Structure. Insight. Judgement.

A leading strategy consultancy with deep sector expertise.

At Cairneagle, we help operators and investors in education be more effective by applying a commercial and evidence-based lens to their issues.  

What we do

We work with our clients to re-think their strategies, propositions, business models and ways of working. 

We also support investors with portfolio reviews, M&A screens, and both buy-side and sell-side commercial due diligence. 

Our focus and expertise

Education is a high-impact sector driven by rapid change in demographics, consumer behaviour, regulation, funding, competition and technology.

Insights and latest news

Cairneagle welcomes our September Graduate cohort

Cairneagle welcomes our September Graduate cohort

Cairneagle is delighted to have welcomed six new team members. read more

SEND and EHCPs: What will the new Labour government mean for independent providers and their investors?

SEND and EHCPs: What will the new Labour government mean for independent providers and their investors?

With the recent changes in the political landscape, providers and investors alike have been reaching out to us to discuss the future of independent SEND provision and the sector's attractiveness for investment read more

Insights from the apprenticeship starts data for Q3 2023/24

Insights from the apprenticeship starts data for Q3 2023/24

Cautiously positive signs for overall apprenticeship starts and exciting opportunities for those targeting the right standards read more

VAT on UK school fees: how will the sector respond?

VAT on UK school fees: how will the sector respond?

Labour has been elected with a landslide majority. The new government has already begun to enact its election promise of charging VAT on independent school fees. read more

Cairneagle Childcare Provider Survey May 2024 Edition

Cairneagle Childcare Provider Survey May 2024 Edition

Cairneagle's May 2024 UK childcare provider survey reveals sector growth, but challenges remain. read more

Cairneagle announced Consultant to Deal-making at 2024 EducationInvestor Awards

Cairneagle announced Consultant to Deal-making at 2024 EducationInvestor Awards

Cairneagle is delighted to have won for the sixth time at the annual ceremony of the EducationInvestor Awards read more

Skills: a struggling sector or an investment opportunity?

Skills: a struggling sector or an investment opportunity?

With a number of recent high-profile failures in the market, providers and investors alike have been reaching out to us to discuss the future of the UK skills landscape and its attractiveness for investment. read more

Generative AI – opportunity or threat to content businesses?

Generative AI – opportunity or threat to content businesses?

Since the emergence of Generative Artificial Intelligence, education businesses and investors alike have been asking our view on the threats and opportunities it represents. read more

International schools shift to new markets

UK institutions are leading the way in switching focus to new markets in pursuit of stable revenue streams. read more

Cairneagle named Strategy Consultancy of the Year at the EducationInvestor Awards

Cairneagle named Strategy Consultancy of the Year at the EducationInvestor Awards

Cairneagle is delighted to have won in the category "Consultants - Strategy" at the 2022 EducationInvestor Awards read more

Education Sector Specialists Unite

Education Sector Specialists Unite

Cairneagle has joined forces with national law firm VWV to bolster their combined businesses in the education sector. read more

Arun Kanwar shares his insights in the ‘Nursery Chains 2022: Overview – Gaining Ground’ article

Arun Kanwar shares his insights in the ‘Nursery Chains 2022: Overview – Gaining Ground’ article

How has occupancy in the UK Early Years sector fared since the Covid pandemic? read more

Cairneagle in Conversation with Alexander Broich, Cengage Unlimited

Cairneagle in Conversation with Alexander Broich, Cengage Unlimited

Our latest Cairneagle in Conversation guest is Alexander Broich. Alexander is the President of Cengage Global Businesses, responsible ... read more

Cairneagle in Conversation with Sylvain Forestier, President of La Maison Bleue

Cairneagle in Conversation with Sylvain Forestier, President of La Maison Bleue

Sylvain Forestier of La Maison Bleue discuss his ambitious plans to expand further, including through acquisitions and in particular in the UK. read more

Podcast – How organisations are changing after COVID-19

Podcast – How organisations are changing after COVID-19

Are businesses and the government prepared to respond to changes arising from the COVID-19 crisis by reimagining what they can do and redefining their contract with staff and citizens? read more

Cairneagle in Conversation with Rob Paddock, Founder and CEO of Valenture Institute

Cairneagle in Conversation with Rob Paddock, Founder and CEO of Valenture Institute

Robert Paddock, one of the leading lights of digital education and establisher of Valenture Institute, a global private online high school, speaks about Valenture's online schooling model. read more

Key considerations for education institutions through uncertain times

Key considerations for education institutions through uncertain times

The Covid-19 pandemic has challenged all of our assumptions in the last few weeks. As business leaders this is probably the most challenging experience most of us will have dealt with in our lifetime. read more

A Level Results Analysis 2019

A Level Results Analysis 2019

Key points We look at A level participation as a share of entries (rather than raw numbers of entries) to get a better picture of ... read more

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Our firm is growing, and we are looking for exceptional individuals to join our team. Read more about our recruitment process and roles, and apply through our website. 

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