oversight. As of mid-2025 the trust manages 10 schools — seven primary (Barnes Farm, Lakelands, Perryfields Infant, Rettendon, Runwell Community, The Tyrrells, Woodville), three secondary (Roding Valley High, The Boswells, William de Ferrers), and one all-through (The Beaulieu Park School, ages 4-18) — serving more than 8,000 students. CLP is led by Chief Executive Officer Paul Banks and operates from headquarters at Waterhouse Business Centre, Chelmsford.

The trust delivers education through member schools using a standardized technology stack (Office 365 for staff and students, ParentPay/WisePay for fee processing, Google Analytics for web measurement) and shared curriculum and professional development infrastructure. Academic outcomes materially exceed national averages — 87.5% of primary pupils at expected standard in Maths versus 73% nationally, 65% of A-Level grades at A*-B, and 97% of Year 13 receiving university offers. Multiple schools hold Outstanding OFSTED ratings (Beaulieu Park, Lakelands, Roding Valley Sixth Form), with The Tyrrells School joining the Outstanding list in February 2025.

CLP's revenue model is managed services funded entirely by UK government grant allocations from the ESFA on a per-pupil basis, with no tuition fees. Growth is executed via DfE-approved school conversions — three schools joined in H1 2025 — supplemented by capital expansion projects such as the £34m Net Zero primary phase at Beaulieu Park. The trust's value proposition centers on centralized governance, shared expertise (including a Director of Education for Primary and Executive Principal roles), and collaborative professional development for member schools, with community engagement partnerships extending to Essex County Council and Chelmsford City Council.

Name

the chelmsford learning partnership

Legal name

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership

Website

https://clptrust.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is a UK charitable multi-academy trust operating 10 state-funded schools in Essex — 7 primary, 3 secondary, and 1 all-through — serving more than 8,000 students, funded by DfE/ESFA per-pupil grants and led by CEO Paul Banks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Education (UK Multi-Academy Trust)

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in Education (EDADALAD)

Keywords

• Multi-academy trust
• Primary school education
• Secondary school education
• State-funded education
• Educational charity management

Headquarters

HQ city

Chelmsford

HQ country

United Kingdom

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Education Funding: As an academy trust operating state-funded schools in England, CLP receives funding from the Department for Education (DfE) through the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). This funding covers operational costs for all member schools based on pupil numbers and specific educational needs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership (TLCP) is a multi-academy trust operating a portfolio of state-funded primary, secondary and all-through schools in the Chelmsford area of Essex, England. It delivers full-time statutory education, examinations, and pastoral support to more than 8,000 pupils across roughly ten member schools, funded primarily through Department for Education / ESFA per-pupil grants.

