Oakley Capital
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Oakley Capital is a leading mid-market private equity firm that has established itself as a prolific investor in the European and UK education sectors. The group operates a "buy-and-build" strategy, providing growth capital and strategic oversight to premium school platforms. Its UK portfolio is notably anchored by a strategic partnership with the prestigious Thomas’s London Day Schools and its backing of Affinitas Education, a rapidly expanding international K-12 group. Oakley's approach focuses on modernising facilities and supporting the digital transformation of heritage educational institutions.
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Thomas’s Battersea is a co-educational independent day school in South West London, catering for pupils aged 4 to 13. Housed in a Grade II listed Victorian building, the site was formerly the Sir Walter St John’s Grammar School and features a historic central courtyard. The school is guided by the fundamental rule to "be kind", promoting a broad curriculum that balances academic rigour with creativity and character development. Notable facilities include specialist art and music studios, a pottery room, and a modern dining hall. Pupils also benefit from nearby sporting facilities.
Thomas’s Fulham is a co-educational preparatory day school for pupils aged 4 to 11, located in a restored Victorian building in South West London. Established in 2005 as part of the Thomas’s London Day Schools group, the school is guided by the core rule to "Be Kind." The curriculum emphasises academic breadth alongside specialist teaching in art, drama, and music. Facilities include science laboratories and a computing suite, while nearby South Park is utilised for physical education and outdoor learning, providing pupils with a variety of sporting and extracurricular opportunities.
Thomas's Kensington is a co-educational independent day school for pupils aged 4 to 11. Located in the heart of Kensington near the Royal Parks, the school is part of the Thomas’s London Day Schools group. Established in 1981, its ethos is rooted in kindness, curiosity, and ambition. In 2025, the school moved to a refurbished purpose-built site at St Albans Grove. Modern facilities include a light-filled central atrium, a biodiverse roof garden, and a theatre, alongside a sports hall and specialist studios for music, dance, and art.