Dukes Education is a family of nurseries, schools, and colleges across the UK and Europe, united by a shared mission: to give children the foundations for an extraordinary life.

Founded in 2015 by Aatif Hassan, Dukes Education brings together educational settings that share a deep commitment to quality, joy in learning, and strong human connections.
Being part of the Dukes Education family of schools gives every school the strength of a close knit educational community while preserving its own identity, character, and culture. This shared foundation facilitates opportunities, support, and stability that no single school could provide alone.

For our students, it means an education enriched far beyond the classroom. This offers a world of academic, personal, and cultural experiences that help them discover their strengths. Alongside exceptional teaching, they gain access to summer camps, interschool events, arts and sports competitions, and the Dukes Plus Future Ready programme — all of which broaden their horizons, build confidence, and prepare them for life beyond school.

For our families, it brings the best of both worlds: the warmth of a familiar local school combined with the reassurance of belonging to a trusted, well-established educational family. They partner with teachers who know their children deeply; encounter leaders who remain present and engaged; and experience the confidence that comes from strong safeguarding expertise, aligned standards, and long-term investment in their school.

Our staff gain a powerful professional community that spans schools and regions. Through shared learning, development pathways, subject networks, and collaboration which enriches their practise, staff can build meaningful and fulfilling careers.

For schools themselves, Dukes Education strengthens the foundations that allow them to thrive. With aligned systems, operational support, and strategic investment — alongside rigorous frameworks, such as School Evaluation and Quality Review (SEQR) — leaders can focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional learning. Together, this creates the conditions for one shared purpose: helping every child build the foundations for an extraordinary life.

We Hold a Shared Set of Values

Across the family, each school is guided by four core values that shape our culture and community:

Dukes Education Across Europe

The Dukes Education family continues to grow across Europe.

In Portugal, we are proud to stand alongside our sister schools within the Dukes Education family. Together, we share professional development, cultural exchanges, collaborative initiatives, and learning experiences that enhance every child’s journey.