Product overview

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an educational trust operating a network of schools in Essex, England. The trust manages a portfolio of primary schools (Barnes Farm Primary, Lakelands Primary, Perryfields Infant, Rettendon Primary, Runwell Community Primary, The Tyrrells School, Woodville Primary), secondary schools (Roding Valley High School, The Boswells School, William de Ferrers School), and one all-through school (The Beaulieu Park School). The organisation provides educational services focused on delivering world-class education, cultivating expert teaching, inspiring academic curriculums, and holistic enrichment programmes. Schools within the trust offer various educational programmes including GCSE and A Level qualifications, extra-curricular activities in sports and performing arts, and community engagement initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary school education (TLCP primary schools portfolio) Full-time statutory primary education (Reception through Year 6) for children residing in the Chelmsford/Essex catchment, including the national curriculum, statutory assessments, SEND support, safeguarding, wraparound care, and before/after-school provision as available at each school.
• Secondary school education (TLCP secondary schools portfolio) Full-time statutory secondary education for pupils of statutory school age (typically 11-16, with post-16 where offered), including GCSE and vocational qualifications, careers guidance, SEND support, safeguarding, and pastoral care across TLCP's secondary schools in Essex.
• All-through school education (TLCP all-through schools portfolio) Continuous primary-through-secondary education on a single site for pupils in the Chelmsford/Essex area, delivered by TLCP's all-through schools, removing the need for a Year 6 to Year 7 transition between institutions.
• Wraparound and nursery childcare Fee-paying nursery, pre-school, and before- and after-school wraparound childcare provision for children of working parents attached to TLCP schools in Essex.
• School facilities lettings (community hire) Hourly and seasonal venue hire of TLCP school facilities (sports halls, halls, classrooms, pitches) to local community groups, sports clubs and small businesses outside core school hours, generating supplementary income reinvested into the trust's charitable educational objects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85.5% of primary pupils achieved expected standard in Reading (vs 74% national average)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Essex County CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEssex County Council is the local education authority that works with CLP on school place planning and admissions. They partnered with CLP for the construction and expansion of The Beaulieu Park School, including the topping-out ceremony for the new Net Zero primary building.
• R G CarterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction company engaged for the £34m new building project at The Beaulieu Park School, including the Net Zero primary phase expansion.
• Ingleton Wood LLPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm involved in the design of The Beaulieu Park School expansion, including the Net Zero school building.
• Strutt & ParkerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProperty consultancy involved in the Beaulieu Park School project development.
• Chelmsford City CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCLP schools work with Chelmsford City Council on community projects. The Boswells School 'Be Their Lead' group partnered with the council on a project to make Central Park safer for women and girls, which was funded by Safer Streets.
• Make Space for GirlsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharity partnered with The Boswells School 'Be Their Lead' group on a green spaces project to make Central Park more safe and inclusive for women and gender diverse people.
• Social PlaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization partnered with The Boswells School on the community safety project for Central Park.
• Thornton Education TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAwarding body that recognized The Boswells School students with the 'Inspire Future Generations' award for their built environment participation project.
• Young CitizensminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharity that organizes the Bar Mock Trial Competition. The Boswells School won the 2025 national competition organized by Young Citizens.
• The Bar Council of England and WalesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional body for barristers that co-organizes the Bar Mock Trial Competition. Students from The Boswells School won the 2025 national competition at the Royal Courts of Justice.
• Department for Education (DfE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe UK government department that oversees education policy and funding. CLP operates as an academy trust under DfE oversight, with schools joining the trust following DfE approval processes.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ark (formerly Ark Schools): National education charity running a network of academies across England, with similar central governance, school improvement focus, and DfE-funded model. Comparable in scale and operational scope.
• United Learning: Large UK multi-academy trust operating state and independent schools with a focus on educational excellence and professional development. Directly comparable as a school group with centralized governance and expansion through school recruitment.
• Greenwood Academies Trust: Mid-sized UK multi-academy trust operating primary and secondary schools, with comparable focus on school improvement and a similar DfE-funded operating model.
• Harris Federation: One of the largest UK multi-academy trusts operating primary and secondary schools in London and surrounding regions, with a similar model of academic excellence, central governance, and school acquisition growth. Highly comparable operating model to CLP.
• Reach2 Academy Trust: UK primary-focused multi-academy trust with significant school portfolio and centralized governance. Directly comparable in operating primary-heavy trusts under DfE oversight.
• Oasis Community Learning: UK multi-academy trust operating primary, secondary and all-through academies with a values-driven, community-focused mission. Directly comparable in trust operating model and DfE-funded growth strategy.
• Star Academies: UK multi-academy trust operating primary and secondary schools with a focus on high-performing, faith-informed education. Directly comparable in trust-scale operations and DfE oversight.
• REAch2 Academy Trust: Large UK primary-focused multi-academy trust with similar governance structure and DfE oversight. Comparable operating model and scale to CLP.
• Ormiston Academies Trust: National multi-academy trust running primary and secondary schools across England, with a similar charter-driven mission and active school acquisition strategy. Closely comparable in size, scope, and DfE-funded operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Academies Enterprise Trust: Established national multi-academy trust with a broader portfolio spanning primary and secondary schools across England. Comparable as a long-established MAT operator with similar DfE-funded model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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