Edge Analytics Ltd

Edge Analytics is a leading provider of demographic forecasting, population analytics and place-based intelligence, helping education organisations make confident, evidence-led decisions about future provision. We work with local authorities, multi-academy trusts and education planners across the UK to understand how demographic change will impact demand for school places, SEND provision and educational infrastructure.

Our specialist forecasting models combine birth data, housing growth, migration trends and population projections to provide a clear picture of future pupil demand at a highly local level. This enables education leaders to identify where capacity pressures are likely to emerge, assess the impact of new housing developments, and plan investment in schools and specialist provision with greater certainty.

We have supported councils nationwide in developing school place planning strategies, forecasting mainstream and SEND pupil numbers, evaluating expansion opportunities, and prioritising capital investment. By turning complex demographic data into actionable intelligence, we help organisations ensure that educational provision is aligned with the needs of future communities.

Through a combination of robust analytics, geospatial modelling and sector expertise, Edge Analytics enables education stakeholders to make smarter, long-term decisions that improve outcomes for pupils, families and local communities.