SCL Education & Training
Specialist education provider delivering 16+ year old qualifications
Investment date: October 2024
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SCL Education & Training Limited (“SCL”), is a specialist education provider delivering 16+ year old qualifications. Founded in 1999, the business has built a market-leading position delivering Study Programmes to 16-19 year olds across ~70 sites with a sports-centred enrichment element. SCL has grown driven by strong learner growth and the recent diversification of its revenue streams into Apprenticeships, Higher Education, and Adult Education courses.
“QPE will not only provide the business with growth capital investment but will also provide external oversight and guidance, joining us to ensure we positively impact in the communities we serve. QPE are specialists in building great businesses in the education and health sector, and share our passion, energy and enthusiasm. They will be a great support as we embark on this exciting growth journey together.”
Brad Rushton
CEO, SCL Education & Training
Strategy
SCL differentiates itself through its specialist sports and creative arts focus, which has driven strong growth in learner volumes over the past three years and excellent student retention. We believe there is an opportunity to continue growing SCL’s core Study Programme offering, as well as continued diversification into other learner pathways such as HE, apprenticeships and Adult Education organically and through M&A. QPE is excited to back an ambitious, quality-oriented management team with a track record of growth, who are passionate about delivering excellent learner outcomes.
“We are delighted to partner with SCL for its next phase of growth. SCL stood out to us because of its innovative, impactful approach to delivering high quality sports-centric education to 16‑19 year olds, as demonstrated by its impressive learner growth and achievement rates. We are excited to be backing Brad and the team.”
Alison Price
Investing, QPE