SIC code 85520
Cultural education
11,916 UK companies classified under this code.
Search companies with SIC 85520What SIC code 85520 covers
SIC code 85520 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification for Cultural education. It falls under SIC section P — Education, division 85. Companies record it at Companies House to describe what they do, and it is one of up to four SIC codes a company can hold.
Cultural education — tuition in the arts outside the mainstream school system, such as music, dance, drama and art lessons. A classic small-business and sole-trader sector: private music teachers, dance studios, stage schools and art tutors, often part-time and owner-run. Sits near driving schools and other specialised tuition, and links to the performing-arts and creative trades.
This code is part of Company Shark's Education & Training industry group, which bundles related SIC codes for easier prospecting.
Where these companies are based
Active companies under SIC code 85520 cluster most in:
- London 3,601
- Birmingham 312
- Manchester 279
- Glasgow 161
- Liverpool 159
- Bristol 139
Example companies with SIC code 85520
A sample of recently-incorporated active companies classified under 85520:
- Deborah Dedewo Style Cic
- One Salone Birmingham C.I.C.
- London Pianoforte Academy Ltd
- The Pottery Club Ltd
- Good Noise Sound Works Ltd
- African Heritage Network Cic
- The Language Harbour Ltd
- Wordtide Theatre Cic
- British Iranian Association Cic
- Harmony Events Cic
- Africa Press International Ltd
- The Greatcompany Ltd
Related SIC codes
- 85100 Pre-primary education
- 85200 Primary education
- 85310 General secondary education
- 85320 Technical and vocational secondary education
- 85410 Post-secondary non-tertiary education
- 85421 First-degree level higher education
- 85422 Post-graduate level higher education
- 85510 Sports and recreation education
- 85530 Driving school activities
Frequently asked
What is SIC code 85520?
SIC code 85520 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) for "Cultural education". It is the code a company records at Companies House when this is its business activity, and it sits within SIC section P — Education.
How many companies use SIC code 85520?
11,916 companies are currently classified under SIC code 85520 on the UK register, most commonly in London, Birmingham, Manchester.
How do I find companies with SIC code 85520?
On Company Shark, search the live Companies House register by SIC code 85520, then narrow by location and incorporation date and export the list with director details. SIC code filtering is available on the Business and MAX plans.
Is SIC code 85520 the right code for my company?
SIC codes are self-reported. Pick the code that most closely matches your main activity — 85520 covers "Cultural education". You can record up to four SIC codes, and update them on your annual confirmation statement.
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