We advise on major reorganisation projects and have extensive experience in supporting the development of new or existing school provision. Working for schools, promoters and project managers, we contribute to project planning, management and delivery in a cost-effective way.

In particular we deal with:

  • School reorganisation including expansion and closure proposals
  • Promoting new schools
  • Academies, working closely with promoters and sponsors and their project managers (see our Academy services)
  • Change of category to Foundation School
  • Becoming a Trust School

We have excellent networks with other organisations that support these organisational changes and often also act as introducer between schools who wish to share experience.

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What our clients say

"First and foremost they are excellent lawyers - they know the charity and education sectors really well."

Chambers - 2019

What our clients say

"Highlighted for its 'depth of expertise in education', Stone King LLP attracts praise for its 'extremely good response times' and 'outstanding level of service'."

Legal 500 - 2019

What our clients say

“I feel fellow school leaders need to be made aware that there is an absolutely brilliant company out there who will provide those key services at very competitive rates”

C A Wakefield - Maldon's Community Academy

What our clients say

"Thank you for your excellent support and advice throughout the tribunal case and process. We felt very well prepared and I know we had good, clear advice throughout a very difficult time for the school."

Siobhan Campbell, Hackney New Primary School

What our clients say

Stone King is "probably the best education firm in the business," and "they lived up to the recommendations we received". Another source adds: "They've got undoubted expertise and good geographical coverage - a leading player."

Chambers - 2014

What our clients say

"They are excellent. They get the gist of what's required and they understand what we want to get done. Their advice is sound and clear-cut, and they deliver it in a human way." "They invariably respond with prompt, unambiguous and first-class advice."

Chambers - 2015

What our clients say

"Great private and state school clients."

Client feedback in Chambers - 2016

What our clients say

"They are excellent, the personalised service is superb as they understand our circumstances and advise appropriately."

Client feedback in Chambers - 2016

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