Tactics to
beat Labour’s
tax raid.

For a decade, we’ve helped schools get more from their estate and plan for sustainable growth.

VAT is now here, but our mission remains unchanged.

Work with us to fortify against the uncertainty ahead and thrive in the post-VAT landscape.

Focus on retrofit

Avoid large-scale expansion projects. Instead, focus on reconfiguring and optimising existing school facilities to unlock maximum value for investment.

Optimise your site

Conduct a comprehensive audit to identify areas of your school that are underutilised.

Model big moves

Use data-driven modelling to evaluate major strategic decisions, such as transitioning to a co-educational model or mergers.

Generate non-fee income

Identify opportunities to generate non-fee income by repurposing and renting underused classrooms, theatres, or sports facilities.

Improve sustainabitliy

Conduct a sustainability audit to reduce longer-term operational costs. Make informed investments into energy-efficient systems, services, and materials.

Expand overseas

Explore international expansion in regions where VAT exemption and other financial advantages may apply.

VAT is here.

Reserve a 30-minute workshop with our design team for advice on your strategic response.

Reserve your free workshop

Of the 5 or 6 architectural firms that we have worked with in the last 5 years, Kennedy Woods are amongst the very best and I have no hesitation in recommending them to other educational providers.

Mark Dingle
Operations Director
Wishford Education

I would recommend them to other clients looking for a practice who can apply fresh thinking and dedication to a project.

Neil Kirby
Head of Regeneration
Southwark Council

Finding architects who understand school needs are rare and I despaired - until I met Tom and Chris. From the beginning, they listened to us and guided us as we created our forward-thinking masterplan and rolled out its first phase.

Sandrine Pailasse
Headteacher
St Christopher’s Hampstead

Chris and the team are commercially minded and easy to work with - their focus on delivery, fast turnaround times, and willingness to adapt made them a great architecture and design partner for our first 30 sites.

Pete Spencer
Project Manager
N Family Club