Welcome to Place Group
Since 2002, Place Group has been at the forefront of delivering Central and Local Government, Trust and School initiatives and innovations to create education excellence.
Place Group was founded to make a positive and lasting impact on the education system and create real life chances for young people. Our approach has always been to identify best practice from within, and outside of the sector, and help deliver innovation across the business of education.
We are 100% focused on education; committed to helping clients develop their visions, strategies, infrastructures and environments to create the best outcomes for young people and ultimately their communities. We are passionate about education, social mobility and family projects.
Place Group by numbers:
Multi-Academy Trust efficiency and growth projects:
Local Authority strategies to raise educational standards:
New and converted school business cases realised:
Free schools successfully opened, creating 50,000 new places:
Millions saved through procurement efficiency programmes:
Schools delivering exceptional education through our own Trust:
Why use Place Group?
Specialist Consultants and Researchers
Our team has expertise in the field of education and the establishment of new schools.
Committed to Building Relationships
We are committed to quality, service and value, ensuring our clients achieve their visions for their communities.
Qualifications and Accreditations
We are ISO9001 and ISO27001 certified for quality management and information security management. We are also Cyber Essentials accredited.
Bellevue Place Education Trust
Our own Trust has successfully opened seven new primary schools to support communities with excellent education across the London area.

Message from Simon Rule, CEO of Place Group
Place Group was founded to make a positive and lasting impact on the education system and create real life chances for young people. Our approach has always been to identify best practice from within and outside of the sector, as well as help to deliver innovation across the business of education.
That’s why we are here for schools, MATs and central and local government to devise and implement education policies and programmes including research, capital and standards to establish and develop exceptional Trusts and schools.
Commissioning Place Group
Place Group is happy to provide costed proposals to a brief and respond to formal tenders, as well as discuss your requirements and provide our recommendations with no obligation. We can also be contracted through the Crown Commercial Service Management Consultancy Framework;
Lot 1: Business Consultancy Services
Lot 2: Procurement, Supply Chain and Commercial Consultancy Services
Clients can run mini bids or directly award contracts using the framework: https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/rm6008
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@placegroupWe were delighted to see that three of our clients were among those Trusts who had successful Wave 14 free school applications. To see how we can support you with a future application, see: place-group.com/free-schools/#… .
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@placegroupPlace Group continues to support small and medium-sized Trusts and Single Academy Trusts with their growth ambitions, through supporting with the identification of potential partner schools and brokerage. More details can be viewed at: place-group.com/mat-support/#m…
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@placegroup2020 has certainly been a challenging year, and we want to take this opportunity to say thank you for all the hard work and dedication you and your colleagues put into your roles every day. We are so proud to work within the education sector and alongside you. https://t.co/Gxy2BtASis
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