# Education companies headquartered in the United Kingdom

Tamtam tracks 148 Education companies headquartered in the United Kingdom. This list ranks the 50 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Pearson, Cambridge University Press & Assessment and Supporting Education Group. Their median headcount is 791. Half of them were founded in 1993 or later. The most common headquarters are London (13), Cambridge (3) and Sheffield (2).

This list features large educational organizations in the United Kingdom, encompassing publishers, assessment bodies, and providers of vocational training and specialized education. Companies like Pearson and Cambridge University Press & Assessment are prominent for their global reach in publishing and qualifications, while City & Guilds focuses on skills training and workforce development. Teach First is a charity dedicated to improving educational opportunities for children.

The majority of these organizations are headquartered in London, including Supporting Education Group and Learnlight, an EdTech company. Tes, located in Sheffield, supports teachers and schools worldwide. This concentration of headquarters in the capital city suggests London as a central hub for the education sector in the UK.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom · 50 companies · Updated Nov 13, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Pearson](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pearson-london) (pearson.com)<br>A global leader in learning, offering digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data to create vibrant and enriching learning experiences worldwide | Education | 🇬🇧 London | 13,596 |  |
| 2 | [Cambridge University Press & Assessment](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cambridge-university-press-and-assessment) (cambridge.org)<br>World-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation focused on education, learning, research, innovation, and global knowledge dissemination. | Education | 🇬🇧 Cambridge | 11,789 | 1534 |
| 3 | [Supporting Education Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/supporting-education-group) (supportingeducation.com)<br>Providing qualified teachers, support staff, professional development, and tailored services to improve education quality for schools and disadvantaged students. | Education | 🇬🇧 London | 8,571 |  |
| 4 | [City & Guilds](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/city-and-guilds) (cityandguilds.com)<br>Providing comprehensive skills training, credentials, and workforce development solutions through a global network to support employment and career growth. | Education | 🇬🇧 London | 3,140 | 1878 |
| 5 | [Teach First](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/teach-first) (teachfirst.org.uk)<br>Charity focused on education as a tool to help children fulfill their potential and improve their future opportunities. | Education | 🇬🇧 London | 2,840 | 2002 |
| 6 | [Tes](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tes) (tes.com)<br>Global education company supporting teachers and schools worldwide with products and services for recruitment, training, lesson preparation, career advice, and job opportunities | Education | 🇬🇧 Sheffield | 2,522 | 1910 |
| 7 | [Zero Gravity](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/zero-gravity) (zerogravity.co.uk)<br>An organization empowering students from underprivileged backgrounds with mentorship, internships, scholarships, and career opportunities to help them succeed in top universities and careers | Education | 🇬🇧 London | 1,819 | 2019 |
| 8 | [Outcomes First Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/outcomes-first-group) (outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk)<br>Specialist education provider in the UK specializing in neurodivergent children, offering tailored education to meet their specific needs and aspirations | Education | 🇬🇧 Bolton | 1,531 |  |
| 9 | [Learnlight](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/learnlight) (learnlight.com)<br>An EdTech company that empowers trainers to deliver language and communication skills training online and on the ground worldwide Empowering talent for transformative learning experiences | Education | 🇬🇧 London | 1,524 |  |
| 10 | [Cambridge OCR](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cambridge-ocr) (ocr.org.uk)<br>Leading UK awarding body offering vocational and general qualifications, teacher support, and professional development opportunities, part of Cambridge University Press & Assessment | Education | 🇬🇧 Cambridge | 1,498 | 1997 |
| 11 | [Newcastle College](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/newcastle-college) (ncl-coll.ac.uk)<br>A Further and Higher Education college in Newcastle offering a wide range of courses, apprenticeships, and degrees tailored to industry needs | Education | 🇬🇧 Newcastle upon Tyne | 1,426 |  |
| 12 | [Capital City College](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/capital-city-college) (capitalccg.ac.uk)<br>London's largest further education college group offering exceptional education, training for students and businesses through popular colleges and bespoke training programs | Education | 🇬🇧 London | 1,403 | 2016 |
| 13 | [Nottingham College](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nottingham-college) (nottinghamcollege.ac.uk)<br>A large FE college in the UK with 10 campuses offering specialized curriculum areas, serving 40,000+ students and collaborating with 6,000+ employers | Education | 🇬🇧 Nottingham | 1,393 | 2017 |
| 14 | [Jisc](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/jisc) (jisc.ac.uk)<br>National research infrastructure providing high-speed connectivity, cyber security, and technology solutions to UK universities and schools through shared services and digital data tools. | Education | 🇬🇧 Bristol | 1,333 |  |
