Knight Frank takes home the gold at Education Investor Awards 2026

The award highlights the success of Knight Frank’s dedicated Education & Charities team, led by Emma Cleugh, which provides strategic property advice to operators, investors, charities and institutions across the full education spectrum – from nurseries and independent schools to universities and specialist providers.

Over the past year, the team has supported clients through a challenging market, advising on mandates and valuations, while expanding its consultancy offering to meet growing demand for strategic advice. Its work has helped clients optimise estates, improve efficiency and strengthen long-term financial resilience.

The judges recognised the team’s deep understanding of the education sector and its collaborative approach, delivering strong results while supporting the long-term sustainability of education assets.

Emma Cleugh, Head of Education & Charities at Knight Frank, said: “We are incredibly proud to receive this award. It reflects the strength of our client relationships and our commitment to supporting the education sector through a period of significant change. Our focus has been on helping clients adapt, unlock value and continue to deliver high-quality learning environments for future generations.”

Knight Frank’s Education & Charities team is widely recognised for its trusted partnerships with leading institutions, including the Girls’ Day School Trust, Imperial College London and Thomas’s London Day Schools, as well as a broad range of charitable and commercial operators.

The award reinforces Knight Frank’s position as a leading adviser in the education property market, combining global insight with specialist sector knowledge to help clients navigate complexity and achieve their strategic ambitions.

The Education Investor Awards celebrates the very best in education - championing excellence, innovation, and achievement across the education sector.  Please visit https://educationinvestorawards.com/ for more information.

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Notes to editors

Knight Frank LLP is the leading independent global property consultancy, serving as our clients’ partners in property for 128 years. Headquartered in London, Knight Frank has more than 20,000 people operating from 600 offices across 50 territories. The Group advises clients ranging from individual owners and buyers to major developers, investors and corporate tenants. For further information about the Firm, please visit knightfrank.com.