Pearson PLC — Regulatory Filings 2026

Jan 16, 2026

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of January 2026

PEARSON plc

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

N/A

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

80 Strand

London, England WC2R 0RL

44-20-7010-2000

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant files or will file annual reports

under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

Form 20-F X Form 40-F

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant by furnishing the information

contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the

Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Yes No X

BLOCK LISTING RETURN

Information provided on this form must be typed or printed electronically and provided to an ris .

(Note: Italicised terms have the same meaning as given in the Listing Rules.)

Date: 16 January 2026

Name of applicant : — Name of scheme:		Pearson plc — Save for Shares Plan
Period of return:	From:	01/12/2025	To:	15/01/2026
Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous
return:		1,482,109
Plus: The
amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the
date of the last return (if any increase has been applied
for):		N/A
Less: Number
of securities issued/allotted
under scheme(s) during period (see
UKLR20.6.7G):		41,942
Equals: Balance
under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of
period:		1,440,167

Name of applicant : — Name of scheme:		Pearson plc — Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Period of return:	From:	01/12/2025	To:	15/01/2026
Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous
return:		2,228,992
Plus: The
amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the
date of the last return (if any increase has been applied
for):		N/A
Less: Number
of securities issued/allotted
under scheme(s) during period (see
UKLR20.6.7G):		N/A
Equals: Balance
under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of
period:		2,228,992

Name of contact:	Donna Clark
Telephone number of contact:	020 7010 2018

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: 16
January 2026
By: /s/
NATALIE WHITE
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Natalie
White
Deputy
Company Secretary