| 15 | [Coleg Cambria](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/coleg-cambria) (cambria.ac.uk)<br>A large college in North East Wales with over 7,000 full-time and 20,000 part-time students, and international links across four continents | Education | 🇬🇧 Deeside | 1,321 | 1952 |
| 16 | [PeoplePlus UK](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/peopleplus-uk) (peopleplus.co.uk)<br>A leading UK employability and skills provider offering programs to help people secure and retain jobs, develop careers, and support prison education | Education | 🇬🇧 Sheffield | 1,297 | 1986 |
| 17 | [Witherslack Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/witherslack-group) (linktr.ee)<br>Leading provider of integrated education, care, and therapeutic support for children with special educational needs, ensuring stability and positive outcomes. | Education | 🇬🇧 Carnforth | 1,162 | 1996 |
| 18 | [Exeter College](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/exeter-college) (exe-coll.ac.uk)<br>Established in 1970, this college in Exeter provides post-16 education and training, offering a supportive environment for students to achieve academic and personal success | Education | 🇬🇧 Exeter | 1,085 |  |
| 19 | [WCG](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/wcg-leamington-spa) (wcg.ac.uk)<br>The company is a large college group in the UK offering over 1000 courses to 17,000 students and providing apprenticeship training | Education | 🇬🇧 Leamington Spa | 1,016 | 1996 |
| 20 | [Barnsley College](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/barnsley-college) (barnsley.ac.uk)<br>Providing vocational courses, A Levels, apprenticeships, T Levels, higher education, and part-time courses to over 9,000 students. | Education | 🇬🇧 Barnsley | 971 |  |
| 21 | [WJEC / CBAC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/wjec-cbac) (wjec.co.uk)<br>Leading awarding body providing trusted bilingual qualifications, specialist support, and reliable assessment to schools and colleges in Wales, England, and Northern Ireland | Education | 🇬🇧 Cardiff | 901 | 1948 |
| 22 | [South Essex College of Further and Higher Education](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/south-essex-college-of-further-and-higher-education) (linktr.ee)<br>A leading provider of technical and vocational education and training in Essex, offering skills development to over 12,000 students and employing 1,000 staff | Education | 🇬🇧 Southend-on-Sea | 873 | 2010 |
| 23 | [ParentPay Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/parentpay-group) (parentpaygroup.com)<br>A leading EdTech provider in Europe, offering cashless payment solutions, parent engagement tools, meal management services, and data security for schools to enhance learning | Education | 🇬🇧 London | 862 | 1985 |
| 24 | [Truro and Penwith College](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/truro-and-penwith-college) (truro-penwith.ac.uk)<br>Specializes in offering outstanding university level courses in Cornwall, featuring industry experienced lecturers, strong employer connections, and vibrant student life | Education | 🇬🇧 Truro | 838 | 1993 |
| 25 | [Oaklands College](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/oaklands-college) (oaklands.ac.uk)<br>A large further education college in Hertfordshire offering a wide range of courses, supporting students up to degree level, and undergoing campus transformation | Education | 🇬🇧 Hertfordshire | 791 | 1921 |
| 26 | [Barking & Dagenham College](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/barking-and-dagenham-college) (barkingdagenhamcollege.ac.uk)<br>A training and development organization offering professional courses, apprenticeships, and traineeships, with a focus on upskilling individuals and supporting businesses | Education | 🇬🇧 Romford | 773 | 1961 |
| 27 | [Gower College Swansea](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/gower-college-swansea) (gcs.ac.uk)<br>A large further education college in Swansea offering a wide range of full-time and part-time courses, including A Levels, vocational subjects, higher education, and apprenticeships | Education | 🇬🇧 Swansea | 752 | 2010 |
| 28 | [Hull College](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hull-college) (hull-college.ac.uk)<br>A leading educational institute focused on creating careers through a wide range of technical and professional qualifications taught by industry experienced tutors | Education | 🇬🇧 Hull | 752 |  |
| 29 | [Inspiro Learning](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/inspiro-learning) (inspirolearning.co.uk)<br>A highly respected provider of apprenticeship training and technical education in the UK, boasting a long history of service excellence | Education | 🇬🇧 Armthorpe | 739 | 1993 |
| 30 | [Wiltshire College & University Centre](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/wiltshire-college-and-university-centre) (wiltshire.ac.uk)<br>A leading provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire with a wide range of courses and plans for growth | Education | 🇬🇧 Trowbridge | 693 |  |
| 31 | [Gateshead College](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/gateshead-college) (gateshead.ac.uk)<br>Providing industry-inspired education with a focus on real-world skills to help learners build confidence, personal/professional skills, and secure employment opportunities | Education | 🇬🇧 Gateshead | 692 | 1955 |
| 32 | [Ayrshire College](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ayrshire-college) (ayrshire.ac.uk)<br>An educational institution in the Ayrshire region offering diverse learning opportunities to empower students of all ages and backgrounds to succeed | Education | 🇬🇧 Ayr | 648 | 2013 |
