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    Outcomes First Group

    Outcomes First Group

    Updated November 2025.

    About Outcomes First Group

    Company Overview
    At Outcomes First Group, it’s our people who make the difference. From classrooms to offices, every colleague and team is united by a passion for helping children and young people thrive. We are the UK’s leading provider of specialist SEN education and inclusive all-ability schools, delivering tailored learning that unlocks potential. Our provision also spans education services and online learning, ensuring every learner has the opportunity to succeed. Guided by our Promise, we support academic, social and emotional growth, as 97% of leavers progress into education, training or work. We prepare pupils not just for exams, but for life.
    Company Size 6,182 UK-based Employees
    (Super Large)
    INDUSTRY Education & Training
    CONNECT
    Outcomes First Group Head Office
    Bolton, Greater Manchester
    North West England, United Kingdom

    Employee Demographics

    Tenure
    • <2 years - 54%
    • 2-5 years - 34%
    • 6-10 years - 8%
    • 11-15 years - 2%
    • 16-20 years - 1%
    • Over 20 years - 1%

    Company Culture at Outcomes First Group

    The employee experience below at Outcomes First Group, compared to a typical company.

    73% of employees at Outcomes First Group say it is a great place to work*, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK based company.
    Outcomes First Group
    73%
    Typical Company
    54%
    *Responses to the statement “Taking everything into account, I would say this is a great place to work.” vs. a typical UK company.

    96%

    People here are treated fairly regardless of their sexual orientation.

    95%

    People here are treated fairly regardless of their race.

    94%

    People here are treated fairly regardless of their gender.

    87%

    People here are treated fairly regardless of their age.

    86%

    My work has special meaning: this is not "just a job".

    Working at Outcomes First Group

    One of our friendly QT Robots interacting with a pupil from Hazel Cottage School
    The immersive room at Ashley Park School.
    Crookhey Hall School - a fine example of our amazing schools across the UK.
    Teaching about sustainability and green initiatives at New Barn School
    Teaching pupils about animal care at Medway Green School
    Keeping fit in the gym at Norton College.
    Getting hands on in the workshop at The Greater Horseshoe School
    One of our fantastic colleagues reads to pupils in a brilliant outdoor space.
    Using the best technology and equipment to educate our pupils.
    Our pupils are supported in their artistic creativity
    Showtime at Pattison.
    We help pupils achieve the extraordinary, like Beech Hall’s annual challenge to swim the Channel.
    Every colleague contributes to our pupils’ experience, including our wonderful chefs and catering teams.
    Colleagues having fun in a 2025 charity fundraiser.

    Getting the list of awards....

    Best Workplaces Lists

    Great Place To Work® is proud to recognise Outcomes First Group on the following Best Workplaces Lists.

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