Decca Group Ltd is a UK-based education group delivering accredited examination services and high-quality supplementary education to learners in the UK and internationally. The Group operates with a clear focus on academic integrity, regulatory compliance, and meaningful educational outcomes.
Through its specialist divisions, Ark Education Centre and Ark Tuition, Decca Group provides a structured and reliable education pathway, supporting learners from early academic development through to formal qualifications, university entry, and professional certification. The Group works with a broad range of learners, including home-educated students, private candidates, resit learners, excluded pupils, adult learners, and international candidates seeking recognised UK qualifications.
All services are Ofsted registered and approved by multiple UK and international awarding organisations. Decca Group combines experienced educators, secure assessment environments, and flexible delivery models, including in-centre and online provision. Its work is underpinned by a strong commitment to safeguarding, quality assurance, and academic standards.
Decca Group’s mission is to establish itself as a leading provider of high-quality education services across the UK and international markets. The Group is committed to delivering trusted, compliant, and accessible education solutions that meet the needs of diverse learners while upholding the highest professional and academic standards. Through its education and assessment services, Decca Group aims to widen access to recognised qualifications, support progression into higher education and employment, and contribute positively to the communities and international learners it serves.
Decca Group is a family-run education business, guided by the belief that quality, integrity, and responsibility begin at home. This ethos shapes the Group’s approach to education, ensuring that learners are supported in a respectful, structured, and well-governed environment. The Group is committed to maintaining consistently high standards across all areas of its work, from teaching and assessment to administration and learner support. Its services are designed to be affordable and cost effective, without compromising on quality, compliance, or outcomes. Decca Group places strong emphasis on accessibility and communication. It is easy to reach, responsive to enquiries, and values long-term relationships with learners, families, and partners. Every learner is treated with care, professionalism, and fairness, regardless of background or educational pathway.
Focus: Accredited Examination Services and Assessment Solutions
Ark Education Centre is an independent examination centre providing secure, accessible, and fully compliant assessment services across primary, secondary, sixth form, and professional education. The Centre specialises in supporting learners who are unable to access examinations through mainstream school settings.
As a JCQ-approved centre (NCN: 13356, UKPRN: 10067040), Ark Education Centre delivers paper-based and computer-based examinations in line with UK regulatory requirements. The Centre is approved by Pearson Edexcel, AQA, OCR, and Cambridge Assessment International Education, alongside professional and on-demand exam providers including Pearson VUE, the British Computer Society, and ACCA/CIMA.
Ark Education Centre offers GCSE, IGCSE (O Level), and A Level examinations, as well as university and international exam proctoring. Additional services include mock examinations for predicted grades, access arrangements, special consideration support, secure invigilation, moderation services, and practical or portfolio-based assessments where required.
Focus: Supplementary Education and Academic Excellence
Ark Tuition is a supplementary education provider offering structured and personalised learning support for students aged 8 to 18. Its provision is designed to complement mainstream education, strengthen core academic skills, and support progression at key stages.
Ark Tuition is particularly recognised for its small-group teaching model, with classes limited to a maximum of five to six students. This approach allows tutors to provide focused support while maintaining clear expectations and measurable progress. The Centre has a strong track record in 11 Plus preparation, GCSE support, and exam readiness, including successful placements into selective grammar schools.
As an Ofsted-registered provider, approved by Pearson Edexcel, AQA, and the British Computer Society, Ark Tuition offers group tuition in Maths, English, and Science, one-to-one tuition across a wide range of subjects, Functional Skills in Maths and English, GCSE Statistics, Edexcel Algebra Level 3, and coding qualifications.
Tuition is available throughout the year, including evenings and weekends, with no fixed-term contracts. Learners benefit from free initial assessments, regular progress reviews every six to eight weeks, and optional intensive or holiday revision programmes. Eligible families may also access Tax-Free Childcare, supporting affordability while maintaining high standards of provision.
By combining experienced tutors, curriculum-aligned teaching, and a supportive learning environment, Ark Tuition helps learners build strong academic foundations and develop the confidence required for long-term educational success.
Ark Education and Decca Group are led by an experienced leadership team with extensive expertise in education, international operations, academic governance, and student services. The Directors provide strategic oversight to ensure high standards of educational delivery, regulatory compliance, and effective partnership management across the Group’s UK and international activities.
Mr Wattuhewa is an educational strategist with over 25 years of experience in higher education in both the UK and international contexts. He has held senior academic and leadership roles across multiple universities and brings specialist expertise in academic governance, qualifications frameworks, and digital pedagogy. As Director, he leads the Group’s academic strategy, ensuring programme quality, regulatory compliance, and alignment with national and international education standards.
Ms Danthasinghe is an education management professional with over 20 years of experience in institutional leadership, regulatory compliance, and operational delivery. As a Director of Decca Group Ltd, she has overseen programme approvals, quality assurance processes, examination centre management, curriculum delivery, and student services. She leads the Group’s operational strategy, ensuring effective day-to-day management, robust quality assurance, and consistent service delivery across all provision..