| 33 | [Sunderland College](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sunderland-college) (sunderlandcollege.ac.uk)<br>A leading provider of further and higher education courses, offering a wide range of options for school leavers, adults, and employers | Education | 🇬🇧 Sunderland | 641 | 1996 |
| 34 | [Peterborough College](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/peterborough-college) (peterborough.ac.uk)<br>A leading college offering a wide range of courses, providing practical skills and support for career progression into higher education or employment | Education | 🇬🇧 Peterborough | 626 |  |
| 35 | [Croydon College](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/croydon-college) (croydon.ac.uk)<br>A leading provider of over 350 Further and Higher Education courses in the South East region | Education | 🇬🇧 Croydon | 605 | 1932 |
| 36 | [West Suffolk College](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/west-suffolk-college) (wsc.ac.uk)<br>The company offers training and education to over 12,000 students, including apprenticeships and short courses, tailored to meet employers' staff development needs | Education | 🇬🇧 Bury St Edmunds | 599 | 1925 |
| 37 | [Barnet and Southgate College](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/barnet-and-southgate-college) (barnetsouthgate.ac.uk)<br>A further education college offering industry-specific training in technology, business, and trades, along with professional development courses and apprenticeship opportunities | Education | 🇬🇧 London | 575 | 2011 |
| 38 | [Uxbridge College](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/uxbridge-college) (hruc.ac.uk)<br>Training and recruitment services, including apprenticeships, work placements, industry-specific courses, and flexible business facilities, to support businesses with their recruitment and training needs | Education | 🇬🇧 London | 554 |  |
| 39 | [Reaseheath College & University Centre](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/reaseheath-college-and-university-centre) (reaseheath.ac.uk)<br>A leading college providing industry-focused diplomas, apprenticeships, and adult courses, committed to excellence, employability, and outstanding education in a beautiful rural setting | Education | 🇬🇧 Nantwich | 541 |  |
| 40 | [St Helens College](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/st-helens-college) (sthelens.ac.uk)<br>Established in 1896, we are a leading further and higher education provider in the Northwest, offering quality courses to 8,000 students across two campuses | Education | 🇬🇧 Merseyside | 536 | 1896 |
| 41 | [Waltham Forest College](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/waltham-forest-college) (waltham.ac.uk)<br>A further education college in North East London offering a wide range of courses, supporting students in achieving career goals through education and apprenticeships | Education | 🇬🇧 London | 486 | 1938 |
| 42 | [LLS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lls) (llsonline.uk)<br>This company trains aspiring professionals in various sports-related fields such as coaching, teaching, personal training, physiotherapy, and elite athletics | Education | 🇬🇧 Liverpool | 483 | 2008 |
| 43 | [North Hertfordshire College](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/north-hertfordshire-college) (nhc.ac.uk)<br>Provider of highly-rated courses for school leavers and adults, offering real-life work experience opportunities in partnership with businesses | Education | 🇬🇧 Stevenage | 472 |  |
| 44 | [Chesterfield College](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/chesterfield-college) (chesterfield.ac.uk)<br>A highly successful college offering over 700 courses to cater to a wide range of learners, with a focus on employability and student success | Education | 🇬🇧 Chesterfield | 469 |  |
| 45 | [Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cambridge-institute-for-sustainability-leadership-cisl) (cisl.cam.ac.uk)<br>Develops industry leadership, sector pathways, and viable solutions to transform markets for a sustainable future. Works with leaders to accelerate action and transition. | Education | 🇬🇧 Cambridge | 465 | 1988 |
| 46 | [Northern Education Trust](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/northern-education-trust) (northerneducationtrust.org)<br>A multi-academy trust in the North of England, sponsoring 24 academies focused on providing outstanding education and opportunities for all children | Education | 🇬🇧 Ryton | 464 | 2012 |
| 47 | [Harrow College](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/harrow-college) (harrow.ac.uk)<br>Academic and vocational institution offering Science A-levels, BTEC, and Apprenticeship qualifications for 16-18 year olds and adult learners | Education | 🇬🇧 Harrow | 464 | 1999 |
| 48 | [Independent Schools Inspectorate](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/independent-schools-inspectorate) (isi.net)<br>The company inspects independent schools in England and overseas, as well as further education colleges and language schools for compliance with education standards | Education | 🇬🇧 London | 453 |  |
| 49 | [Hult Ashridge Executive Education](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hult-ashridge-executive-education) (hultashridge.com)<br>The company provides custom leadership development programs and executive coaching to help businesses achieve sustainable and long-term success | Education | 🇬🇧 London | 450 |  |
| 50 | [SENAD Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/senad-group) (senadgroup.com)<br>Provider of homes, schools, and adult care services for individuals with special educational and care needs, offering tailored programs to meet unique challenges | Education | 🇬🇧 Derby | 442 | 2003 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 13, 2026.

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