SchoolHire

Based in London, UK, SchoolHire specializes in providing a comprehensive online platform for the efficient booking of various facilities, catering to schools, sports teams, and community organizations across the UK. SchoolHire offers an online facility booking service aimed at individuals and organizations. Founded in 2015 in London, UK, the company has maintained a consistent business model focused on facilitating venue hire. The most recent deal occurred on April 14, 2026, when ParentPay (Holdings) Limited, part of Montagu Private Equity, acquired SchoolHire.

Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. SchoolHire provides a streamlined platform for facility hire across the UK, offering a diverse range of venues for various activities, including sports, arts, and community events. Their core product is an online booking system that allows users to find and secure facilities such as dance studios, football pitches, sports halls, swimming pools, and theatres efficiently. The service addresses the needs of individuals, clubs, and organizations seeking affordable and accessible venues for recreational and professional purposes.

By facilitating direct communication through an integrated instant messenger, users can connect with venue operators for inquiries, enhancing the overall customer experience. SchoolHire caters to a broad client base that includes schools, community organizations, sports teams, and individuals, primarily targeting metropolitan areas in the UK. SchoolHire's revenue model is primarily centered around transaction-based income derived from facility bookings made through their online platform. Clients access the service to quickly search for and book facilities, with payment processed through an integrated secure online payment system at the time of booking.

This approach eliminates the need for cash transactions on-site, providing convenience for users. The company operates on a commission basis or charges a service fee for every booking made through their platform, designed to be competitive and transparent for a wide range of customers. Following the acquisition by ParentPay (Holdings) Limited in April 2026, the strategy is to integrate SchoolHire’s facility-booking and payment platform into ParentPay Group’s education-focused software and payment ecosystem. This move aims to help schools unlock community income while reducing administration surrounding lettings, bookings, and payments.