An independent group of education businesses

Bringing together outstanding businesses in early years and academic tuition, united by a commitment to high standards, thoughtful practice and lasting educational value.

View our businesses About the group
Children and staff at Staunton Montessori Nursery School watching a Red Arrows flypast
Early years
Students completing written work at desks in the tutorial centre
Academic tuition
A pupil taking notes during a live online lesson
Learning technology

About the group

Family-run, with a long-term view

We own and operate education businesses addressing a range of age groups.

As a family-run group, we take a close and considered approach to our businesses, preserving their individual focus while making decisions for the long term.

The people

Who we are

A family team with complementary experience across educational leadership, Montessori practice, quantitative analysis and commercial strategy.

Portrait of Robert Staunton

Managing Director

Robert Staunton

Robert co-leads The Staunton Group and oversees its education businesses. He holds a master’s degree in Social Science from the University of Edinburgh, a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from the University of Cambridge, an RSA qualification in English language teaching and postgraduate Early Years Professional Status.

His career spans mainstream, special, Montessori and teacher education. He has lectured on Montessori education at university level, mentored and assessed postgraduate early-years practitioners, and held senior roles within regional Montessori and county early-years bodies. Robert also leads the Staunton Tutorial Centre, specialising in 11+ and selective-school preparation.

Portrait of Adrienne Staunton

Managing Director

Adrienne Staunton

Adrienne co-leads The Staunton Group and brings extensive experience in Montessori and early-years education. She holds a Montessori Diploma in Education from the Montessori St Nicholas Centre in London and a Foundation Certificate in Fine Art from Chelsea College of Art and Design.

She has worked at leading Montessori schools including St Christopher’s in Letchworth, Iverna Gardens in Kensington and New World in Newmarket. Her experience also includes teaching in the pre-prep department at Wellow House and working as a play specialist at the QEII Hospital in Welwyn.

Portrait of Ben Staunton

Strategist

Ben Staunton

Ben focuses on strategy, growth and the development of the group’s digital education activities. He holds a First-Class BSc in Mathematics from the University of Nottingham and an MSc in Statistics with Finance from the University of Warwick.

He has experience across hedge-fund and investment research, including at Point72 Asset Management and Prevatt Capital. His work combines quantitative analysis, commercial strategy and technology to support the group’s long-term development.

Our businesses

Our businesses

Nursery children gathered with Pudsey Bear and their teacher 01 · Early years

Nursery education

Early-years education providing a thoughtful, child-centred foundation for learning and development.

Rob working through an exercise with a group of students 02 · Academic tuition

Academic tutoring

Focused tutoring for school-age pupils, including preparation for selective-school entrance.

Contact

Contact The Staunton Group

For group, nursery or tutorial enquiries, please use the current contact address.

info@staunton-montessori.com