Just over 20 years ago, Les Webb embarked on a mission to provide accurate and useful information about private education to a global audience, which led to the creation of a number of hugely popular websites, the most famous of which are best-schools.co.uk, IB-schools.com and bestsummerschools.co.uk. Our independent school league tables have become a go-to resource for parents and stakeholders the world over. 

Alongside this of course, Education Advisers has become known for its outstanding school placement services. Initially led by our retiring Academic Director, Mike Fanya, our advice service to parents is now led by a team of experienced consultants and each year we place more than 100 children into a wide range of schools, plus many more into summer schools and short-term courses.

After many years of service to the company Les and Mike decided to retire and the company’s ownership has been taken over by a long-term strategic investor. Education Advisers will be managed by a core team of present and former consultants, led by Mary Banks-Murayama as President & Managing Director, Fiona Pocock as Academic Director, Heather Clanfield as Head of Finance and Administration, Allison Pettitt as Head of School Placements and Chintu Roy as Director of Marketing.

We are all excited about reconnecting with all the wonderful schools we have worked with over the years and helping many more families find the best education options for their children.