Independent schools: Challenges and choices
ArticleAt a time of profound change for independent schools, we look at key issues leadership teams are grappling with and how our multi-disciplinary team can help.

The UK education sector is experiencing significant pressure to evolve: new methods of delivery, increasing regulation, recruitment challenges, and new customer expectations.
Digitalisation and technology has accelerated across the sector, focused on creating operational efficiencies, increasing quality, and improving student outcomes.
These market forces have combined to attract increased investment, with many seeing the opportunity to innovate in a growth market with clear ESG credentials.
Our years of practical industry experience ensure that we know what makes your market unique.
Our technical expertise spans the entire sector: from early years, independent schools, higher education, tutoring, education support services, and edtech.
Our team of industry experts brings broad technical expertise and a commitment to excellence.
Our team of insight-led experts have worked successfully with a range of clients on across the education landscape.
We operate with a hands-on, real-world approach, working closely with you to develop a genuine understanding of your business. Our national and global scale means we can always bring our insight to you.
Our services include business consulting, corporate finance (M&A), debt advisory, due diligence, external audit, financial modelling, restructuring, SPA advisory, tax, and valuations.
Education Investor, Financial Advisor of the Year 2019
At a time of profound change for independent schools, we look at key issues leadership teams are grappling with and how our multi-disciplinary team can help.
Roundtable: financial resilience in higher education
Independent schools are experiencing added pressure from a drop in pupil numbers. What are the options for those starting to feel financial stress?