esenda Q1 2026 Round-Up: A Fast Start to the Year 🚀

Q1 is off to a flying start at esenda.

In the first three months of 2026, schools processed £478m through the platform; a 54% increase on Q1 last year, representing growth of more than £166m. It’s a strong signal of continued momentum, and of the increasing role payments play in helping schools operate more efficiently and grow income.

Where growth meets real usage

And we’re not just seeing growth in volume, we’re seeing deeper adoption within schools too.

Three schools have now surpassed £100m processed through esenda, a significant milestone that reflects long-term trust in the platform. Several others are already on track to reach this level in Q2, highlighting how embedded esenda is becoming in day-to-day school finance operations.

A smoother experience for finance teams

As usage grows, so does our focus on making the experience as simple and reliable as possible.

Support tickets were down by 38% compared to the same period last year; a direct result of ongoing improvements to usability, performance and product design. The goal remains the same: helping finance teams save time, reduce friction, and operate with confidence.

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